The recent surplus of Lexus SE cars can be easily explained—the transport app Uber has finally made its way to the Middle East. Uber allows users to book a private car ride to and from any location right from your smartphone. In addition, the service allows you to track your driver’s progress and ETA to the minute and pay directly from a registered credit card. Uber isn’t simply a service provided by a company; users can also register as Uber drivers thus making the app a bridge between customers and service providers.

No longer do we face the hassle of hailing a cab during rush hour or waiting for an ordered taxi in an obscure part of town. The last time I called for a Dubai taxi, I was told to wait around 25 – 40 minutes. During this endless time window, I was ushered out into the scorching heat by a busy restaurant, and waited for 30 minutes but to no avail. I stepped into a coffee shop for a cool drink and as I stood in line, I noticed three missed calls on my phone. I immediately called back and the cab driver told me he waited but drove away when I didn’t arrive. This was the last straw. I traded in the Dubai taxi number on my speed dial for the Uber app on my smartphone.

Though various reviews have deemed the service to be more expensive than regular taxis in Dubai, Uber has launched the affordable UberX service in addition to the luxury UberBLACK option. While the base fare starts at Dhs 8, the ride costs Dhs 1.75 per kilometer, with a minimum payment of Dhs 13. These competitive rates provide customers with more travel options in Dubai for any circumstances.

Get more information at: https://www.uber.com/cities/dubai