Car hire Dubai

Dubai is one of the fastest growing, most visually stimulating cities in the world and is a top tourist destination. This boiling hot city on the edge of the desert is one of the seven emirates of the UAE (United Arab Emirates); an oil rich region on the end of the Arabian peninsular that can be explored by cheap Dubai hire car.

The historic Bastakiya district is one of Dubai's main attractions. It is the old part of town complete with souks (markets) and ancient buildings. High-rise buildings of the economic boom loom nearby. Another popular Dubai landmark is the Shindagha district, complete with Heritage Village, while the massive Palm Islands, including Palm Jumeirah, lie just offshore and feature high quality malls and houses.

Popular Dubai cultural attractions include Jumeirah Mosque, which is one of the most important and even allows entry for non-Muslims. Dubai Zoo down by the beach is a fun attraction for all the family although the heat can be a killer, which makes the water park in the city centre appealing, along with the ski centre.

There's plenty of activity down at the main beach in Dubai, which can be got to by rental car. You can enjoy all types of water sports here, while an array of shopping options is also on the cards - the Ibn Battuta Mall being particularly fetching. Despite being a Muslim place, Dubai caters to tourists on the nightlife front with bars and nightclubs at the top hotels.

Although most of Dubai's attractions are within the city, there is plenty to see by hire car at the city's environs and in the desert. A drive along Jumeirah Road in a Dubai hire car takes in the coast, or you could take in neighbouring Fujairah, another UAE. The scuba diving here is good. In addition, SUV dune safaris are loads of fun.