Taxi & Hala
Dubai taxis and Hala booking — how to get one and how fares work.
Getting a taxi
Hail one on the street, pick one up at a taxi rank, or book through an app.
Hala
Hala lets you book RTA-licensed taxis through an app.
Fares
Metered. Approx. in Dubai: AED 5 when hailed on the street, AED 9–13 when booked (depends on time), AED 12 minimum; airport pickups AED 25. The per-km rate is revised monthly with fuel prices (about AED 2.2). Cards accepted.
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
Official cream-coloured taxis. Hail on street or book by app/phone.
Street hail from AED 5; booked AED 9–13 by time of day; airport pickup AED 25; AED 12 minimum fare. Per-km rate changes monthly with fuel prices (about AED 2.2)
✓ Checked against official site (Nov 2026)
800 88088Book Hala (RTA metered taxis) or private cars in the Careem app.
Book cars and Dubai taxis in the Uber app.
Related questions
I left something in a taxi — what now?
Contact RTA's official customer service. Your receipt helps.
Official sources
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