Car rental Abu Dhabi Emirate

Exploring Abu Dhabi in the UAE by hired car

Abu Dhabi at sunset

The Abu Dhabi Emirate in the United Arab Emirates is the perfect destination for a hired car tour. Abu Dhabi is located on an island in the Persian Gulf that is off the mainland. A hired car is recommended so that you can travel flexibly in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at all times. You don't need a taxi or public transport and can explore the city of Abu Dhabi and the rest of the emirate as you wish. Visit impressive mosques, interesting museums and enjoy the view over the city from the Etihad Towers viewing platform. If you prefer to leave your hired car at home, you can take a boat tour that takes you past all of Abu Dhabi's attractions. Whatever your perfect trip to the Abu Dhabi Emirate looks like, hire a car and be flexible and independent.

Car hire in the Abu Dhabi Emirate

In the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you will find car hire companies where you can pick up your desired vehicle at the following locations:

• Abu Dhabi
• Al Ain
• Ruwais

Explore the highlights of Abu Dhabi with a hired car

If you are travelling by hired car in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, you should drive to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The large white mosque is impressive, overwhelming, unbelievable, fantastic, unforgettable and is guaranteed to leave you speechless. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and can accommodate 40,000 people. If you visit the interior, you will find a variety of marbles and countless gold leaf decorations. You can also marvel at the largest chandelier in the world. It consists mainly of Swarovski crystals. As you can see, you should not miss a visit to the large white mosque.

View of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque from inside

Sunset over the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A visit to Ferrari World should also be on your program for Abu Dhabi. In the famous theme park you can take a ride on the fastest roller coaster in the world.  It reaches a top speed of 240 km/h. Here the hired car can definitely not keep up. The entrance fees are relatively expensive, but a day at Ferrari World is worth it. Fun for the whole family is guaranteed here.

Al Ain is a green garden city in the middle of the desert. You can reach Al Ain by hired car after about 150 km from Abu Dhabi. The oasis is located on the border to Oman and is the second largest city in Abu Dhabi. Al Ain has all kinds of sights to offer. Relax between palm trees, visit the Al-Jahili fortress and experience a traditional souk with spices, robes, coffee and much more. Visit a camel market in any case.

Palm oasis Al Ain

Camel market in Al Ain

In the following table you will find further must-sees in the Emirate Abu Dhabi as well as their distance from Abu Dhabi Airport.

With the hired car into the desert of Abu Dhabi

No trip to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi without a desert safari! But the best way to do this is to park your hired car in Abu Dhabi and book a tour with an experienced driver. If you start early in the morning, you can experience a fantastic sunrise over the desert landscape of Abu Dhabi. If you make a stop at a camel farm, you can refresh yourself and take a ride on a camel. Don't miss the opportunity to drift down the dunes on a sandboard. This tour is guaranteed to increase your adrenaline level.

Is a hired car trip to Dubai worthwhile?

Discovering Dubai

Dubai is a metropolis of millions on the Persian Gulf and the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. It has been one of the most visited cities in the world for many years, which is why you should not miss a visit to Dubai by hired car. Immerse yourself in the fairytale city of 1001 nights. Stroll through spice markets, visit the Al-Fahidi Fort in the centre and then relax in Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai's most beautiful city park. At Miracle Garden you can picnic and review your impressions. If you want to explore all the impressive places of the city on your own, you are well advised to hire a car. In that way you are always mobile and can drive to your desired destinations at your own pace.

What traffic rules do I have to follow in Abu Dhabi with a hired car?

• In the UAE, right-hand traffic applies.
• Speed limits: 60 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on country roads and 120 km/h on motorways

• On certain routes you may have to pay tolls.
• In the United Arab Emirates and therefore also in Abu Dhabi, parking spaces are subject to tolls.
• Maximum blood alcohol limit: 0.0 per mille