The Urban Go blog
Practical guides on renting a car monthly in Dubai - from deposits and delivery to picking the right ride.
Can a Car Rental Company Keep Your Passport in the UAE?
No. UAE officials have said a rental company may not keep your passport or Emirates ID as a guarantee. What it can check, what it can hold instead, and where to complain.
Car Window Tint Rules in the UAE: What Is Legal in 2026
UAE law allows window tint up to 50 per cent. The AED 1,500 fine, Dubai's AED 10,000 impound release, the windscreen rule and the sunshade warning, from the published sources.
Can You Rent a Car in Dubai Without a Credit Card?
Dubai's Circular No. (1) of 2024 says a rental office must take the deposit in cash or on a debit card where the customer has no credit card. What the rules require, and what we accept at Urban Go.
Black Points in Dubai: How They Work, What Happens at 24, and What Renters Need to Know
How black points work across the seven emirates, why Dubai is different, the exact steps to clear points earned in another emirate on a Dubai licence, and what it all means on a rental car.
Dubai to Hatta by Car: The Route, the Time and the Season
Hatta sits 90 minutes from Dubai in the Hajar mountains. Which road to take, why no distance appears here, what reopened for season nine, and the rain rule.
Car Rental Deposits in Dubai: What You Get Back
A deposit covers fines, Salik, damage and fuel. Dubai rules say it must be a hold, not a purchase, and released within 30 days. Here is how it works.
Dubai Zip Code and UAE Postal Codes Explained
There is no Dubai zip code and no UAE postal code - the country does not run a postal code system at all. Here is what Emirates Post asks you to write instead, what a P.O. Box costs, and what a Makani number does.
Driving to Oman From Dubai by Car
What it takes to drive from the UAE into Oman - the border crossings, the documents, the AED 35 exit fee, the Oman visa and the Orange Card - and why a rental car cannot cross with you.
What a Car in Dubai Actually Costs a Month (2026)
What a month with a car in Dubai really costs in October 2026: rental, petrol at AED 4.28, Salik, parking and fines, with the arithmetic shown.
Dubai to Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain by Car (2026)
Three day drives out of Dubai - which road goes where, the distances nobody officially publishes, what the fuel and tolls come to, and the weather rules that carry the biggest fines.
Dubai Taxi Fares 2026: What a Ride Costs and When Renting Is Cheaper
Every part of a Dubai taxi fare, from the AED 5 street-hail start to airport and app booking fares, and the monthly maths on when a rental car works out cheaper.
Driverless Taxis in Dubai (2026): Should You Still Rent a Car?
Dubai's robotaxis are real and paying passengers are riding them. They are also two neighbourhoods, three seats and about 50 trips a day. Where they win, where they stop, and what a rental costs against them.
Abu Dhabi Vehicle Registration Renewal (2026): TAMM, Tests and Fines
Abu Dhabi runs vehicle registration through TAMM - not the RTA, and not Emirates Vehicle Gate. What the renewal needs, when the car has to be tested, what that costs, and what happens if the card lapses.