Car Rental in Dubai

The most famous of the United Arab Emirates, the past 20 years has seen Dubai undergo a massive transformation from a quiet seaside city with few tall buildings, to a bustling metropolis famous around the world for its amazing architecture, attractions and services for tourists, and shopping opportunities that few destinations can rival. With perfect weather throughout the year and surrounded by vast scenic deserts and the tranquil waters of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is the ultimate destination for travellers in the Middle East, and your hire car will give you the freedom to see it all. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large rental car fleet, so finding a car rental in Dubai is both easy and economical.

Travelling in Dubai with a Car Rental

Visitors to Dubai can generally choose between 2 kinds of attractions: the old and the new. A great way to understand the history of the area and the cultures which form the city is to see how life was 50 years ago. Jump in your hire car and drive south east to the Hatta Mountains, where you can visit the Dubai Heritage Village. Here you will find a recreated mountain village, complete with buildings made out of traditional materials such as mud and hay, as well as a fortress, mosque, and various displays on traditional art, poetry and weapons. While much of the city now features cutting edge architecture and modern technology, the village offers visitors a great example of how life was before the area experienced oil and tourism booms.

For an even deeper insight into the earlier days of the city, drive your rental car down to the water's edge and check out Dubai Museum. Located within one of Dubai's oldest buildings, the Al Faheidi Fort, Dubai Museum has many displays on historical artefacts, weapons, musical instruments and traditional boats. For an amazing view of the city, drive your rental car to Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum house, one of the oldest houses in the city. The palace like residence is now open to tourists, and the panoramic views of the city are definitely worth the trip.

While the history and rapid progression of the city is fascinating, the modern day attractions are what truly make Dubai as a travel destination, stand out from the rest. Simply drive your hire car along the waterfront and main streets of the city, and see how this once sleepy fishing and pearling village now stands at the forefront of innovative design and grandeur.

To experience the life of the extremely wealthy, drive your rental car out to the Burj al-Arab Hotel, the only 7 star hotel in the world. Built on an artificial island, the building is connected to the mainland with a 280 metre long bridge, and is also currently the tallest hotel in the world. Tours of the hotel are available, and a meal at one of the restaurants is also highly recommended. Another must for visitors to Dubai, is taking a trip out to the Palm Islands, the largest artificial islands in the world. Shaped like giant palm fronds, the islands are still under construction, however palm Jemeirah, the first of the 3 projects, already has villas and hotels close to completion.

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Car Hire in Dubai with Auto Europe

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