Car Rental & Chauffeur for Dubai's Events
GITEX, the Grand Prix, Big 5, DSF, Global Village, New Year's Eve — every event page below has the dates, the venue and the transport plan that works, from self-drive delivery to a chauffeur at AED 90/hour.
Every big Dubai event does the same thing to transport: demand spikes, ride-hailing surges, and the venue's taxi rank becomes the slowest part of the day. The fix is the same every time — a delivered rental car or a booked chauffeur — and booking before the event week costs nothing extra.
Each event below has its own page with dates, venue and the transport plan that actually works for it.
The season ahead
| Event | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Big 5 Global | 23–26 Nov 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | 3–6 Dec 2026 | Yas Marina Circuit |
| GITEX GLOBAL | 7–11 Dec 2026 | Expo City Dubai — NEW venue |
| Dubai Shopping Festival | Season: typically mid-Dec – mid-Jan | Citywide |
| New Year's Eve | 31 Dec 2026 | Downtown & citywide |
| WHX Dubai (Arab Health) | 25–28 Jan 2027 | Expo City Dubai |
| Global Village Season 31 | Expected Oct 2026 – Apr 2027 | E311 |
Dates marked 'expected' or 'typically' were not officially announced when this page was written — each event page says exactly what is and is not confirmed.
How we cover an event week
| Service | What you get | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Self-drive car rental | Economy to luxury, delivered to your hotel | Minimum 2 days; free delivery anywhere in mainland Dubai (up to 80 km). |
| Chauffeur by the hour | From AED 90/hour | Car and driver stay with you between sessions; a full day is up to 10 hours. |
| Airport transfers | DXB and DWC, fixed fares | Meet-and-greet pickup for arriving delegates and guests. |
| Mileage | 250 km/day, unlimited on monthly | Enough for daily runs to any venue; monthly contracts uncapped. |
The rental terms behind these answers
| Term | What applies |
|---|---|
| Weekly rate | Quoted in writing before delivery |
| Mileage cap | 250 km/day · unlimited on monthly contracts |
| Cash deposit | None |
| Card pre-authorisation hold | Quoted in writing before delivery |
| Insurance excess without CDW | Quoted in writing before delivery |
| Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) | 25% of the rental — removes the excess |
| Hold released | Within 21 days of return |
| Doorstep delivery | Free, anywhere in mainland Dubai (up to 80 km) |
| Collection | Free, same basis as delivery |
| Minimum rental | 2 days |
| VAT | 5% UAE VAT on top of all figures |
Questions people ask us
Do rental prices go up during big events?+
Can I book a chauffeur for just one event day?+
Do you cover events outside Dubai, like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?+
How early should I book for GITEX or the Grand Prix week?+
Ask us before you book
Tell us where, when and how many people. You get one fixed fare in writing.
Fares agreed before pickup · Salik and fuel included · 24/7 · +5% VAT