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Rent a car in Dubai

Age 21. Credit card deposit. Licence rules depend on your country.

  • Most desks: 21 for a small car, 25 for an SUV.
  • Licence held about a year.
  • Credit card in your name.
  • Deposit often AED 1,000–5,000, held until Salik and fines post.
  • Visit visa: home licence if your country is recognised; otherwise home licence + IDP from home.
  • Residence visa: you need a UAE licence.
  • Full country table: Drive.
  • Book Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt on their sites.
  • A WhatsApp ‘no deposit luxury’ is how people lose the hold.

Practical notes, not official law. Confirm on ICP, MOHRE, RTA, KHDA and your employer before you act.

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