Dubai Taxi Cabs - Helpful Guide for New Visitors

Dubai Taxi information

Taxi cabs are readily available and easy to catch everywhere in Dubai.

If you are traveling with many young children and lots of luggage, then a taxi might be the best option in Dubai.

Many different companies operate Taxis in Dubai.

The biggest one is DTC (Dubai Taxi Corporation), run by Dubai RTA (The Rail and Transport Authority).

There are many types of taxis in Dubai run by DTC (Dubai Taxi Corporation) like:

- Red Top taxi (General available for all)

- Pink top taxi (Ladies and Family taxi)

- Golden Taxi van (Hatta Taxi for disabled)

- Black taxi (Limo)

Other taxi companies also operate in Dubai like:

- Yellow top taxi by National Taxi

- Orange top taxi by Metro taxi

- Blue top taxi by Cars Taxi

- Green top taxi by Al Arabia Taxi

In Dubai, a Taxi can be found at taxi stands in most hotels, Malls, or in popular neighborhoods, or hailed on the streets in Dubai.

There are also Call taxis that can be requested by phone in Dubai.

Taxi Cabs in Dubai accept Cash and Credit Cards. Taxi drivers usually speak English.

All taxi cabs in Dubai use the meter and are regulated by RTA.

App-based "ride-share" services

Ride-App Cars (Taxi) in Dubai:

Uber also operates in Dubai.

Mashaweer is a service like Uber but run and operated by Dubai RTA.

Call Taxi in Dubai

Taxi Companies and contact numbers in Dubai:

RTA taxi - +971-4-2080808

Al Arabia Taxi - +971-4-2855566

City Taxi  - +971 4 3331110

Car Taxi - +971-4-2693344 Toll free 800-227789

Metro Taxi - +971-4-2673222 / 600-566000

Ladies Taxi - +971-4-2080808

Hatta Taxi - +971-4-2080000

Travel Tips for riding a taxi in Dubai:

- Always use a taxi using a meter

- Taxis in Dubai are good for groups of 3 or more and will cost the same for Metro

- All taxi cabs in Dubai are Air-conditioned

- Do not use private unmarked taxis, as they are illegal and may be involved in scams.