For people visiting to Abu Dhabi for the first time, hiring a car is a better option until their residency visas are stamped. However, this will only be possible if that person who plans to hire and drive a car in Abu Dhabi, possesses an International driving license from the country where their original driving license was granted.
The residents and nationals of other Gulf countries do not need the International driving license for renting or driving a car in Abu Dhabi. They are allowed to drive cars for a time of 3 months with the license that has been GCC-issued. National license cannot be utilized for the purpose of driving in United Arab Emirates.
There are a number of reputable car rental companies and Abu Dhabi Used Car Dealerships that are functioning in United Arab Emirates at present. If you plan on renting a car there, it will be better if you compare prices first as they can vary from company to company. You can also make a search on the internet for the best rental prices and deals in Abu Dhabi and book the car online.
For hiring a car there, you will require your passport, a valid driving license and your credit card. You should always have your driving license with you while you are driving anywhere in UAE as you will have to produce it in front of the police upon request.
In United Arab Emirates, the right hand side driving is followed and it is essential to wear seat belts during driving. Kids who are below the age of 10 years cannot sit in the front seat. Failure to imply with this law may cause you to be charged with penalty.
Recharging the fuel pump of your car is not at all an issue in Abu Dhabi as several petrol pumps are operating on the main roads which are run by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and are functional round the clock. These petrol pumps provide several important services like oil changes, car washes and cleaning of wind screens.
One has to keep in mind the speed limit while driving in Abu Dhabi which is approximately 60 to 80 km/per hour in the city and 100 to 120 km/per hour on the highway. These speed limits have been indicated on the highways so that the drivers can be careful enough. The Abu Dhabi roads are extremely safe as in case of any accident, the police get the news immediately no matter how minor the accident was.
