Key facts
What is a luxury cab in Dubai's rules?
A vehicle designated for transporting passengers that meets the RTA's luxury cab requirements, distinct from a taxicab; both are covered by the bylaw regulating passenger transport by cars in Dubai.[1]
What does the authorisation require?
An application to the Public Transport Agency with identity documents, the commercial licence from Dubai's commercial licensing authority and a feasibility study; terms set in a franchise agreement, including a bank guarantee; and the prescribed fee. On-demand booking through apps adds undertakings to link systems to the RTA's electronic platform.[1]
How are limousine fares set?
Within the RTA's tariff: applicants for on-demand authorisation undertake to comply with the RTA's fare scheme and to charge luxury cab fares higher than taxicab fares.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Can a free-zone company run limousines in Dubai?
The bylaw asks for a commercial licence from Dubai's commercial licensing authority; confirm with the RTA which licence your company structure needs before applying.
Do Dubai limousine apps need RTA approval?
On-demand booking needs an RTA authorisation and a link to the RTA-approved electronic platform.
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.