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The most popular alternative ways to get around Dubai

Alternative ways to get around Dubai

Dubai, famous for its skyscrapers and luxury, is often associated with expensive cars and wide roads. However, more and more people, both locals and tourists, are choosing alternative ways to get around the city, which help them avoid traffic congestion and provide a new experience of exploring the city.

Scooters

Electric scooters have gained popularity as a way to quickly travel short distances. Thanks to the numerous rental points located throughout the city, it is easy to get to the nearest metro station, shop or restaurant. Scooters are especially convenient in areas with a well-developed infrastructure, such as Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai.

Bicycles

Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in Dubai. The city is actively developing its cycling infrastructure, offering dedicated bike lanes and bike rental stations. The most popular routes are along the Dubai Canal, Jumeirah Beach Road, and in Mushrif Park. Cycling is a great way to enjoy the beautiful views and improve your health.

Walking

Despite the hot climate, walking around Dubai can be an interesting activity, especially during the cooler seasons. Take a stroll through the old streets of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, visit Souk Madinat Jumeirah with its canals and cafes, or discover the modern areas of City Walk and La Mer. Walking allows you to fully immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere, observe architectural details, and savor the local cuisine.

As a result, Dubai offers a wide range of alternative modes of transportation in addition to traditional cars. Scooters, bicycles, and walking are not only environmentally friendly and healthy options, but also a great way to see the city in a new light.

08.09.2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Renting a car in Dubai is quite simple: choose the rental service you like, contact the company manager through a channel convenient for you. In our company, this can be a contact form on the website, a messenger convenient for you, or direct messages on social networks. Then we contact you and clarify your wishes for the brand of car, rental date, etc. We select the option that suits you.
The cost of renting a car at RED starts from 80 dirhams per day and depends on the chosen car brand and rental period. The longer the rental period, the lower the daily price.
Of course. In our service you can choose any place in Dubai for car delivery. We will be happy to deliver the car you booked.
The minimum age to rent a car in Dubai is 21 years. However, sports cars can only be rented if you are 25 years old and have at least 1 year of driving experience (depending on the car).
Luxury car rental in Dubai includes insurance, and the client is required to make a deposit. The deposit amount depends on the selected car. The deposit is frozen by the bank for 21 days, then if the car rental was successful without incidents, damages and fines, the amount is returned to the client.
A rented car is allowed to be driven exclusively by the client for whom the car rental agreement is drawn up. But in the RED rental service you can register a second driver absolutely free of charge. He will also be able to drive the car.
If you have an accident, do not leave the scene of the incident. Be sure to contact the manager of our company RED and report the situation. Call the police. If the car is undamaged or the damage is minor and no one was injured in the accident, it is recommended to move the vehicles to the side of the road to free up traffic. In other cases, the vehicles should not move. Get a report from the police and send it to our company RED
To register a car for rent, the following documents are required:

For non-residents:

International driving license
Local driving license of the country of origin
Passport

For UAE residents:

Passport
Emirates ID
Local driving license
Our company RED offers a wide variety of cars, including cars with minimal mileage, which will allow you to enjoy driving and comfortably get to your destination. We provide exceptional service, applying an individual approach to each client. Renting a car from RED will leave you with only pleasant impressions.

RENT AND PAYMENT

Rent

Cars can be rented both on a daily basis and comprehensively, for a week, two weeks, a month, or more.

Payment

Payment can be made in cash, VISA, MasterCard, Russian cards or cryptocurrency.
Deposit will be refunded within 25 days.

Insurance

Delivery

Full coverage.

Free in Dubai.

DRIVER CONDITIONS

Docs

Driving experience

1+ years

Age

Passport and driver's license are required. International driver's licenses are also required for non-residents.

from 21+ years (depending on the car)

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