Car Rental in Al Shahamah: Monthly Cars for Commuting and Family Use

Al Shahamah sits between the E10, E11 and E12 roads, which makes it a quiet place to live and a car-dependent one. Most residents drive to Abu Dhabi Island, Yas Island or the airport area, and the question is rarely a single day: it is whether a car for a month costs less trouble than a taxi habit. This page is for people living or staying in Shahama who want a rental that fits that routine.

Old and New Shahama, and how they connect

Al Salam Street divides Old Shahama from New Shahama, and Al Shahama Road and Al Falah Road carry most local trips. Area guides place Al Bahia, Al Rahba, Al Reef, Hydra Village and Al Raha Beach among the neighbours. Rough drive times from those guides are about 8 minutes to Al Raha Beach, about 12 to Yas Island and about 15 to the airport, and traffic on the main roads changes them. Public transport is limited, which is why renters here tend to think in weeks, not days.

Work out the monthly kilometres first

Commuting is where a rental plan is won or lost. Suppose a round trip to the island is 100 km and you drive it on 22 working days. That is 2,200 km before any weekend errand, school run or trip to Yas. Under the published terms, economy, standard and SUV classes include 2,500 km a month and higher allowances are listed as upgrades, so the margin is thin. Do this arithmetic with your own route before you choose a plan, and ask the quote to show the allowance and what happens beyond it.

A monthly rental plan suits the first and last rows. For a single driver on a fixed route, the economy car category is the natural starting point, though fuel efficiency and boot space vary by model, so read the card before you decide.

Who rents here, and why

Three groups ask most often. The first is a household that has one car for two working adults and wants a second for a month or two while plans settle. The second is a visitor staying with relatives in New Shahama who does not want to depend on lifts. The third is a worker whose own car is off the road and needs a car for the same route every morning. Each should tell the team how many people will drive, how long the car is needed and what the daily route looks like, because those three answers set the plan.

Delivery, collection and the Musaffah branch

Quick Lease lists a branch in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, and collecting there is one option. If you prefer delivery to your street, the terms list delivery and collection charges separately and the quote states whether your address is covered. Outside Dubai, a collection request needs at least 24 hours of notice, so plan the return a day ahead. One-way trips between cities are also listed as a separate charge.

Rules to read before you collect

Renters must be 21 or older, and a driver aged 21 to under 25 is treated as a young driver who needs approval and pays an additional charge. A licence recognised in the UAE is required; visitors should confirm that theirs, or their international documentation, is accepted before they fly. The agreement lists the drivers, and a second driver such as a spouse is added for a fee. Return the car with about the fuel it had when you collected it. If your route crosses a toll point, Salik and other tolls are billed at cost plus an administration fee. On return, there is no charge for up to 60 minutes late, subject to approval, but more than two hours late may be billed as a full extra day. Any deposit balance comes back within 21 calendar days of return.

Check the quote before you pay

A written quote should list the vehicle class, the kilometre allowance, the deposit, the named drivers, the delivery and collection arrangement and any extra charge. Photograph the car at handover and again at return, with the fuel gauge in the frame. If the quote differs from what you were told on the phone, ask for a corrected version before you pay, since the quote is the document to compare against the final invoice.

Leisure on the weekend

Many Shahama households use a rental for weekend trips as well. Yas Island is the nearest large leisure area, and the rental stays within the UAE unless Quick Lease approves otherwise in writing, so check before planning anything across a border. If you expect to keep a car for a year or more, the personal lease option has its own contract and is worth comparing.

For help with other parts of the capital, see the guide to renting a car in Abu Dhabi. The full range of plans is also on the Quick Lease main site.

Request your Shahama monthly quote

Tell us your street or community in Shahama, your start date, the route you drive most days and how many people will drive. Use the form above or ring 800 78425, and ask for a written quote that shows kilometres, deposit and collection notice before any payment.