By Mohammed Rashad Hussain, Managing PartnerPublished 2 min read
Which car for which occasion?
| Occasion | Car | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal | Rolls-Royce Ghost, Phantom or Cullinan | Quiet rear seat for two; rear-hinged coach doors on the Cullinan |
| Anniversary dinner | Mercedes-Maybach S-Class or Bentley | Recline up to 43 degrees in the Maybach rear seats |
| Birthday, 2 to 4 guests | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Own fleet, 3 rear seats |
| Birthday, 4 to 6 guests | V-Class or GMC Yukon | Own fleet, 6 seats |
| Graduation, 7 to 13 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Own fleet, 13-seat layout |
The Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Maybach cars are available through our partner network, subject to availability. The S-Class, Yukon, V-Class and Sprinter are in our own fleet. For the three Rolls-Royce models, see our Phantom, Ghost and Cullinan comparison. Browse the ultra-luxury and exotic range.
Sunset routes in Dubai
A good evening route is built around one photo stop, not three. Three that work:
- Palm Jumeirah. Drive up the trunk road and out to the Crescent.
- Downtown Dubai. Park near the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain for the evening view.
- Dubai Marina. A slow loop along the Marina Walk and JBR, then on to dinner.
Sunset moves through the year, so tell us the date and we plan the pickup around it. For a longer list, see the best places to propose in Dubai.
Where can the car stop for photos?
Stopping rules differ by place. Hotels and private roads control entry themselves, so ask the hotel. We confirm access with the venue before the day. Your driver waits at the agreed spot and stays with the car. Our wedding photo locations guide lists spots that suit a large car.
Flowers, cakes and surprises in the car
Flowers and a small gift are fine. Send us a list of what you will bring. We confirm what is allowed in the specific vehicle and how the driver can hide it before you arrive. Leave heavy decor, confetti and open food for a written agreement first.
Birthdays and graduations: moving a group
A group of 4 to 6 travels well in one V-Class or Yukon. For 7 to 13, one Sprinter. For a larger party, see our party bus and stretch limo guide. If the group is mixed, a lead car and a van can follow each other.
How long to book and how far ahead
Plan 2 to 3 hours for a proposal or anniversary. Book as soon as the date is set. Compare a chauffeur with a self-drive car in our guide to exotic cars with a chauffeur vs self-drive. For the wider choice, read our chauffeur car guide, see the limousine service or car with driver pages, or how to choose a wedding car. Send the date and pickup on WhatsApp to +971 56 684 8148.
Photos in this guide
The Burj Al Arab hotel on the Dubai coast, seen across a road and palm treesHeba Hashem / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Two white Rolls-Royce Phantom cars parked outside a glass building in DubaiAlberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Burj Khalifa at dusk beside the water of the Dubai Fountain in Downtown DubaiChristian Raggini / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
Palm trees and a seafront promenade along the Dubai coast in the evening lightDomenico Convertini / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
