to Dubai by a rented car

expatmama Active member

Member since 12 April 2010

expatmamaActive member05 February 2011 21:50:51

We think about our vacation for March. Actually it was planned but crises in Egypt ruined all our plans. Now we are thinking to go to Dubai by car but can't use our Saudi car to go abroad. Is there any possibility to go by a rented car to Dubai? How can we pass formalities on the border on a rented car? Need your experience.

Or may be you can advise any other destinations to go by plane but not very far from Saudi Arabia and not very expensive. Any experiences are welcome. Thanks

SaudiUK Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

SaudiUKSerial expat06 February 2011 07:58:10

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Car hire is possible.

When you reserve your car, you inform the car hire company that you are intending to take the car out of the country.

There is a form to complete for which you have to go to the police station for them to stamp. (confirmation that there are no police issues outstanding)

The hire charge is higher than the normal rate.

The car hire company provides the documents that you need to across the border.

If you search my posts, I have detailed the route and what to expect at the border. (going from Riyadh to Dubai)

Amiligy Member

Member since 06 February 2011

AmiligyMember06 February 2011 19:06:21

Hello there, i think tht by March. things in Egypt will be much better, we start to go to work today & things is getting more to normal, only some areas are crowded with protesters in downtown Cairo, so if u plan to go to sharm el sheikh or any other touristic place, it will be a normal situation there..

Yud ViP

Member since 08 November 2010

YudViP07 February 2011 06:44:38

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Hello Amiligy, Welcome on board,

I think you are offtopic! Your message doesn't have any connection with the discussion I think!

Regards

expatmama Active member

Member since 12 April 2010

expatmamaActive member07 February 2011 11:56:07

Amiligy is not offtopic! I wish we could come to Egypt, so any information about changes in Egypt is very helpful.

expatmama Active member

Member since 12 April 2010

expatmamaActive member07 February 2011 12:04:05

SaudiUK, thanks! This is the information I was looking for!

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP08 February 2011 05:33:34

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I think saudi Uk has given you the info required..
another way that you can go is by bus.. tiring, long but then you wont have to drive.. and then take a rent a car there.