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Driving In Dubai

Welcome to our Driving In Dubai section! Here we take a look at all the frequently asked questions to do with all things motoring and driving in Dubai- driving licence conversion, Dubai road rules, paying your traffic fines, registration of your vehicle, how to use Salik and so much more.
car safety and motoring insurance

Car Safety
Unfortunately children become victims in many accidents on UAE roads. Here we look at which car seat is right for child, the importance of buckling up and tips for Mom's who are driving. Read More >>
 
rta dubai police traffic fines

RTA & Dubai Police Traffic Fines
A question we get asked a lot is about Dubai Traffic Police Fines and the RTA rules, so we have compiled a complete guide for you here to ensure you know what you're doing. Read More >>
     
buying or selling a car in dubai

Buying & Selling A Car in Dubai
There is a lot of buying and selling of cars going on in Dubai and you will see some amazing vehicles on the roads! If you're looking to buy or sell we have a great guide for you here. Read More >>
 
 
dubai driving licence

Getting a Drivers Licence in Dubai
Here we take a look at how to get your driving  licence in Dubai. You might be able to convert your existing licence or you may need to take lessons and pass a test. Read More >>
 
al barsha salik toll gate

Salik Toll Explained
Salik is Dubai's road toll system and all cars need to have a registered Salik tags to use parts of the Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai's bridges. We've all the information you need here. Read More >>
 
dubai highway code

Dubai Highway Code
The Dubai Highway code has been put together by the RTA- the UAE's Road and Transport Authority and it's a great guide to driving in the Emirates and has all you need to know. Read More >>
     
dubai taxi

Dubai Taxis
We are so lucky in Dubai to have a great city served by a great taxi service too. Getting a taxi in Dubai is very easy but if you're new to Dubai we've a guide for you here. Read More >>
 
road signs in dubai and the uae

Road Signs In Dubai
Whether you are new to Dubai, having driving lessons or have been here a long time- you still need to have a full understanding of Dubai's road signs and their meanings. Read More >>

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replacing a lost driving license in DubaiReplace a Lost Dubai Driver’s license
If you have lost your Dubai driver’s license and you need to drive to work or pickup kids at school, then all you have to do is go to any RTA branch and apply for replacing a lost driver’s license. Don’t ever try to drive around Dubai without your original driver’s license, as this may get you fined when caught. Mike learned, first hand, what the process of replacing your lost drivers license in Dubai entails. Read more>>
learning to drive in dubaiLearning To Drive In Dubai
Many expats move to Dubai without ever having learnt to drive, or have maybe had a long break from driving or belong to one of the countries that you have to take a driving test for to be able to drive here in Dubai and the UAE. Here we take a look at some of the driving schools and what to expect from your lessons and the driving test.To convert your driving licence you may have to take driving lessons or you might be a first time driver wanting to take lessons and pass your test in Dubai. Read More >>
roads in dubaiDriving In Dubai Top Tips and Advice
Driving in Dubai can be a scary experience, you certainly need to adjust your driving style to cope with the conditions. We've all had that day when our time has come to venture out onto Dubai's roads... which can seem a daunting task if you are not used to fast and large roads. Staying calm at all times despite erratic driving of others has to be number one. This is easier said than done. There are some very erratic driving styles on the roads that need to be avoided/ coped with. Here's our top tips on what to expect on the roads- the good, the bad and the ugly- and how to stay calm and safe whilst behind the wheel in Dubai. Read More>>
clean car How Clean Is Your Car? Not the shiny outside… the potentially grubby inside?
That’s got you thinking hasn’t it! I’m writing this even though my hands are in agony to raise awareness for this issue. I’m having a severe allergic reaction to my car steering wheel, caused by the heat of the sun degrading the chemicals in the steering wheel which has now presented itself as a painful, swollen, itchy condition on the palms of my hands! After realising the only thing that could have caused this reaction on both hands in the same place, I did a bit of googling and found that it is quite a common problem but also one that is easily solved. I went to the doctor’s and after a process of elimination she concurred that this is the source of the irritation. If you think about what the interior temps of cars must get up too it’s no wonder that degeneration of the interior components can happen and start to release irritants. Read More>>
car registrationHow To Register Your Car
Vehicle registration is always a hot topic on our busy forum! It can seem quite daunting a task- but really it can be done very easily if you pick your time of day and make sure you have all the correct documents with you. We've a guide here to take the stress out of the process in Dubai for you. First of all you need to buy a car, if you buy a new one then I guess the dealer will do everything for you, and no doubt if you buy a used one from a dealer they will again do the registration for you. However, the cost of cars from a dealer is often thousands of dirhams more than from a private seller – so as long as you are sure of the car then this is the way to go to save money. Read More>>
car registration dubaiRenewing Your Driving Licence In Dubai
If you've reached that ripe old time of being in Dubai and driving for 10 years- it will be time to renew your driver's licence. Here we take a look at the RTA procedure- from what documents and paperwork you need to where to go to get it done- there's a lot of places you can go to to achieve this- it's very quick and smooth and easy to do. Renewing your licence is simple and can be done at any RTA Traffic Office branch or mall outlet within less than 30 minutes. You can also renew your driving license online by doing an eye-test and posting the results online through the RTA website. Read More>>
uk driving licence UK Driving Licence Residency Requirement
For all of us who go back to the UK in the summer break, and hire a car, (or even drive your own or someone else’s car) this is important. Although you may have annually used your UK licence to rent a car, and had no problems with the car hire company, you are using your UK licence illegally. It is not the responsibility of the car hire company to give you this information, your licence carries a valid date, and is registered to a UK address, and that is really the only information they register. Find Out More>>
buckle up dubaiBuckle Up In The Back Dubai!
Lesley is a mum of 2, and has been living in Dubai for 4 years now. She has been growing steadily more concerned over the number of families that just don’t use seatbelts or car seats in the back for their children. It’s not just a local issue either – we are sure many of you have seen it at your school - parents of all nationalities not buckling their kids up! It’s called Buckle Up In The Back Dubai!! Her intention is to get all the schools in Dubai involved in promoting awareness of the importance of using a restraint in the back. Read More>>
lexus dubaiWe Test Drove The New Lexus 200h
Two of the ExpatWoman.com team were invited by Lexus to take part in their energy fuelled CT 200h Urban Drive Challenge. They were among the first to put the region’s pioneering luxury compact through its paces- navigating across Dubai to complete a series of tasks against the clock whilst generating the least mileage. They had to cruise along in Eco mode, feel the burst of power in Sport mode and rely solely on battery power in pure electric EV mode! Let’s see what they had to say! Read More>>
sell your car in dubaiBe Careful When Selling Your Car
Sooner or later we start thinking about selling our car. Maybe it starts having too many problems or we just want to have something new. The buyer seems to like it, but if he is going to pay with a cheque– beware! Dubai Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is warning the residents of handing over possession of their ‘sold’ vehicles before encashing the cheque. Brigadier Khalil Ebrahim Al Mansouri, head of the CID, warned the public: “Many people sell their cars in the summer and some buyers pick up the car in the afternoon and give the seller a cheque.” Read More>>
 
 
 
 
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