FAST RENT A CAR
Read moreFast Rent a Car is a car rental company established in 1990 in the capital Abu Dhabi. It is part of the Emirates National Group. Present in Al Aïn, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah and of course Dubai. They have since become the country's leading rental company, with over 5,000 vehicles in all categories. If they are not already present at the airport, they will deliver the vehicle to your accommodation free of charge. Reservations can be made via their website or by telephone.
BUDGET
Read moreBudget has multiple agencies around the world. Reservations can be made via their website, which also offers temporary promotions. At the agency, you'll find a vehicle in the category of your choice (city car, economy minivan or family minivan...) with low mileage and the options you've booked (baby seat, ski rack, GPS...). Budget is present in the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai, and in the latter the company is present in 4 locations, including the airport and Dubai Marina, in the heart of the city.
ARABIAN ADVENTURES
Read moreIt's the kind of company we like: large enough to offer a wide range of daily activities (including excellent city tours and private desert safaris and dinners), but specialized enough to support the individual customer. With some thirty years' experience and a solid presence in Dubai and the Emirates, where it is a benchmark, Arabian Adventures handles both groups and couples, for whom it creates tailor-made tours and activities in all price ranges. Of course, we speak French.
SWISS
Read moreThe Swiss airline, which has been operating since 2002, serves over a hundred destinations. It operates several weekly flights to Dubai from Geneva via Zurich in less than 9 hours, as well as from Milan via Zurich. A good option for French-speaking commuters. Flight time is around 6.5 hours for a distance of just over 4,900 kilometers. Swiss is part of the Lufthansa Group and a member of Star Alliance. Over 42 renowned chefs contribute to the menus served on board its aircraft.
FLY DUBAI
Read moreUnprecedented stopovers for this top-quality low-cost carrier, which operates in synergy with Emirates. The airline is owned by the Dubai government and operates exclusively from Terminal 2 at the gateway to Sharjah. It serves 110 destinations in 50 countries, mainly in the Middle East and Asia, but is beginning to expand into Africa and Europe, although no French-speaking destinations are involved for the moment. For those who want to extend their trip from Dubai to another destination, Fly Dubai is a smart option without breaking the bank.
LAMA TOURS
Read moreGeneralist agency with a complete tourist menu. Lama Tours can offer you both 1 hour tours to discover some of Dubai's neighbourhoods, as well as half day tours such as a night tour of Dubai or an accompanied shopping trip. In addition to the desert tours, they organize day trips to Abu Dhabi and the Al Ain oasis, or to Sharjah and Ajman to discover the cultural heritage of these small emirates. One of their specialties is helping to obtain long term visas.
ORIENT TOURS
Read moreThe great merchants and sailors of Sharjah have a hand in this beautiful business which had a pioneering role in the opening of the Gulf tourist markets. The company has been in existence since 1982 under the leadership of Sheikh Faisal Al Quassemi and has opened agencies in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman. They can therefore arrange trips for groups or individuals between the two countries and even have a branch that deals exclusively with cruises. Their team consists of over 180 people of different nationalities.
ARABIAN EXPLORERS
Read moreEstablished in 1991, this receptive agency is a specialist for the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain. This renowned agency works the full range of tours and services to travelers. They take care of everything from booking your room, your airport pick up, your guided tours among others whether it is for individual travelers or groups. Their great knowledge of the area allows them to organize your trip to the Emirates by listening to all your requests. Extension with other countries in the region possible.
DESERT ADVENTURES
Read moreEstablished for over 20 years in the Emirates, this agency operates both local and regional offers, with an office in Jordan and in Oman for oriental extensions. Desert Adventures works with a close-knit team of more than 20 different nationalities, and has won several awards. It can therefore meet all your expectations and organize themed holidays in each of the 7 emirates, such as "adventure and sport", golf, culture and traditions. Desert Adventures is open every day of the year.
VALÉRIE AMY
Read moreLiving in Dubai since 2005, Valerie enthusiastically guides young and old alike in this atypical city, both modern and traditional, with a predilection for the districts that both amaze and question. This trained historian will answer all your questions and tell you small and big stories, those of the Bedouins as well as those of today's inhabitants. From a half-day visit to Dubai or Sharjah to a tour of Abu Dhabi to discover the Louvre Abu Dhabi or the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
MONORAIL
Read moreThe monorail allows you to see the Palm from a great height without breaking the bank or polluting the environment. It runs along the entire trunk, stopping after 5 stations at Atlantis The Palm. You can then get off to take a few souvenir photos and return home. This means of transport is used exclusively (or almost exclusively) by tourists and offers a panoramic view of The Palm. It's also a great way to get to Parc Aquaventure.
THRIFTY
Read moreThrifty car rental is an international company with no fewer than 1,300 branches worldwide. In Dubai, it has five branches: at the airport and all terminals, at Deira City Center, at Golden Sands in But Dubai, at Dubai Mall, Al Quoz. Reservations can be made online and are extremely flexible - daily, weekly, hourly rentals at the location of your choice. A wide range of vehicles is available at very competitive rates. Good to know: there are no cancellation fees.
SIXT
Read moreSixt has rental agencies worldwide in Europe, Australia, Asia, South America, Central America and Africa. The German company was founded in Munich in 1912 and has since expanded to over 100 countries with 2,200 branches worldwide. In Dubai, Sixt is present at every airport terminal, as well as at Maktoum Airport and two locations in the heart of the city. If requested, the vehicle can be left or picked up at any time, even outside branch hours. Sixt offers a very wide range of vehicles for hire.
EUROPCAR
Read moreEuropcar is the world's leading car and van rental company, and is well established in Dubai. Europcar has a number of branches in Dubai hotels and in each of the city's airport terminals. As always, Europcar offers a wide range of quality vehicles and guarantees the best market price when you book a compact or luxury car. The various models are presented on the website, and online booking is possible.
DIAMONDLEASE CAR RENTAL
Read moreDiamaonlease is part of the prestigious Emirati Al Habtoor Group. Established in 1996, this Emirati company rents small and medium-sized vehicles, but also 4X4s. The rental is accompanied by a breakdown assistance service available 24 hours a day. The rental company has 13 branches throughout the country in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras al Khaimah. Their fleet of cars allows them to rent up to 150 vehicles per day. Daily, weekly and monthly rentals are possible.
EMIRATES ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Read moreEEG is a non-governmental organization that has been in existence for years and is chaired by Habiba Al Marashi. Assisted by volunteers, it organizes information campaigns in schools, selective waste collections, Clean Up cleaning operations in the desert and all Emirates, and public readings on ecological themes.
MAGIC ARABIA
Read moreMagic Arabia is a well-established French-speaking incoming agency that has been present in the region since 1985. It has a 24/7 assistance service. It offers tours of old Dubai, architecture, modern Dubai, art gallery tours and escapades to other emirates. In the desert, he has his own camp. He can also organize a series of excursions off the beaten track. Programs are personalized and tailor-made to suit all budgets.
ARABIAN ADVENTURES
Read more3 tours in the minibus or on foot, with French guides speaking. During one of the visits, chance be accommodated at the inhabitant, in a modern Arab residence. One of oldest receptive and most powerful, rich person of an important fleet of vehicles and a reputation ensuring an international clientele to him. He proposes ranges of excursions. One of the specialties of the group: its excursions with the à la carte in the middle of Dubai Dessert Conservation Reserve, the widest terrestrial surface protected from WATER.
CAREEM ET UBER
Read moreCareem is a local company that has been absorbed by Uber, but operates on a separate platform. It is widely used in Dubai, and indeed is the name we use to refer to VTCs. It lets you book chauffeur-driven cars, as well as cabs and 2-wheelers to transport a package. As most cabs don't have GPS, the app makes sure you get where you're going without getting lost. Both companies have a fleet of drivers who are very friendly and keep their cars very clean.
BUS
Read more119 routes criss-cross the city, carrying over 350,000 passengers a day. The 1,518 buses are modern, well-equipped and all air-conditioned, like the bus shelters. But they're also slow because of traffic jams. The blue buses are the ones that connect to the metro. It's child's play if you've downloaded the Shail app to find out what time the bus runs, how long the journey takes and where to get off. It's another way of discovering the city and getting a feel for Dubai's cultural diversity.
GREEN APPLE TRAVEL
Read moreGreen Apple Travel & Tourism is a travel agency located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer a range of travel services, including online appointments and on-site services. They are located at Suite 408, Nasser Lootah Building, Consulate Area - Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd - Dubai. Green Apple Travel & Tourism also offers visa services for international travel. They are renowned for their expertise, reliability, efficiency, personalized service, professionalism and attention to detail.