🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Taxi & Cars

ekar

ekar is a UAE car-sharing app: unlock a car parked nearby with your phone and pay by the hour or day, with fuel and insurance included.

What it helps with

  • A car for a few hoursPay by the hour, fuel included.
  • No rental deskBook and unlock with the phone.
  • Trips between emiratesCars in several emirates.

About ekar:

Cars stand in residential areas, malls and hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates. Sign-up checks your driving licence and ID in the app.

Key Features:

  • Self-service: Find, book and unlock cars with the app.
  • Fuel and insurance: Included in the rate.
  • Flexible: Hourly, daily and monthly options.

How to Get Started:

  1. Install ekar and upload your driving licence and passport or Emirates ID.
  2. Wait for approval, then book a car near you.
  3. Unlock with the app, drive and return it to an allowed zone.

Before you use it

  • Sign-up: Sign-up needs licence and ID checks; do it a day before you need the car.
  • Limits: Fines and Salik tolls during your trip are charged to your account afterwards.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does ekar work with a foreign bank card in United Arab Emirates?
Yes — ekar accepts foreign-issued cards in United Arab Emirates.
Is ekar available in English?
Yes, ekar has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use ekar?
No, an international phone number generally works for ekar.
Do I need local ID or residency for ekar?
No, ekar doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use ekar?
iOS · Android · Web
How much does ekar cost?
Hourly or daily rates by car model, fuel included; monthly plans available
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

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