Car For Rent DubaiCar Rental With Driver in Dubai
Hire a chauffeured car in Dubai for hourly use, full-day exploration, airport transfers, or intercity trips across the UAE. Professional English-speaking drivers, sedans to luxury vehicles.
When to hire a car with driver in Dubai
Self-driving in Dubai is straightforward — wide roads, clear signage in English, plenty of parking — but there are situations where a chauffeur is the smarter choice. You skip the paperwork, the deposit, the parking hassle, the fines, and the stress of driving in a city you don't know. You also skip the Salik gates, the speed cameras, the Sheikh Zayed Road traffic at 5 PM, and the question of where to leave the car at Dubai Mall.
Common reasons to choose a chauffeur:
Business trips
Meetings across DIFC, Downtown, Business Bay, JLT — without parking searches or being late.
Airport transfers
Meet-and-greet at DXB or DWC, luggage handled, direct hotel drop-off without taxi queues.
Family sightseeing
Burj Khalifa → Dubai Mall → Marina → Palm Jumeirah in one day, no parking, no GPS arguments.
Special occasions
Weddings, anniversaries, photoshoots — Mercedes S-Class, Rolls-Royce, or stretch limo with chauffeur.
Intercity day trips
Dubai → Abu Dhabi (Louvre, Sheikh Zayed Mosque), Dubai → Hatta, Dubai → Fujairah, all in one day.
No UAE/IDP licence
If you don't have an International Driving Permit or your country's licence isn't valid in the UAE.
Chauffeur car categories & rates
| Car category | Daily rate from | Weekly rate from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan with driver (Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima) | 80 AED/h | 650 AED/day | City use, business meetings |
| SUV with driver (Toyota Prado, Nissan Patrol) | 120 AED/h | 950 AED/day | Family trips, group tours |
| Premium sedan (Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series) | 150 AED/h | 1,200 AED/day | Executive transfers |
| Luxury (Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series) | 200 AED/h | 1,800 AED/day | VIP travel, weddings |
| Van / minibus 7–14 seats | 180 AED/h | 1,400 AED/day | Group transfers, families |
| Limousine / Rolls-Royce | Custom | Custom | Special events |
All prices include basic insurance and unlimited mileage. Indicative starting prices — final rates depend on supplier and dates.
Daily rates typically include 8–10 hours and 100–200 km. Additional hours and mileage charged separately. Quotes confirmed by supplier at booking.
Self-drive vs. chauffeur — which is better?
Choose self-drive if: you have an IDP or GCC licence, you're staying 5+ days, you want flexibility for spontaneous trips, and you're comfortable with city driving. A self-drive economy car costs 80–100 AED per day — vastly cheaper than a chauffeur.
Choose a chauffeur if: you're on a short business trip, travelling with elderly parents or small children, going to events with alcohol, or want to use travel time for work calls. The cost premium pays for itself in time saved and stress avoided.
Most travellers combine both: chauffeur for the airport transfer and the first day, then a self-drive rental for the rest of the stay. See our standard cheap car rental Dubai options for self-drive.
Chauffeur service across the UAE
Drivers based in Dubai can take you anywhere in the country: Abu Dhabi (90 min), Sharjah (30 min), Fujairah (2 hours), Ras Al Khaimah (75 min), Hatta (90 min), or the Liwa Desert (3 hours). One-way drop-offs and round trips with waiting time are both standard.
Other UAE Pickup Locations
Documents Required
Required for all renters
- Valid driving licence (held 1+ years)
- Passport with valid UAE visa
- Booking voucher / confirmation
- Payment method for the balance
Recommended additional
- International Driving Permit (IDP)
- Second form of ID
- Travel insurance documents
- Hotel booking confirmation
Age requirements
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Under 25: young driver fee may apply
- Luxury cars: 25 or 28 and above
- Some SUVs: minimum 23 years