Rijden in United Arab Emirates
Complete gids voor toeristen en expats. Leer de verkeersregels voordat je gaat rijden in United Arab Emirates.
Mag je Rijden in United Arab Emirates?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: IDP valid for the duration of your visit visa (typically 30–90 days); residents need a UAE license
Belangrijke Opmerking
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.
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- Valid driving license (UAE license or home license with IDP)
- Vehicle registration card (mulkiya)
- Valid vehicle insurance
- Emirates ID (for residents)
Aanbevolen
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Extra water (essential in summer heat)
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
km/h
Buitenwegen
km/h
Snelwegen
km/h
Tol
Betaalmethoden
Gemiddelde Kosten
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.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- 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
Gemiddelde Kosten: AED 2–4/hour in metered zones (Dubai); AED 800–1,500/month for reserved parking in business districts
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 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
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
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
Geen Gordel
AED 400 and 4 black points
Telefoon
AED 800 and 4 black points
Rood Licht
AED 1,000 and 12 black points, plus 30 days vehicle impoundment
Fout Parkeren
AED 150–1,000 depending on violation (disabled spot: AED 1,000)
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Noodnummers
Politie
999
Ambulance
998
Brandweer
997
Pechhulp
AAA UAE: 800-4900 (Abu Dhabi) / Emirates Motorsport Organization (EMSO) roadside assistance; Dubai: 800-4357 (HELP)
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