Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMG

Open-air motoring, with some restraint

The Mercedes-Benz SL43 AMG is a convertible that feels well suited to Dubai’s mix of wide roads and stop-start traffic. Its automatic transmission keeps the drive easy through Downtown, while the open roof makes a quieter run along Jumeirah Beach Road feel like an occasion. It is sporty, but you do not need an empty road to enjoy it.

In the hotter part of the day, you can keep the roof up and the air conditioning on, then lower it for an evening drive through the Marina or around the Palm. As with any low-slung sports car, take hotel entrances and speed bumps with care.

Best with plans, not a packed itinerary

This SL makes sense for a couple visiting Dubai, a birthday evening, or a photo or film shoot where an open-top Mercedes-Benz fits the brief. It is also a good choice for a relaxed drive towards Abu Dhabi. You get the pleasure of a convertible without having to plan every journey around the weather.

There are four seats, though the rear pair are better treated as occasional seats than the basis for a long group trip. If you are travelling with several large cases or taking a family on an airport run, a larger car would be the more practical choice.

The details before you set off

The SL43 AMG has a 2.0L turbo I4 petrol engine producing 375 hp, an automatic transmission, two doors and four seats. Those are the useful figures; on Dubai roads, its appeal is the combination of an open roof, a comfortable cabin and enough response to make an ordinary journey enjoyable.

The rental price is AED 946 per day, with insurance included. There is no security deposit on this car, and the minimum age is 21. If you would like to rent a Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, send your dates on WhatsApp. Delivery and pickup within Dubai are free, and weekly or monthly rates are available on request. Every rental includes 250 km per day.