Buying car insurance online in the UAE can take only a few minutes. Unfortunately, that convenience is also being used by scammers posing as insurers and brokers on social media, messaging apps and fake websites. The UAE Ministry of Interior warned motorists in
Walk back to a car that has been sitting outside in Dubai or Abu Dhabi in July and the first few seconds can be brutal. The steering wheel is difficult to touch, the seats feel scorching and the air inside can seem far
Buying a reasonably priced car is only the first part of keeping motoring costs under control in the UAE. Fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres, warranty coverage and eventual depreciation can cost thousands of dirhams over several years. That matters even more in 2026. UAE
For new drivers in the UAE, learning the road signs is about much more than passing a theory test. On busy Dubai motorways, Abu Dhabi intersections and multi-lane roads across the Emirates, recognising a sign early can be the difference between making the
Renewing car registration in the UAE is usually straightforward, but the process can stall if the vehicle needs an inspection, the insurance has not been updated in the traffic system, or unpaid fines are still attached to the file. For most owners, the
If your Dubai driving licence is restricted to automatic cars but you now want to drive a manual, you do not need to start the licensing process again. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has a dedicated service to change an automatic UAE
Already have a driving licence from your home country but cannot exchange it directly for a UAE licence? Dubai’s Golden Chance route could save you from completing the normal training programme before your first test attempt. Under the current Dubai Roads and Transport
Getting a UAE driving licence in 2026 involves more than booking a few lessons and taking a road test. You normally need to open a traffic file, complete an approved eye test, train through an authorised driving school and pass the required theory
Electric vehicles are clearly part of the GCC’s long-term future, but hybrids still make more sense for many drivers right now. That is the honest middle ground in a region where Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expanding charging infrastructure, fuel is still relatively
Washing your car outside your home may seem harmless, particularly in Abu Dhabi where dust and sand can quickly cover a freshly cleaned vehicle. But motorists need to be careful about where the water ends up. Abu Dhabi City Municipality launched a new