Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Abu Dhabi are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Touran, Citroen Picasso, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Emirates is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.
Please note, that in order to rent in Emirates a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.
Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Abu Dhabi.
Before leaving the parking garage in Abu Dhabi, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of Emirates!
Popular questions on rental process
While driving on the roads of the country, you will see a lot of cameras and radars almost everywhere. The number of them is equal to the number of warning signs «Warning! Road monitored by radar!». There are no hidden cameras on the roads of the UAE.
Local roads are distinguished by a very careful planning. You can drive on them several days and never see a road, where counter lanes are not separated by special dividing structures. The height of these dividing structures is usually no less than 70 cm. In the cities, there are many one-way roads.
This peculiarity of local roads has become so widespread that even entrances to houses and mansions are equipped with separating walls. Locals are really very concerned about their safety on the road.
