u/Agreeable_Letter3639 — reddlx

Hi everyone,

Im planning to buy our first car in the UAE and would really appreciate some genuine recommendations from people with ownership experience.

About us:
- i will use the car mainly for daily office commute (~50km/day max)
- Weekend long drives occasionally
- First driving experience in UAE traffic
- Planning to keep the car around 2 years
- Budget ideally around AED 55k–75k
- Looking mainly at certified used cars

Our priorities:

Reliability / low maintenance
Good resale value
Easy driving & parking

Currently leaning towards:
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Honda CR-V
- Mazda CX-5

Would love to hear:
- Which SUV/sedan would you personally recommend in UAE?
- Hybrid or normal petrol?
- Best model years & trims to target?
- Any cars/models we should avoid?

Thanks in advance 🙌