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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates. They are made up of Abu Dhabi (which is the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain Key rules, regulations and things to know Driving:
Drive
on the right
and overtake on
the left.
You will find the place names, streets and signage e.g roadworks written in English as well as Arabic
Foreign travel advice United Arab Emirates from UK Government Here Telephone Country Code: +971
Police 999 Ambulance 998
Fire
997 Finally, Don't forget your carhire excess insurance and buy it before you set off.
Images of Dubai
Useful websites Fact File – United Arab Emirates — UAE @ jml villas.com
Other Country Information Guides
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On highways there is a
minimum speed limit of
60 Km. In residential
areas, speed limits can
be as low as 40 Km.
An International Driving
Permit - (IDP) is also
required. 
Accidents -
All road accidents, even
a minor scratch, must
be reported to the police
(Telephone 999). You need
to record as much information
as possible using a camera
/ mobile phone.
The
Dubai Police also has
an important role in ensuring
safety and traffic regulations.
They have a website that
has information on traffic
procedures, violations
and fines. 
Seat
belts: It is compulsory
for front and rear seat
occupants to wear seat
belts.
Mobile Phones: It
is illegal to use a hand
held mobile phone whilst
driving.
This rule does not apply
to hands free phones
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