Car renter in Dubai slapped with Dh3,526 fine after returning damaged Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini

Dubai: A man of Arab nationality has been ordered by a Dubai civil court to pay Dh 3,526 to a luxury car rental company after accumulating hefty traffic fines and returning high-end vehicles with visible damage.

The ruling came after the defendant failed to appear in court to contest the case, prompting a decision issued in absentia.

According to the case files, the man rented a Rolls-Royce Cullinan for one day at Dh 3,570. During that 24-hour period, he committed traffic violations amounting to Dh 5,400, more than the cost of the rental itself.

Just days later, he rented another vehicle from the same agency, a Lamborghini Urus, for three days at Dh 9,360. However, he exceeded the contractual daily mileage limit of 250 kilometers, incurring additional charges.

When the car was returned, the agency staff found visible scratches and damage to the front and rear of the Lamborghini.

The renter initially promised to cover all associated costs but delayed payments despite repeated follow-ups.

The company eventually repaired the vehicle at its own expense to avoid further financial losses from an idle vehicle, with repair costs totaling Dh 2,500.

While the man did settle a portion of the dues, around Dh 25,938, the outstanding amount of Dh 3,526 remained unpaid, prompting the rental firm to file a civil lawsuit.

The company submitted signed rental contracts, photos of the damages, official repair invoices, and violation records as evidence.

The court, citing the defendant’s failure to respond or provide any defense, upheld the validity of the contracts and ruled that the man was liable for the remaining balance.