Rent a Mercedes-Benz in Dubai

Renting a Mercedes-Benz in Dubai

Dubai's exotic rental market is the most competitive in the world for Mercedes-Benz. A G 63 AMG that costs $1,500/day in Miami goes for AED 2,000–2,500 (roughly $545–$680) here, with full insurance and delivery to your hotel included at many operators.

Models & Pricing

The G 63 AMG (577hp, 0–100km/h in 4.5s) is the defining Dubai rental — every valet stand on Palm Jumeirah has one. Rates run AED 2,000–3,000/day depending on operator and season. The Maybach S 580 with its massaging rear seats and Burmester 4D surround sound starts at AED 3,500/day — you're paying for the cabin, not the drive. The AMG GT 63 S E Performance (843hp hybrid) is available at a handful of specialist fleets at AED 3,500–4,500/day and is genuinely the most powerful four-door you can rent in the city. For something quieter, the EQS 580 (649hp) costs AED 1,800–2,200/day and charges for free at most five-star hotel car parks.

Where to Drive

Jebel Ali Freeway to Abu Dhabi (E11): 130km of wide, smooth highway. The S-Class in its most hushed mode eats this in under an hour. Not a road for the G-Wagon — no corners, no elevation.

Hatta Mountain Road (E44): Leave Downtown Dubai and within 45 minutes you're on proper mountain switchbacks. The G 63 in 4L mode handles the gravel tracks above Hatta Dam better than anything else you can rent here. Budget two hours each way.

Palm Jumeirah loop: Short, scenic, and deliberately slow. The Maybach is at home here — the frond roads are private, unhurried, and lined with the hotels that will have photographed your car before you park.

Al Qudra cycling road circuit: A clean 86km loop through the desert outside the city. Early mornings before 7am the road is empty, dawn light is amber, and a G 63 at speed through the dunes is exactly what the marketing materials promise.

Practical Tips

Book with operators who have physical offices, not just Instagram accounts — pickup and return processes are much smoother. Salik toll tags are included with most rentals; ask before you go if yours has one, or you'll receive a fine notice to your home address weeks later. Peak season (October–March) means shorter availability windows — book at least a week ahead for a G 63 or Maybach. Fuel is cheap at AED 2.89–3.01/litre for Super 98, but the G 63 drinks roughly 15L/100km in city traffic.

FAQ

Is delivery to Palm Jumeirah hotels included? Most operators deliver within Dubai free; verify for Palm Jumeirah Atlantis specifically as it can attract a AED 150–200 access fee.

What's the minimum rental period? One day. Some operators require a minimum two-day booking on Maybach and AMG GT 63.