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Old Oct 24, 2019, 4:27 pm
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MrM2016
 
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Originally Posted by mpeterson78
Is there some reason everyone just isn't renting a car and driving? Rental cars to Al Maha are cheap and taxis seem very expensive. I was able to get a car that I pick up in the Dubai Marina, stay at Al Maha for 2 nights, and then drop it off at DXB. It was $60. And I'm assuming fuel will be cheap too. And free parking at Al Maha. Am I missing something? Why would people want to pay more for taxis? Is it just the convenience factor?
I rented. No issues whatsoever. Very convenient, enjoyed the flexibility of going into Dubai one evening.

Assume most people do not enjoy the hassle of driving and renting. I tend to enjoy it!
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