Driving, Dubai

Parking charges at the Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Parking charges will be introduced at the Mall of the Emirates and the Deira City Centre when the Dubai Metro opens later this year. [more]


New taxis to be fitted with speed limiters

Monday, July 30th, 2007

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has announced that all new taxis in Dubai will be fitted with a device to prevent them travelling at more than 120 km/h. The move comes amongst increasing… [more]


One road death every 30 hours

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

The Roads and Transport Authority has released figures that clearly illustrate the dangers of driving in Dubai. In the first 9 months of 2006 there was one road death every thirty hours and one injury… [more]


Red Light Jumpers Punished

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

Drivers jumping red lights in Dubai can now say goodbye to their beloved cars for a week. In an attempt to reduce dangerous driving, the police will now confiscate offending cars and fine the driver… [more]