Rental cars in Al Qusais from $32

If your trip to Al Qusais is all booked but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Sometimes short and sweet drives are enjoyable too. Just down the road, Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Rashed Stadium will keep you entertained. Once you’ve marked them off your to-do list, travel in the direction of Green Art Gallery.

You can’t head home without checking out Rashed Stadium. Boasting some great attractions, it’s a popular destination for a day trip. Rashed Stadium can be found about 1 mile from Al Qusais.

Toss a bucket in the back seat and go for an outing to one of the area’s glorious seaside stretches for some beachcombing fun in the sun. See how many fascinating seashells and treasures you can find peppered along the shoreline before you head back to Al Qusais. Some of the top beaches to jot down are:

• Kite Beach (13 miles away).
• Umm Suqeim Beach (15 miles away).

Traveling to Al Qusais for work? After an exhausting day of mingling and socializing, you might find your stomach shouting out for food. Thankfully, these convention and business centers offer an easy commute to some great restaurants and cafés:

• Expo Centre Sharjah (3 miles away).
• Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (7 miles away).

The open road is calling, and Al Qusais is a great base to kick-start your driving adventure. Situated 6 miles from the city center, the first thing you’ll need is the key to one our reliable rental cars. A full-size SUV will get you around Sharjah in total comfort — or perhaps you want to venture off the beaten path and uncover hidden gems with a rugged four-wheel drive. If you want to easily zip around the city, we’d recommend picking a compact or economy car. They might not be as spacious, but they’ll be a dream at maneuvering into those tiny parking spaces.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re planning an amazing road trip around Al Qusais, a roomy SUV could be a good choice. If you’re hoping for the best possible deal and plan to stick to city driving, a versatile compact is a smart pick. All you have to do is work out what suits you best, pack up the car, and hit the wide, open road.

You have to drive on the right-hand side of the road in Al Qusais. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, it’s a good idea to drive a little more carefully in destinations you’ve never been.

It’s relatively easy to find a car space in Al Qusais, although it can be difficult to score a spot in the busiest streets. Booking a hotel that has on-site parking is always a smart idea.

The speed limits in Al Qusais are similar to the rest of Dubai, ranging from 25km/h to 160km/h. To ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers, a default speed limit of 40km/h applies to most residential zones.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Otherwise, they may supply your information to the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Dubai.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Al Qusais, and you could even be fined for simply handling your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. However, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your attention stays on the road.

The BAC (blood alcohol content) limit for all drivers in Al Qusais is 0.0%. Take a taxi if you want to have a wine or two with dinner.