How is driving from Doha to Sharjah by Corolla Car with a family of 2 adults and 2 children?

mumukavi
By mumukavi

Can anyone help us to plan for Eid ul Fitr holidays - travel to emirates by car with family of 2 adult and 2 children?

By SANKARLAL55• 15 Sep 2008 13:20
Rating: 5/5
SANKARLAL55

Make sure your car insurance covers all passengers and in UAE as well. Check with your insurance company.

Getting a visa is the preferred one. Don't attempt at entry point.

Keep on attempt in UAE embasy in Doha (Diplomatic area). I got in fifth attempt 8 years ago and I travelled in Honda civic (1994 model).

Going by Carolla is not bad.

Drive safely with in speed limits.

UAE border to Abudhabi road especially after Ruwais look-out for sand accumulation in the main highway itself. Keep very close watch.

Every 200-300Km give rest to your self and car 10-15 min will do.

Get a decent street map of UAE in order to not to get lost in looooong waiting traffic jams. Plan and drive. Avoid rush hours.

Enjoy

By darkvader• 15 Sep 2008 13:16
Rating: 4/5
darkvader

D jOurneY wil b nIce.. buT b sure DaT u geT enUff spaCe nd If U hav a cd plaYer at ur caR, Juz make sure u taK enuff cd's for ur musiC. nd choose more slOw or soNgs without much beats more than the hip songs, coz u get tiring whn u go with the beats for a long time.. NYwaY.. haPy jouRneY...

By niyaza• 15 Sep 2008 13:09
Rating: 4/5
niyaza

Hi

I too want to go by road in my corolla, how to get the visa when i enquired in the UAE embassy they said that u need to get a visa from Dubai not from here. In my labout Card (Supervisor)

Any advice on this.

By bleu• 15 Sep 2008 12:40
Rating: 5/5
bleu

Car travel is one of the main reasons for all those LandCruisers you see all around Doha.

By Omersaleem11• 15 Sep 2008 12:38
Rating: 5/5
Omersaleem11

I think above person is right....

but accidents will happen in 4wd as well.

i think Corolla is the best car for travelling,,,, because you have a small family,

but you have to make sure that your car is fully OK & have a good condition to travel ,,,

& then you will go,,,

SAFETY FIRST,,, : )

& happy Journey

By alsboy• 15 Sep 2008 11:48
Rating: 3/5
alsboy

Dangerous & very tiring... Usually people drive out in a 4WD rather dan a sedan (not tht i am sayin, people dont...) B/w... How old r des children of urs? Wudnt u rather look at the safer side and drive out in a 4WD. Its neva hurting 2 know tht u do look at safety... Happy journey...!!!

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