Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central, DWC) is inside Dubai, in the south of the emirate, so you can have a car delivered there on our normal Dubai delivery terms: free delivery and return on rentals of 7 days or more, and 210 AED for delivery and return together on shorter rentals. Every car has a refundable deposit from AED 1,000, and insurance plus 250 km a day are included. When you book, give us your flight number, terminal and arrival time.
Where DWC is and what is nearby
Al Maktoum is Dubai's second international airport. It sits in the Dubai South district, south of Jebel Ali, roughly between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For now most passengers still use Dubai International (DXB) and DWC handles fewer flights, but Dubai has announced plans to expand DWC massively and move most flights there over the coming years, so more and more trips will start here.
The closest areas are the ones on the southern side of the city:
- Dubai South, the residential and business district around the airport;
- Expo City Dubai, the former Expo 2020 site;
- Jebel Ali, with the port, the free zone and beach resorts;
- Palm Jebel Ali, the newer man-made island;
- Dubai Marina and JBR, about 30 to 40 km by road, where our office in Princess Tower is.
Downtown and old Dubai are further away, while Abu Dhabi is noticeably closer from DWC than from DXB. If you are landing here to drive straight on to Abu Dhabi, it is a convenient place to start.
How delivery to DWC works
Because the airport is within Dubai, it is treated like any other address in the city:
- rentals of 7 days or more: delivery and return are free;
- rentals under 7 days: delivery and return together cost 210 AED;
- the minimum rental is 1 to 2 days on premium cars and 7 days on more affordable ones; the car page shows the exact minimum.
Some cars are supplied by a partner company with their own terms: a 1,000 AED deposit, a minimum of 3 or 7 days, and delivery at 80 AED each way, free from 30 days. Every car has a refundable deposit from AED 1,000, and the exact amount is shown on its page.
Our office is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. If your flight lands late in the evening or at night, ask when booking whether a handover at that hour is possible, or arrange delivery to your hotel the next day instead.
What to tell us when booking
So that the car is waiting for you rather than the other way round, include in your request:
- your flight number and scheduled arrival time;
- the terminal as shown on your ticket;
- how many people and suitcases, so we can match the boot size;
- where you will return the car: DWC, DXB, our office, or collection from an address in Dubai;
- how you will pay: cash, bank card or e-wallet. With a card, the rental amount may be held as a pre-authorisation and charged at the end.
Send the request through the form on the car page or to info@rentalcars-dubai.ae. If your flight is rescheduled or your dates change, agree the change with us in writing.
Which car to take
Prices are as of November 2026; the current price is always on each car page.
| Car | Seats | Day, AED | Week, AED | Month, AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Raize 2024 | 5 | 148 | 890 | 2,200 |
| Mazda 3 2025 | 5 | 150 | 980 | 3,300 |
| Toyota Camry 2025 | 5 | 180 | 1,170 | 3,950 |
| Kia Sportage 2025 | 5 | 190 | 1,240 | 4,200 |
| Nissan X-Trail 2025 | 7 | 200 | 1,300 | 4,400 |
| Kia Carnival Noblesse 2022 | 8 | 298 | 1,890 | 5,900 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 | 7 | 400 | 2,400 | 8,000 |
If you are staying in the Marina, on Palm Jebel Ali or in Jebel Ali, any sedan or crossover will do. An SUV such as the Land Cruiser Prado makes sense if your plans include the desert or the mountains.
The first drive out of DWC
From the airport you can join several major highways: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), Emirates Road (E611) and, via Jebel Ali, Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), which runs along the coast to the Marina and on into the centre. The roads in south Dubai are wide and usually lighter than in the centre, which makes this a calm place for your first drive in the UAE.
Dubai's highways have Salik toll gates. The charge is taken automatically and, like speeding fines, is paid by the renter at actual cost. Speed limits change from one stretch to the next, so follow the signs and your navigation app.
Licence and driver requirements
Drivers must be at least 21 with one year of experience. Licences from the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and a number of other countries are accepted without an International Driving Permit. Visitors from Russia, India, Pakistan, the Philippines and many other countries need an IDP together with their national licence. If your country is not covered, check with us before booking.
