The Urban Go blog
Practical guides on renting a car monthly in Dubai - from deposits and delivery to picking the right ride.
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.
International Driving Permit UAE 2026: Do You Need One?
GCC citizens and 25 listed nationalities can rent on their own licence. Everyone else needs an international driving permit, obtained at home before they fly. Here is the 2026 position, the penalties, and the new five-minute permit service at DXB.
Dubai Driving Licence Renewal 2026: Fees, Eye Test and Steps
AED 300 plus AED 20 in fees, an eye test that takes ten minutes at one of 434 approved centres, and a renewal you can finish in the app. Here is the whole process, and what it costs if you let the licence expire.
Dubai Number Plates Explained (2026): Codes, Costs and Rules
How Dubai number plates work: what the letter codes mean, what plates cost, replacement fees, the fines to avoid, and how plates work on a rental car.
Car Registration Renewal and Vehicle Inspection in Dubai (2026): Fees, Steps and Fines
How to renew car registration in Dubai in 2026: the AED 350 fee, who needs the RTA vehicle inspection, the 30-day grace period, late fees and the AED 500 fine.
UAE Tourist Driving Rules 2026: Licences & Rentals
We hand car keys to visitors from all over the world every week. Here's exactly what we check, why some tourists drive on their home licence while others need an IDP, and the mistakes that stall a booking.