Car buying guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides to buying a car in the UAE — how to read prices, how to choose between new and used, and how to inspect a car before you buy. Written from what the market data actually shows.
How to buy a used car in the UAE: a complete guide
Buying a used car in the UAE can save you a lot — if you know how the market works. This is the whole process, from setting a budget to transferring the Mulkiya, in the order you'll actually do it.
How to read a fair car price in the UAE
Two listings for the same car can be thousands of dirhams apart. Here's how to tell a genuine deal from an overpriced ad — and from a price that's too good to be true.
New vs used in the UAE: which makes sense
A brand-new car and a one- or two-year-old version of it can be very different buys. Here's how to think about the trade-off in the UAE's market.
Used-car inspection checklist for the UAE
Our prices help you find the right listing — but only a proper inspection tells you whether one specific car is sound. Here's what to check before you buy.
Financing a car in the UAE: loans, banks and what to know
Most buyers in the UAE finance rather than pay cash. Knowing how car loans work here, what lenders look for, and how to keep the total cost down can save you real money over the life of the loan.
Car insurance in the UAE: comprehensive vs third-party
Insurance is mandatory in the UAE and its cost varies a lot from car to car. Here's what the two main types cover and what drives the price.
Registering a car in the UAE: Mulkiya and ownership transfer
Every car in the UAE needs a valid Mulkiya — the registration card. Here's how registration and ownership transfer work when you buy a used car.
Importing a car to the UAE: is it worth it?
Imported cars can look cheap on paper. Here's when importing to the UAE actually pays off — and the costs and catches that are easy to miss.
Selling your car in the UAE: how to get a fair price
Whether you sell privately or trade in, the same things get you a fair price quickly: pricing it right, listing it honestly, and handing it over safely.
Electric cars in the UAE: what to know before you buy
EVs are arriving fast in the UAE. Before you buy one, it's worth understanding how ownership, charging and running costs really work — and how to judge whether an electric car fits your life here.
The most popular cars in the UAE — and why
A handful of cars dominate the UAE's roads and classifieds, and for good reasons. Here's what sells most, what that says about value, and how to use it when you buy.
Which cars hold their value best in the UAE
The price you get back when you sell matters as much as the price you pay. Here's what holds value in the UAE's market — and how to buy with resale in mind.