Conducir en United Arab Emirates
Guía completa para turistas y expatriados. Aprende las normas de circulación y la información esencial antes de conducir en United Arab Emirates.
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Licencias Aceptadas De
Período de Validez: IDP valid for the duration of your visit visa (typically 30–90 days); residents need a UAE license
Nota Importante
Visitors from many countries (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, etc.) can drive with their home license and an IDP. Citizens of GCC countries can drive with their home license alone. Some nationalities may rent cars with only their home license. Residents must obtain a UAE driving license. Check the specific list of recognized countries.
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Obligatorio
- Valid driving license (UAE license or home license with IDP)
- Vehicle registration card (mulkiya)
- Valid vehicle insurance
- Emirates ID (for residents)
Recomendado
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Extra water (essential in summer heat)
Límites de Velocidad
Zonas Urbanas
km/h
Carreteras
km/h
Autopistas
km/h
Peajes
Métodos de Pago
Coste Medio
AED 4 per gate passage (Salik in Dubai); Abu Dhabi toll gates charge AED 4 per passage
Dubai uses the Salik electronic toll system with multiple gates across the city. Abu Dhabi introduced its own toll gate system in 2020. Rental cars in Dubai typically come with a Salik tag and charges are billed to your rental account. Daily maximum is AED 24 (Dubai) for 6 passages.
Aparcamiento
Colores de Línea
Consejos
- In Dubai, send an SMS to 7275 (mParking) with your zone code and plate number to pay for parking
- Parking is free on Sundays (Dubai) and Fridays (Abu Dhabi) in most metered zones — but check individual signs
- Shopping malls offer free parking for several hours but some premium malls in Dubai have started charging
Coste Medio: AED 2–4/hour in metered zones (Dubai); AED 800–1,500/month for reserved parking in business districts
Errores Comunes de Turistas
- 1Making rude gestures or using offensive language in traffic — this is a criminal offense in the UAE and can result in deportation
- 2Not maintaining a safe following distance — tailgating is both dangerous and illegal, with fines of AED 400
- 3Assuming the same speed limit applies everywhere — limits vary significantly between emirates and road types (40–140 km/h)
- 4Driving a dirty car — while not strictly a traffic fine, a very dirty vehicle can attract a fine under public decency laws
- 5Drinking and driving — absolute zero tolerance policy
Multas de Tráfico
Exceso Velocidad
AED 600–3,000 depending on severity; exceeding by 60+ km/h results in AED 3,000, 23 black points, and 60 days vehicle impoundment
Sin Cinturón
AED 400 and 4 black points
Uso Móvil
AED 800 and 4 black points
Semáforo Rojo
AED 1,000 and 12 black points, plus 30 days vehicle impoundment
Mal Aparcado
AED 150–1,000 depending on violation (disabled spot: AED 1,000)
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Contactos de Emergencia
Policía
999
Ambulancia
998
Bomberos
997
Asistencia en Carretera
AAA UAE: 800-4900 (Abu Dhabi) / Emirates Motorsport Organization (EMSO) roadside assistance; Dubai: 800-4357 (HELP)
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