Vehicle types · United Arab Emirates
Car Insurance by Vehicle Type in UAE
What a vehicle is used for changes how it is insured. These pages cover the vehicle categories most commonly registered in the UAE and the questions that come up for each.
Vehicle categories
- Commercial Vehicle InsuranceVans, delivery vehicles, light trucks and small fleets.
- Pickup InsurancePickups for private, site and light commercial use.
- SUV InsuranceFamily 4x4s, off-road cover and passenger protection.
- American Spec CarsCover for US-specification imports, assessed case by case by the insurer.
- Japanese Spec CarsCover for Japanese-market imports, including auction-sourced vehicles.
- Canadian Spec CarsCover for Canadian-market imports, usually underwritten individually.
- Non-GCC Cars in DubaiNon-GCC cover for vehicles registered with the RTA in Dubai.
- Chinese CarsCover for Chinese-brand vehicles bought through UAE distributors.
- Electric car insurance UAEBattery, charging equipment and certified repair networks.
- Luxury car insurance UAEHigh-value vehicles, agency repair and driver criteria.
- Sports car insurance UAEPerformance cars, modifications and track-use exclusions.
By brand
Vehicle-specific guidance for the brands most commonly registered in the UAE.
Important: The information on this page is general guidance about motor insurance in the UAE and is not a policy document or a guarantee of cover. Cover, benefits, exclusions, excess amounts and pricing differ between insurers and depend on your vehicle, driver profile and the policy wording issued to you. Always read the policy schedule and terms issued by the insurer before purchasing.
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