Infiniti has not been winning many awards lately in Europe or the Middle East & North Africa region, mainly because of a very modest brand awareness, not only among the public but also among large parts of the professional motoring media in this region. Many people do not even know that Infiniti has been involved …
The Bugatti Veyron dubbed the fastest car in the world has received acclaim for being the Car of the Year. It attains top speeds of 431 mph. It does this with an 8 liter quad-turbo charged W16 cylinder engine. In a class by itself, the Bugatti can only be compared with the sporty Lamborghini Aventador …
Taxis are a ubiquitous and necessary sight on the streets of the UAE. For many who are visiting or only need cars on limited occasions, they are a far more affordable alternative to owning or renting a vehicle. The average cost of using a taxi in Abu Dhabi, however, is likely to increase greatly in …
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Carpooling is a great way to save money and be environmentally responsible while getting from one place to another in a car. Officially, however, the practice was illegal in Dubai, with participating motorists often being issued large citations for running illegal taxi services. In 2008, the Dubai government rolled out a new service that would …
A major issue that people living in and visiting Dubai must deal with is the huge amount of traffic and the resulting congestion on its roads. Often, major roads, especially in urban centers, become gridlocked with traffic, making it difficult or impossible for people to reach their destinations. A major contributing factor to this congestion …
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National Day is an important holiday for the people living in the UAE. It is a day of patriotism, celebration, and thankfulness by people for being able to live in such a great nation. An emerging trend over the recent years has been for people to decorate their cars and to participate in National Day …
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For short-term visitors to Dubai or those who do not driver frequently, using a taxi-cab or rental car can be a necessity. Though the process is generally pretty simple, there are some things to consider and some advice that would be very helpful to make this process as painless as possible. According to tripadvisor.com, the …
Anyone operating a vehicle in Abu Dhabi is expected to have a valid driver’s license, or face risking serious charges and fines. The process for obtaining one, however is generally not difficult and varies depending on certain factors. Information for getting a driver’s license in Abu Dhabi can be found at abudhabi.ae, but is summarized …
While car prices are generally lower than in other places in the world, buying a car in Dubai, whether it is new or used, will certainly be an expensive process. It is worth taking the time to do the proper research and shop around before making such a large purchase. For luxury cars, the website …
Buying a car, especially a new car, is actually relatively cheaper in Dubai than in many other parts of the world. The initial purchase price tends to be cheaper (according to expatarrivals.com, which gives advice to expatriates planning to move to Dubai) than it would be in the US or UK. There are many dealerships …
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