Dubai City has grown so quickly over the past few decades that it’s actual first historical reference to the city is only 150 years ago. Looking at the city now and the country of the United Arab Emirates, it is hard to imagine how fast it has grown. Dubai has become a showcase of wealth with its rapid development due to the Arab oil money being pumped into making this once desert town into an oasis of capitalism. The city has many new hotel resorts for the very rich to holiday and has rapidly grown as a commercial and industrial city. The climate in Dubai is pretty extreme for most travellers not used to life in the UAE with temperatures hitting the low 40’s in the summer months. Dubai airport operates as a major airline hub for the Middle East and can handle 60 million passengers a year. In 2008 the airport became the 6th busiest airport for international travellers.
The sheer size of the airport and the volume of passengers means that there are many international and local car hire agents available to provide your car hire for your stay. Although there are plenty of companies available it is wise to book your car hire at the airport in advance. The city of Dubai has been well planned and built with excellent roads so having a car is a pleasure to drive. Booking online will ensure the availability of a car and you can be sure of acquiring one with air-conditioning, an absolute essential in this hot city! For many it is a pleasant surprise that by booking online you can find many great deals that are not available when you turn up at the desk at the airport.