With such stunning scenery, the UAE is a haven for anyone who truly loves to drive. While there’s a booming new and used car market within the UAE itself, you may find the car of your dreams abroad and want to import it. That’s great! Here’s what you need to remember. Before you begin There […]
Some exciting car news for fans of Alfa Romeo’s much anticipated SUV, the Stelvio – there are plans afoot to give Alfa’s primary family mover the benefit of rear wheel drive. The 2019 Stelvio will still offer UAE customers four wheel drive for those who want it and those who feel they need it, but […]
Drivers in the UAE may be shocked to learn that certain cars are being recalled due to safety concerns. The UAE’s Ministry of Economy is currently enacting a policy that requires vehicle dealers to review their products and recall those that don’t meet vigorous safety standards. Honda, Mercedes Benz and Kia models affected So far, […]
High incomes, status, a transient population and a desire to avoid growing maintenance costs are just some of the reasons drivers in the UAE change their car more often than those in the rest of the world. How often are vehicles traded in? Surveys and research suggest UAE motorists trade their vehicles in somewhere between […]
When it comes to motoring in the UAE, Dubai is one of the most popular places where people love their cars. If you travel anywhere in this wonderful city you will see a wide variety of colourful and expensive cars that people get from A to B in. Of course, this love for fast cars […]
The city of Dubai has long been notable world-wide for the sheer amount of stunning and rare super/hyper-cars, including the emirate’s famous fleet of police supercars, but has only recently entered into the business of manufacturing supercars to revival the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche. In 2013, Dubai-based brand W Motors released the Lykan […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has recently launched a new set of smart meters that will radically alter the way motorists pay to park their cars. The new meters issue non-physical ‘e-tickets’, which don’t need to be displayed on a car’s dashboard. Drivers simply key in their vehicle’s registration using a meter’s touchscreen interface, then […]
Recent transport news in UAE has seen drivers in Abu Dhabi being reminded of the importance of safe driving. Police in Abu Dhabi have recently reported that 13% of all road accidents in the first quarter of 2018 were caused by poor driving standards. They have reminded all drivers that it is key to leave […]
As we’ve mentioned in other blog entries, Tesla is the most well-known and innovative manufacturer of electric vehicles. However, other car companies are rapidly catching up. For example, drivers who appreciate timeless, understated luxury and beautiful vehicular designs may prefer a Porsche electric car to a Tesla vehicle. Porsche recently unveiled a ‘concept car’ that […]
Until recently, most expats living in the United Arab Emirates have had to obtain UAE driving licences or rely on public transport. Even if an expat had a valid driving licence in their country of origin, they were unable to use it in the UAE. Only licences from a small list of other nations (including […]