Taxi Fare in Dubai
Taxi fares in Dubai vary depending on service type, booking channel, trip origin, and time of day. The below structure provides a clearer breakdown of starting fares and flag fall rates across regular road pickups, e-hail bookings, Airports, and Port Rashid.
Road Pickup
Starting fare from
AED 5 / AED 5.5
E-hail Booking
Starting fare from
AED 9 / AED 13
Airport Taxi
Starting fare from
AED 20 / AED 25
Port Rashid
Starting fare from
AED 25
Starting Fare Schedule
Check the table below to learn more about the fare and timing details for all types of Taxi services.
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
Applies to Regular Taxi and Family Taxi booked via authorised e-hail apps.
| Start Time | End Time | Starting Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 4 pm | AED 9 |
| 4 pm | 12 am | AED 13 |
| 12 am | 6 am | AED 10 |
All weekdays (Monday-Thursday)
Applies to Regular Taxi and Family Taxi booked via authorised e-hail apps.
| Start Time | End Time | Starting Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 8 pm | AED 9 |
| 8 am | 10 am | AED 13 |
| 10 am | 4 pm | AED 9 |
| 4 pm | 8 pm | AED 13 |
| 8 pm | 10 pm | AED 9 |
| 10 pm | 6 am | AED 10 |
Friday
Applies to Regular Taxi and Family Taxi booked via authorised e-hail apps.
| Start Time | End Time | Starting Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 8 am | AED 9 |
| 8 am | 10 am | AED 13 |
| 10 am | 4 pm | AED 9 |
| 4 pm | 12 am | AED 13 |
| 12 am | 6 am | AED 10 |
For electronic booking (E-hail applications) use one of the following applications
- Toll gate charges are billed to the customer.
- To avoid these additional fees, please inform the driver at the start of the trip.
All days
Applies to Regular Taxi, Family Taxi and Hatta Taxi.
| Start Time | End Time | Starting Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 10 pm | AED 5 |
| 10 pm | 6 am | AED 5.5 |
All days
Applies to People of Determination Taxi.
| Start Time | End Time | Starting Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 10 pm | 8 AED |
| 10 pm | 6 am | 9 AED |
Dubai Airports
Applies to Airport Taxi, People of Determination Taxi, Family Taxi and Female Taxi.
| Time | Starting Fare |
|---|---|
| All day | AED 20 (Normal) / AED 25 (Van) |
Port Rashid
Applies to Regular Taxi and People of Determination Taxi.
| Time | Starting Fare |
|---|---|
| All day | AED 25 |
Taxi Fare Calculation
Taxi Fare = Base fare + Kilometer charge + Taxi waiting time charge + Fee for entering Sharjah (if applicable) + Fee for entering Port Rashid area (if applicable) + Salik fee (if applicable) + Fee for entering DARB (if applicable)
Payment Methods
The Journey is free in the following cases:
- The meter is not in operation
- The Taxi vehicle breaks down during the journey
Do not forget your belongings
CCTV fitted in this Taxi
Safety belt is mandatory for all passengers
No Smoking
No Pets allowed
No Eating or Drinking