Ferrari or McLaren in Dubai? An Honest Comparison
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Short answer: rent a Ferrari if the badge and the sound are the point – the F8 Tributo starts at AED 2,599 a day. Rent a McLaren if you care more about how it drives than how it is recognised – the 570S starts at AED 2,329. Neither requires a security deposit at Hermas.
The two fleets
- Ferrari F8 Tributo – AED 2,599/day. The classic mid-engine V8 Ferrari experience.
- Ferrari SF90 – AED 5,299/day. Hybrid, and brutally fast.
- Ferrari Purosangue – AED 7,999/day. Ferrari’s four-door – the rarest car in our fleet.
- McLaren 570S – AED 2,329/day.
- McLaren 720S – AED 3,139/day.
- McLaren 750S Spider – AED 3,319/day.
Recognition
A Ferrari is understood by everyone, everywhere, instantly – including by the people whose reaction you may be renting it for. A McLaren is recognised by enthusiasts and often mistaken by everyone else. If the car is for a photo shoot, a proposal or a birthday surprise, that difference matters more than any specification.
The drive
McLaren builds cars around the driver: the visibility is better, the steering is more communicative, and the ride is famously supple for a supercar – which counts on Dubai’s expansion joints. Ferrari builds for occasion and theatre. Both are far beyond what any public road allows, so choose on feel rather than numbers.
If you want something different
The Purosangue at AED 7,999 a day is the outlier: a Ferrari with four doors and four seats that almost nobody in Dubai has driven. It rents to people who have already had the F8 experience and want the story nobody else at the table has. At the other end, the Lamborghini Huracan and the Porsche 911 Turbo S at AED 2,329 deliver a similar thrill for less – compare the full sports car collection before you commit.
What both include
Comprehensive insurance, VAT, free delivery anywhere in Dubai, and no security deposit – which for a car in this class is unusual in this market. Salik and fines are billed after the rental. Read the no-deposit policy.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a Ferrari in Dubai?
From AED 2,599 a day for the F8 Tributo, AED 5,299 for the SF90 and AED 7,999 for the Purosangue – insurance and VAT included, no deposit taken.
Can you rent a Ferrari in Dubai without a deposit?
At Hermas, yes. We take no security deposit on any car in the fleet, supercars included – a document signed at handover replaces it.
What licence do I need to rent a supercar in Dubai?
Tourists need a passport and a valid international driving licence; UAE residents need Emirates ID and a UAE licence. The driver must be 21 or over.
Tell us the date on WhatsApp (+971 56 100 8003) and we will confirm which of these is available – delivered free anywhere in Dubai.
