Frequently Asked Questions
Pay Per Minute Rental
If you face any issues during your journey with the Yaldi-provided car, Please contact us:
Live Chat: yaldi.ae
Call: 800-YALDI
Email: support@yaldi.ae
If all else fails and the issues persist -
Please contact us:
Live Chat: yaldi.ae
Email: support@yaldi.ae
Call: 800-YALDI
Before you end your trip, check the fuel gauge to make sure that there is at least 1/4 fuel in the tank for the next user. Let’s be mindful and pay it forward fo your follow Yaldi Users.
The fuel percentage shown on the app is only for reference purposes and the user should check the fuel gauge. You can refuel for free at our partner petrol station ENOC (Dubai). If you’re running low, drive to one of our partner petrol stations and use the Yaldi fuel card to pay.
Live Chat: yaldi.ae
Email: support@yaldi.ae
Call: 800-YALDI
Drivers License
Identity Card
You can send your documents through support@yaldi.ae for approval or use our app to upload your documents!
*If you are a UAE residency visa holder then you must have a UAE driving license in order to be eligible to become a Yaldi Customer and driving license from any other countries will not be accepted.
Austria
Italy
Sweden
Kuwait
Belgium
United Kingdom
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Turkey
Poland
Oman
Germany
Greece
Finland
Qatar
France
Switzerland
Portugal
South Korea
Ireland
Norway
Canada
New Zealand
Netherland
Denmark
United States of America
Hong Kong
Japan
South Africa
Australia
Singapore
If you are a Tourist
Simple Download our app and upload for approval in 4mins!
Damages
Parking
Please be mindful that journeys cannot end in:
- Any underground or multi-level parking Mall
- Private free or paid parking RTA ZONE E-J
- Malls
- Valet parking
- Airport
Refueling
Reserving Cars
Car Etiquette
Yaldi accepts driving licenses from the following countries if you do not have a driving license that was issued in the UAE.
*If you are a UAE residency visa holder then you must have a UAE driving license in order to be eligible to become a Yaldi Customer and a driving license from any other country will not be accepted.
Austria
Italy
Sweden
Kuwait
Belgium
United Kingdom
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Turkey
Poland
Oman
Germany
Greece
Finland
Qatar
France
Switzerland
Portugal
South Korea
Ireland
Norway
Canada
New Zealand
Netherland
Denmark
United States of America
Hong Kong
Japan
South Africa
Australia
Singapore
If you have ended your trip in the above RTA parking zones -
Please email support@yaldi.ae with the RTA parking zone code.
Please be mindful that journeys cannot end/park in :
Note – driver’s minimum age is 21. However, between ages of 21 years and 25 years, you will be liable for 10% of accident cost plus excess for at-fault claims
We want to create a community at Yaldi and Yaldeets is what will achieve this!
Long-term Rental
- Booking Terms
- How can I cancel a reservation? Will I be charged?Please refer to the terms of your rental period for more information. Cancelation Policy:
Early Termination/ Cancellation :
• Daily rental - No early termination allowed.
• Weekly rental - No early termination allowed.
• Monthly rental - One months notice required to return the vehicle.
*If rental is returned with no prior notice full payment of the rental amount remains.
- Can I extend my reservation?For Long Term rentals, of course you can extend your reservation if renting our cars for daily/weekly/monthly use. In case of extensions, simple extend from the application or please contact us: Live Chat: yaldi.ae Call: 800-YALDI Email: support@Yaldi.ae
- Will I be charged a deposit for booking a Yaldi Car?Yes, reserving/booking a Long Term car is 1000AED charge. Once your booking agreement has ended and Yaldi car is returned we will refund you your deposit within 21 working days. As per the Yaldi T&C, if you have any Salik/fine remaining or your rental car was subject to damage/scratched at the end of your rental term, Yaldi will use your Deposit to settle this charge and refund you the balance within 21 working days.
- What are your terms and conditions?You can find our terms and conditions by Clicking Here.
- Who pays the Salik?No, You (the customer) are responsible to pay for any Salik costs incurred during your reservation (Both pay-per-min & Long term rental fleet) . Long Term Rental Fleet: All Salik will be applied to your pending invoice or at the end of the rental agreement which ever happens first. RTA/Admin fees apply. Charges/Payment will be made 24/48hours after your trip. We receive details of fines or Salik only after your trip from authorities and do not have any influence on that. You might receive a notification from us several weeks after your trip depending on when we get notified by the concerned department. This does not waive your liability.
- What happens if I get a fine during my rental?All fines will be charged separately within 5-7 business days of your reservation, with an additional RTA/administration charge. Long Term Rental Fleet: All Fines will be applied to your pending invoice or at the end of the rental agreement which ever happens first. RTA/Admin fees apply. We receive details of fines or Salik only after your trip from authorities and do not have any influence on that. You might receive a notification from us several weeks after your trip depending on when we get notified by the concerned department. This does not waive your liability.
- What is the Yaldi Mileage allowance/limit?Mileage depends on the type of rental. See below:
- Per-Minute Rentals = 200KM per ride
- Daily Rental = 200 KM per day
- Weekly Rental = 1750KM per week
- Monthly Rental = 5000KM per month
- Yaldi Car Etiquette
- Can I take my pet in a Yaldi Car?No, we are sorry you cannot carry your pet in our cars as we need to be mindful of the next user. Hand over of the car will remind the same as T&Cs state. Additional charges will be deducted as per our terms and condition if the car is not returned in good condition.
- Can I smoke inside Yaldi?We want everyone to have a fresh start each drive. Smoking is strictly prohibited in our Yaldi cars, as the scent from cigarettes, cigars, vapes, or other strong scents can impact the health and experience of other users. We want to keep our cleaning efficient and affective making sure cars are fully sanitized - We don’t want to use our resources in the event that we find any damage or detect any smell caused by smoking. Cleaning Charges will apply if we need to send our Yaldi Crew to fully sanitize the car after the use of Smoke.
- I have lost an item or I have found an item?If you wish to report a lost item or have lost your item in the car please contact us: Live Chat: yaldi.ae Call: 800-YALDI Email: support@yaldi.ae • All lost and found items should be collected by the owner within 7 days from the day they were retrieved or found. • To claim a lost item, you are required to provide any proof of identification for the sake of documentation and future referencing. Note: We will need proof of identification to release the Item. • In case you are not able to collect the item yourself, you may send us a NOC at support@yaldi.ae mentioning the name and contact details of the person who will collect the items on your behalf along with a valid proof of identification which will be presented to us at our office. • In case you find anything in your Yaldi car that does not belong to you and is not part of the Yaldi equipment, Keep the item in the vehicle, please contact our team on Live Chat: yaldi.ae, Call: 800-YALDI or Email: support@yaldi.ae
- What happens if I return the car low on fuel?We at Yaldi want you to pay it forward! You need to leave the car with at least 20% fuel, regardless of how much fuel there was when you started your trip. This means the next Yaldi user has enough fuel to start their journey.
- Sign up & Registration
- Who can drive a Yaldi car?To be eligible to drive our Yaldi cars, you need to meet the following criteria: Age
- To register you must be 21 years or older to apply. However, if you are below 25 years old, you will be liable for 10% of the accident cost in addition to excess charge in case of any accidents.
- To register you must hold a valid, unexpired UAE Driver's License.
- We also accept international driving licenses from the following countries only.
- To register you must hold a valid, unexpired, and government-issued Emirates Identity Card if you are a UAE resident
- For Tourists, we need your Passport and Visa copy.
- Which countries driving license is accepted by Yaldi?Yaldi accepts driving licenses from the following countries for long term rentals if you do not have a driving license which was issued in the UAE.
Austria Italy Sweden Kuwait Belgium United Kingdom Romania Saudi Arabia Spain Turkey Poland Oman Germany Greece Finland Qatar France Switzerland Portugal South Korea Ireland Norway Canada New Zealand Netherland Denmark United States of America Hong Kong Japan South Africa Australia Singapore - Is there a minimum age to rent a Yaldi car?As per Insurance covered by Yaldi and minimum requirements to drive a Yaldi car are:
- The driver needs to be 21 years or above.
- You need to have a driver’s license which is at least 12 months old in the UAE or outside the UAE and is recognized by the appropriate authorities.
- Can I rent a Yaldi car as a tourist?Yes, for long-term rentals, you can join us now if you fulfill the following criteria.
- You are 21 years old or above
- Driving license which is at least 12 months old
Austria Italy Sweden Kuwait Belgium United Kingdom Romania Saudi Arabia Spain Turkey Poland Oman Germany Greece Finland Qatar France Switzerland Portugal South Korea Ireland Norway Canada New Zealand Netherland Denmark United States of America Hong Kong Japan South Africa Australia Singapore - What documents do I need to register with Yaldi?You need to have a valid - If you are a UAE Resident or a Citizen (holding a Residency visa)
- UAE Driving license which is older than 12 months.
- Emirates ID
- Copy of your home country driving license
- Passport Copy and/or VISA copy
- Starting the ride
- Can I drive to any other Emirate?Yes, You can drive to any Emirate while renting a Yaldi Car.
- Can I drive the car outside the UAE?No, unfortunately, Government regulation does not permit the use of Yaldi cars outside of the UAE.
- How do I know if a car is available?Please Visit our Meet The Fleet page to see what cars are available! If you require Long Term rental, please contact us: Live Chat: yaldi.ae Call: 800-YALDI Email: support@Yaldi.ae
- What are the basic rules to follow when renting with Yaldi?We want to make commuting and connecting as easy as possible through all emirates of the UAE. Car Delivery
- Long Term Cars will be delivered or picked up from your location free of charge at a pre-agreed time within the Emirate of Dubai.
- When you book your car check the car, Inspect the car, and report all dents, damages, scratches, and cleanliness before you sign your rental agreement. We want to give you every opportunity to make your experience simple. If you need to report damage before you sign our Yaldi Crew Driver will make a report and send it to our team.
- After your trip, please report any damages or cleaning required. We would rather help fix the problem as soon as possible for the next user so please pay it forward. If you need to report damage after you start your trip: Email photos/report to: Support@yaldi.ae
- All reports can be made through email so our maintenance team can be sent to check the car.
- If reports are not sent you may need to cover this cost.
- Paid parking during your reservation is at your own expense.
- Refueling Long Term rental cars are at your own Expense.
- A 1000AED deposit is required before your Yaldi Long term Car is Delivered. Please Click here to see more information.
- Please no smoke in your Yaldi car.
- Please leave the car in a clean/useable condition for the following user
- Please ensure you have at least 20% fuel in your Yaldi car for the following user.
- Drivers must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while operating the vehicle. All insurance claims resulting from driving under the influence will be denied and you will be responsible for all resulting damage repairs as per the Yaldi Damage Rate Card.
- Please remember all journeys begin and end in Dubai.
- When you book your car check the car and report all dents, damages, scratches, and cleanliness before you start your journey we want to give you every opportunity to make your experience simple. If you need to report damage before you start your trip: Email photos/report to : Support@yaldi.ae
- After your trip, please report any damages or cleaning required. We would rather help fix the problem as soon as possible for the next user so please pay it forward. If you need to report damage after you start your trip: Email photos/report to: Support@yaldi.ae
- All reports can be made through email so our maintenance team can be sent to check the car.
- If reports are not sent you may need to cover this cost.
- Paid parking during your reservation is at your own expense.
- You can end your trip using an A-D RTA-approved zones for pay-per-min Yaldi cars.
- Please email your parking zone code to support@yaldi.ae once you have completed your trip.
- Refueling pay-per-min Yaldi cars is easy just go to any ENCO petrol station. Each car has a VIP tag attached to make fueling easy.
- Refueling Long Term rental cars are at your own Expense.
- You can reserve your car for up to 1Omins before you reach the car.
- Please remember to send your parking code/location to support@yaldi.ae once you have ended your trip
- Please no smoke in your Yaldi car.
- Please leave the car in a clean/useable condition for the following user
- Please ensure you have at least 20% fuel in your Yaldi car for the following user.
- Please leave the keys in the designated spot (glove box or Cupholder)
- Why isn't my Yaldi Car starting?There can be multiple reasons for the vehicle not starting.
- If it is network or a dead battery issue, please contact us so our Customer Service team and assist:
- In case of declined payments, the vehicle will be immobilized. The customer should settle the payment and then call us or email us to unblock the vehicle.
- Parking
- Can I use the valet parking during my journey?You are allowed to use valet parking/paid parking during the duration of your vehicle rental plan at your own expense. Ending your Pay-Per-min Yaldi car using a Valet service is prohibited.
- Where can I park my Yaldi car?Long Term Rental Fleet: All paid parking is at your expense.
- Pay Per Min Guide
- Can I use the valet parking during my journey?You are allowed to use valet parking/paid parking during the duration of your vehicle rental plan at your own expense. Ending your Pay-Per-min Yaldi car using a Valet service is prohibited.
- Does Yaldi provide insurance?Yes, we do provide comprehensive insurance for our cars. So know we have you covered!
- What if I have an accident?In the event of an accident, Firstly make sure you are in a safe place and call the police on 999 or Download the Dubai police app and report an accident. Then call us to give you step by step guide as to what to do next : Call: 800-YALDI Once the police have arrived, please secure a valid police report. Yaldi shall be able to claim insurance upon receiving the police report.
- Depending on the report you will be covered by my Yaldi.
- If you receive a green report/non-faulty report you will not be liable for any additional charges and all the damages will be covered by Yaldi.
- If you receive a red report/faulty report you will be liable for additional charges.
- Send all Reports to Email: support@Yaldi.ae
- What are the basic rules to follow when renting with Yaldi?We want to make commuting and connecting as easy as possible through all emirates of the UAE. Car Delivery
- Long Term Cars will be delivered or picked up from your location free of charge at a pre-agreed time within the Emirate of Dubai.
- When you book your car check the car, Inspect the car, and report all dents, damages, scratches, and cleanliness before you sign your rental agreement. We want to give you every opportunity to make your experience simple. If you need to report damage before you sign our Yaldi Crew Driver will make a report and send it to our team.
- After your trip, please report any damages or cleaning required. We would rather help fix the problem as soon as possible for the next user so please pay it forward. If you need to report damage after you start your trip: Email photos/report to: Support@yaldi.ae
- All reports can be made through email so our maintenance team can be sent to check the car.
- If reports are not sent you may need to cover this cost.
- Paid parking during your reservation is at your own expense.
- Refueling Long Term rental cars are at your own Expense.
- A 1000AED deposit is required before your Yaldi Long term Car is Delivered. Please Click here to see more information.
- Please no smoke in your Yaldi car.
- Please leave the car in a clean/useable condition for the following user
- Please ensure you have at least 20% fuel in your Yaldi car for the following user.
- Drivers must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while operating the vehicle. All insurance claims resulting from driving under the influence will be denied and you will be responsible for all resulting damage repairs as per the Yaldi Damage Rate Card.
- Please remember all journeys begin and end in Dubai.
- When you book your car check the car and report all dents, damages, scratches, and cleanliness before you start your journey we want to give you every opportunity to make your experience simple. If you need to report damage before you start your trip: Email photos/report to : Support@yaldi.ae
- After your trip, please report any damages or cleaning required. We would rather help fix the problem as soon as possible for the next user so please pay it forward. If you need to report damage after you start your trip: Email photos/report to: Support@yaldi.ae
- All reports can be made through email so our maintenance team can be sent to check the car.
- If reports are not sent you may need to cover this cost.
- Paid parking during your reservation is at your own expense.
- You can end your trip using an A-D RTA-approved zones for pay-per-min Yaldi cars.
- Please email your parking zone code to support@yaldi.ae once you have completed your trip.
- Refueling pay-per-min Yaldi cars is easy just go to any ENCO petrol station. Each car has a VIP tag attached to make fueling easy.
- Refueling Long Term rental cars are at your own Expense.
- You can reserve your car for up to 1Omins before you reach the car.
- Please remember to send your parking code/location to support@yaldi.ae once you have ended your trip
- Please no smoke in your Yaldi car.
- Please leave the car in a clean/useable condition for the following user
- Please ensure you have at least 20% fuel in your Yaldi car for the following user.
- Please leave the keys in the designated spot (glove box or Cupholder)
- Insurance
- Can someone else drive the car which is booked under my name?No, it is prohibited to allow someone else drive your Yaldi Car while booked/signed under your name. You will be in breach of our Insurance policy. It is possible to have a named driver under your long term rental terms (added fee) provided our Customer Service Agents have received and approved the name drivers documents. To add someone to your current policy or for any questions please contact us: Live Chat: yaldi.ae Call: 800-YALDI Email: support@Yaldi.ae
- Does Yaldi provide insurance?Yes, we do provide comprehensive insurance for our cars. So know we have you covered!
- What if I have an accident?In the event of an accident, Firstly make sure you are in a safe place and call the police on 999 or Download the Dubai police app and report an accident. Then call us to give you step by step guide as to what to do next : Call: 800-YALDI Once the police have arrived, please secure a valid police report. Yaldi shall be able to claim insurance upon receiving the police report.
- Depending on the report you will be covered by my Yaldi.
- If you receive a green report/non-faulty report you will not be liable for any additional charges and all the damages will be covered by Yaldi.
- If you receive a red report/faulty report you will be liable for additional charges.
- Send all Reports to Email: support@Yaldi.ae
- What is an excess fee and when does it apply?Excess fee is any additional charges you are required to pay towards a claim that needs to be raised to our insurance. This fee is payable only if an accident or damage is caused for which you receive a white or red report from the police. Click here to see our Insurance Policy. Click here to see our Excess fee. The excess fee you will be charged is based on the fees and penalties listed on our website.
- Do you have road side assistance?Yes, Yaldi provides roadside assistance for the whole Yaldi fleet. Our roadside assistance team will assist customers in case of accidents, critical issues like replacing the car or towing vehicles stuck in sand etc. We ensure RSA is provided to all our customers in need as soon as possible. Please contact us: Live Chat: yaldi.ae Email: support@yaldi.ae Call: 800-YALDI
- Payment at Yaldi
- What is the price for Long Term Rental Yaldi car?Click the link to Meet Our Fleet . View the Pricing for our Long Term Rental fleet. Price of our Long Term rental Fleet Included : Drop off/pick up of car to your location. Excludes: Fuel/RTA parking are at your own expense during your rental period. Salik/Fines are billed with your according invoice or at the end of your rental agreement. Also have a look at your Mileage Limits per rental period.
- Do I pay any membership fees/reservation fee or deposit?1000aed Deposit does apply for Long Term term as a security deposit for your rental period. This Amount is released after your rental settlement. * Please allow up to 21 working days for refund.
- What if I notice a fault in my invoice or trip records?Just get in contact with us to dispute your invoice or trip records, or have any queries concerning any of our services. Please contact us: Live Chat: yaldi.ae Call: 800-YALDI Email: support@Yaldi.ae
- Is fuel included while renting a Yaldi Car?Long Term Rental Fleet: For long-term bookings , users will have to cover the cost of fuel at there own expense.
- Do I get compensated if I refuel the car?Long Term Rental Fleet: No, Fuel is at your own expense - No reimbursement will apply.