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SIXT Car Hire in the United Arab Emirates
When you book United Arab Emirates car hire with SIXT, you're assured of premium vehicles that are only 3 months old, on average. These include the latest EV models. Enjoy friendly service from English-speaking agents in major cities like Dubai.
Download the SIXT app for fast booking. Choose from a varied range of premium vehicles and pay economy prices. You get free cancellation, and you can easily rebook anytime if your schedule changes.
Driving Tips for the United Arab Emirates
If you're thinking of booking car rental in the United Arab Emirates, make a note of some local peculiarities and adjust your driving accordingly:
- Flashing headlights: Drivers coming up from behind who flash headlights at you aren't being impatient. Ignoring speed limits is quite common, so just let them pass.
- Watch out for dust storms: After you rent a car in the United Arab Emirates, it's a pleasure to take a drive outside the cities, as the main rural roads are excellently surfaced. Look out for sudden dust storms, though. While not dangerous, the wind can affect your vehicle's stability and visibility.
- Choose the slow lane: You can relax more and take in the city views by driving in a so-called "slow lane", if there is one. The maximum speed on these is only 60 km/h (about 37 mph).
- Camels and goats: It's very common to encounter herds of camels or goats crossing the long, straight roads in the desert regions, so keep a sharp eye out for them.
Best places to visit in the United Arab Emirates
Choosing United Arab Emirates car hire is the best way of exploring all the attractions dotted around the vast expanses.
- Dubai: A visit to the Emirates wouldn't be complete without visiting this truly awe-inspiring city. If that's where you're staying as it is, take a drive from one end to the other of the main Sheikh Zayed Road to see the best of its innovative architecture.
- Majestic mosques: You'll find some lavish mosques all over the UAE. Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a sight to behold. More than 80 pure-white marble domes are embellished with 24-karat gold chandeliers. It offers free guided tours.
- The Garden City: Al Ain is one of the most beautiful places in the Emirates. Its nickname derives from the sheer amount of greenery provided by the palm groves in which it's set.
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Good to know when renting in United Arab Emirates
We accept internationally recognised credit cards such as Mastercard, VISA, American Express. Unfortunately using prepaid or debit cards is not possible.
If you plan on using toll roads in the UAE we can offer our Express Toll Unlimited service. This allows unlimited use of automated tolls in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Ask at the pickup branch.
National licences that are valid for at least a year from the UK and EU are generally accepted. It’s always best to check ahead to see if an IDP is needed from your country.
It is only possible to take the car into neighbouring Oman. This must be requested ahead of time and a charge will incur.
If you are finishing the trip at a different branch simply select the other location using the online booking tool to see if this is an available option.
If you need some extras for the journey be sure to have a look at our available extras such as sat navs, child seats and extra protection packages.
