Can’t wait to take your rental car for a spin in Dubai? This is what you can expect from one of the most challenging roads in the Middle East.

Few places in the Middle East boast a road network as impressive as Dubai. But that’s just the problem: the roads are impressive, the level of driving is not. Middle Eastern drivers are often very belligerent, so it pays to avoid unpleasant encounters on the road as much as possible. Stay out of trouble when you take your Dubai rental car out for a spin by taking note of the following tips.

Avoid traffic jams

The main areas of Dubai usually have excellent roads. There is even an eight-lane expressway that considerably shortens the distance between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. That road allows you to reach Abu Dhabi in an hour and a half, from the south. If you are in a hurry, avoid Sheikh Zayed Road during rush hour. Traffic flow on Sheikh Zayed Road and the two bridges is constantly at a standstill

– from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on weekdays

– from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays

– Friday nights

Real-time updates on traffic jams

Of course, the smartest way to avoid getting stuck in a nasty traffic jam is to find out the traffic situation in certain areas before taking that route. You can easily do this by tuning into local radio channels to get real-time traffic situation updates. You can find out if certain roads are blocked and what alternate routes to take by listening to any of the following stations:

– Al Arabiya (98.9 FM)

– Al Khallejiya (100.9 FM)

– Dubal 92 (92.00 FM)

– Channel 4 FM (104.8 FM)

– Emirates 1 FM (100.5 FM, 99.3 FM)

Funny activities

Dubai is not considered one of the most amazing destinations in the world for nothing. Don’t forget to snorkel the corals of Khor Fakkan, drive to the enclave of Sharjah, have a picnic or try the Ferris wheel or bumper car at Al Safa Park, or check out the camel races that They are held on Fridays and Thursdays during winters. Enjoy your trip!