United Arab Emirates · Taxi & Cars

Careem

Careem is a Dubai-founded ride-hailing super-app used across the Gulf region, covering taxis, food delivery, and payments in one platform.

What it helps with

A ride from the airport or hotelBook a car with an upfront price and live driver tracking.
Food and payments in the same appCareem Food and the Careem Pay wallet live in the same super-app.
Paying with a foreign cardForeign bank cards are accepted and the app is fully in English.

About Careem

Originally a ride-hailing app and now part of Uber's group of companies, Careem has grown into a broader super-app across the Gulf, adding food delivery, bike and scooter rentals, and its own digital wallet (Careem Pay) alongside its core taxi service.

Key Features

Ride-Hailing: Book a car with live driver tracking and an upfront price estimate.
Food Delivery: Order from restaurants through Careem Food within the same app.
Careem Pay: Use an integrated digital wallet for rides, food, and other services.
English Interface: The app is fully usable in English.

How to Get Started

Download Careem from Google Play or the App Store.
Register with a phone number and confirm by SMS.
Set your pickup and drop-off points, choose a ride type, and confirm to see the fare.
Pay with an international card or link it to Careem Pay.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Sign-up is by phone number and SMS; a UAE number is not required.
Good to know: Careem is part of the Uber group of companies, but uses its own app and account.

Foreign card OK English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Careem work with a foreign bank card in United Arab Emirates?: Yes - Careem accepts foreign-issued cards in United Arab Emirates.
Is Careem available in English?: Yes, Careem has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Careem?: No, an international phone number generally works for Careem.
Do I need local ID or residency for Careem?: No, Careem doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Careem?: iOS · Android
How much does Careem cost?: Fare shown before you confirm; depends on car type, distance and demand

Website Visit

Visit Careem

Phrases for the driverArabic

Your address for the driver

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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