The Urban Go blog
Practical guides on renting a car monthly in Dubai - from deposits and delivery to picking the right ride.
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.
Car Accident in Dubai: How to Get a Police Report
Every accident in the UAE needs a police report, including a scratch. What to do at the scene, the four ways to file a minor accident report in Dubai, and what changes in a rental.
Jebel Ali Postal Code: What to Enter and How to Address Mail
The UAE has no postal codes, so 00000 is only a placeholder. Here is how to address mail and parcels to Jebel Ali so they actually arrive.
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 Mall Parking 2026: Free Hours, Charges and Fines
Free hours and tariffs at The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and BurJuman, the AED 150 barrierless fine, and why mall parking bills the plate rather than the driver.
Salik Recharge and Balance Check 2026: Top Up, Tags and Fines
Salik charges itself, and that is exactly the problem. How to check your balance, recharge it, what a crossing costs after the June 2026 VAT change, and the fines that catch drivers who leave it too late.
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.