AE · 4 cities

Tours & car rental in the UAE

Desert safaris, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Burj Khalifa and the Hajar Mountains — tours across the Emirates and cars for trips between cities.

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Cities in the UAE

Choose a city to see tours, top sights and cars from local rental companies.

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Dubai

Skyscrapers, man-made islands, the desert half an hour away and some of the world’s best malls.

205 tourscars from $31

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Abu Dhabi

The UAE capital: the white Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre and the theme parks of Yas Island.

88 tourscars from $31

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Sharjah

The cultural capital of the UAE — museums, old quarters and quiet beaches next to Dubai.

34 tourscars from $31

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Ras Al Khaimah

The Hajar Mountains, the world’s longest zipline and quiet beaches in the north of the Emirates.

27 tourscars from $31

Popular tours in the UAE

The most-booked guided trips. Prices are per person or per group, as stated by the guide.

Dubai · 45 km

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Car rental in the UAE

You will need a passport, licence and usually a credit card for the deposit. Visitors from many countries (incl. the EU, UK and US) can drive with their national licence; others need an IDP. Speed cameras are everywhere and fines are high. Fuel is inexpensive.

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Travel guide

Travelling in the UAE: what to know

The Emirates are compact and connected by perfect highways: Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes an hour and a half, the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah about an hour. A car for one or two days is the easiest way to travel between emirates.

Desert safaris, dhow cruises and a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are best booked as tours — with hotel pick-up and a guide.

When to go

Most comfortable from October to April. Summer is very hot (up to 45°C), but tours and rentals are noticeably cheaper.

Cities in our catalogue

Dubai Abu Dhabi Sharjah Ras Al Khaimah

Entry & documents

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Citizens of the EU, UK, US and many other countries get a free visa on arrival. Check current rules with your airline.

Licence & rental

Tourists from many countries (incl. the EU, UK and US) can drive with their national licence; others need an IDP. A credit card for the deposit is usually required — but our booking form has a “no credit card” filter. Minimum age 21.

Money & cards

Cards are accepted almost everywhere. A little cash in dirhams helps at souks and small cafés.

SIM & internet

Tourist SIMs from du and Etisalat are sold at the airport with a passport; an eSIM is even easier. Some VoIP calls may not work.

Road rules

Driving is on the right and roads are excellent. Cameras are everywhere — follow the posted limits (often 100–140 km/h on highways). Dubai’s Salik tolls are charged automatically and added after return. Zero alcohol tolerance. No desert driving in rental cars.