Car Hire at Dubai IBN Battuta Mall – Driving in Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road, which runs beside the mall, is one of Dubai’s busiest but best-maintained highways. From here, you can easily reach:
Downtown Dubai in ~25 minutes
Abu Dhabi in ~1 hour
DXB Airport in ~35 minutes
The UAE drives on the right-hand side, and road signs are in both English and Arabic. Roads are wide and well-signposted, though fast-moving traffic and frequent lane changes mean drivers must stay alert.
Speed Limits Near the Mall:
City roads: 60–80 km/h (37–50 mph)
Highways (like E11): 100–120 km/h (62–75 mph)
Speed cameras and radar traps are common—fines for speeding are high.
Be cautious in mall parking areas, which are usually busy. Valet services and underground parking are also available.
Navigation apps (Google Maps, Waze) are highly reliable in Dubai.
Fuel is inexpensive in the UAE. Stations near Ibn Battuta Mall (like ENOC and ADNOC) are just a few minutes’ drive away. Most are full-service and accept both cards and cash (AED).
Parking at the mall is free and abundant:
Open-air lots, underground parking, and valet services are available
The mall is known for easy, organized parking and clear signage