Bryan Scowford
Bryan is a motoring writer, researcher, and long-time Dubai resident. He has spent years around the city's roads and the cars that make them worth driving, and there is plenty he can share with anyone renting in the UAE for the first time or the fiftieth.
Author's Articles
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Driving the Palm Jumeirah at Golden Hour: A Scenic Loop Guide
The Palm Jumeirah offers a spectacular short loop at golden hour, with calm roads and picture-perfect backdrops. Here is how to time it, where to stop, and what car makes it unforgettable.
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Petrol Stations and Refuelling on a Dubai Rental Car
Refuelling in Dubai is straightforward and often faster than you expect, with attended pump service at most stations and flexible payment options that work for renters.
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Driving From Dubai to Abu Dhabi: The Rules That Change at the Border
The E11 highway from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is a 140 km straight run, but the driving rules shift the moment you cross the border. Here's what you need to know before you go.
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Speed Cameras in Dubai: Types, Signs and How to Navigate Them
Dubai operates four distinct speed camera systems, each with clear advance warnings. Understanding which type you are approaching and what it measures helps you rent and drive confidently.
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Roundabouts, Lane Discipline and Undertaking on Dubai Roads
Three core driving habits separate confident, safe drivers in Dubai from those who struggle: mastering roundabouts, staying disciplined in your lane, and understanding when undertaking is allowed. Here's what you need to know to drive with ease.
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Dubai Parking Zones: Free, Permit and Paid Areas Explained
Dubai's parking system splits the city into free, permit-only and paid zones, each marked clearly on signs beside the bay. As a rental driver, you need to know how to read them and what each zone requires.
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International Driving Permit for Dubai Car Rental: What You Need and How VIPRent Handles It
An IDP is a legal requirement for driving in Dubai, and it is one short application at home before you fly. Send it to VIPRent on WhatsApp when you enquire and we will confirm it with you. If yours has not arrived, a chauffeur-driven car needs no permit from you at all.
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Dune Bashing and Desert Safari Drives: The Right Rental Car for Every Dubai Route
Dune bashing on soft sand and a slow sunset safari are two different days, and they want two different cars. VIPRent matches the machine to your route and delivers it free anywhere in Dubai, insurance included.