Careem Iraq
A leading ride-hailing app in Iraq and across the Middle East, owned by Uber, offering private car and delivery services.
What it helps with
- A ride in Baghdad or ErbilUpfront price.
- Ride to the airportNo haggling.
- A cheap tuk-tukShort trips.
About Careem Iraq
Careem is a Dubai-founded ride-hailing "super app," acquired by Uber in 2020, offering private car bookings alongside food and grocery delivery in Baghdad and other major Iraqi cities, widely used across the Middle East region.
Key Features
- Private Car Booking: Book a private car with upfront fare estimates before confirming.
- In-App Payment: Pay by card or cash depending on your preference and location.
- Careem NOW: Food and grocery delivery integrated into the same app.
- Driver Ratings and Tracking: Rate drivers after each trip and track your ride live on the map.
How to Get Started
- Download the Careem app and register with your phone number.
- Enter your pickup location and destination to see ride options and fares.
- Choose a ride type and confirm your booking.
- Pay through the app or in cash, and rate your trip afterward.
Before you use it
- Payment: Rides are usually paid in cash in dinars.
- Good to know: Airport access roads have security checks, so allow extra time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Careem Iraq work with a foreign bank card in Iraq?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Careem Iraq available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Careem Iraq?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Careem Iraq.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Careem Iraq?
- No, Careem Iraq doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Careem Iraq?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Careem Iraq cost?
- Upfront fare by distance
Phrases for the driverArabic
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) من فضلك، خذني إلى هذا العنوان. min faḍlak, khudhnī ilā hādhā al-ʿunwān
- How much will it cost? كم الأجرة؟ kam al-ujra?
- Please turn on the meter من فضلك شغّل العداد. min faḍlak shaghghil al-ʿaddād
- Can I pay by card? هل يمكنني الدفع بالبطاقة؟ hal yumkinunī ad-dafʿ bil-biṭāqa?
- Stop here, please توقف هنا من فضلك. tawaqqaf hunā min faḍlak
- Thank you شكرًا. shukran