3 young Brits released from Dubai after rental car ‘episode’

3 young Brits released from Dubai after rental car ‘episode’.

Three 18 year old Londoners faced charges in Dubai over a rental car incident. The group had decided to take a few days away before returning to studies but they had no idea it would turn into a highly expensive and frightening experience.

The group rented a Range Rover from Rotana car rentals to enjoy throughout their stay. One of the drivers accidentally scraped a bin in a public car park from a distance of one metre. The bin owner called the police and the driver was charged with ‘driving without a licence’, although he held a provisional. Rotana demanded £16,000 for the small scratches but they still faced potential prison time. The bin owner also wanted to open a civil case for the damage to his bin.