Dubai Taxi Guide
Safe, metered, and available 24/7 across Dubai
How to Book a Taxi in Dubai?
Complete step-by-step guide to booking taxis in Dubai
Taxi Types
Dubai Taxi (Cream)
Standard RTA taxis, available 24/7
Most Common
Ladies & Families
Pink taxis with female drivers
Book via app
Airport Taxis
Operating from DXB terminals
AED 25 flag fare
Hala Taxi
RTA + Careem partnership, no surge
Cheapest option
Fare Structure
Flag Down (Day 6AM-10PM)AED 5
Flag Down (Night 10PM-6AM)AED 5.50
App Booking Base FareAED 12
Per KilometerAED 2.26
Minimum FareAED 13
Waiting ChargeAED 0.50/min
Salik (Toll Gate)AED 4-6
Airport pickup: AED 25 flag fare | Rush hour Salik: AED 6
Ride-Hailing Apps
Hala (S'hail App)
Official RTA + Careem partnership, metered fares, no surge pricing
Best Value
Careem
Most popular in UAE, multiple car types, cashless payments
Uber
Global service, UberX, Comfort, XL options available
RTA Dubai Taxi App
Official app for booking RTA taxis, schedule rides in advance
Tips for Using Taxis
- ✓ All RTA taxis are metered - ensure meter is running before starting
- ✓ Nol Card, credit/debit cards, and Apple Pay accepted in all RTA taxis
- ✓ Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory (round up fare or 10%)
- ✓ Peak hours (7-9 AM, 5-8 PM) may have longer wait times - use apps
- ✓ Use Hala app for metered fares without surge pricing
- ✓ Salik (toll gate) charges are added to your fare automatically
- ✓ Request receipt for expense claims (shows route, time, and fare breakdown)
- ✓ For complaints or lost items, call RTA: 8009090 or use Dubai Taxi app
- ✓ Airport taxi queue is organized - avoid touts offering private rides