Uptown Rent a Car

Uptown Rent a Car is a Dubai company focused on premium and luxury self-drive: it lists sports cars, exotics, convertibles and 4×4 SUVs from brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, BMW, Audi and Rolls-Royce, rather than everyday economy hire.

It works from three points in the city — a Business Bay head office and desks at the Palm Hotel and the W Hotel — and offers airport pick-up and drop-off, delivery, 24/7 support and roadside assistance. Basic insurance is included, with a collision damage waiver available on top. Daily rates run from about AED 850 to AED 10,000 plus 5% VAT depending on the car (it quotes the Rolls-Royce Cullinan at AED 4,125 and the Ghost at AED 3,600 a day), while long-term hire starts nearer AED 250 a day.

This is high-end rental, so the conditions are steeper: the company sets a minimum age of 21 for standard cars and 23 for sports models, and asks residents for an Emirates ID and UAE licence, and tourists for a passport, visit visa and an International Driving Permit or home-country licence. Confirm the deposit and the insurance excess for your specific car before booking.