Broken down in the UAE? Here is what to do while you wait for a tow
10 Jul 2026 · Rakkibo Admin
A breakdown is never convenient, especially in the UAE heat. Stay calm, stay safe, and get moving again fast.
1. Get off the road if you can. Ease onto the hard shoulder or the nearest safe spot, well away from moving traffic.
2. Make yourself visible. Hazard lights on, and place your warning triangle behind the vehicle if you have one. On a motorway, stand behind the barrier — not beside the car.
3. Stay hydrated and out of the sun. If it's hot, wait somewhere shaded rather than inside a stationary car.
4. Request a tow. Open Rakkibo, tap Towing, and tell us where to collect and drop your vehicle. A towing partner accepts and quotes a price, so there are no surprises.
5. Have your details ready. Your location, the vehicle's make and model, and a contact number all help the driver reach you quickly.
Once you're safe, you can also line up the part you need on Rakkibo and have it delivered straight to the garage — so the fix starts the moment your car arrives.
1. Get off the road if you can. Ease onto the hard shoulder or the nearest safe spot, well away from moving traffic.
2. Make yourself visible. Hazard lights on, and place your warning triangle behind the vehicle if you have one. On a motorway, stand behind the barrier — not beside the car.
3. Stay hydrated and out of the sun. If it's hot, wait somewhere shaded rather than inside a stationary car.
4. Request a tow. Open Rakkibo, tap Towing, and tell us where to collect and drop your vehicle. A towing partner accepts and quotes a price, so there are no surprises.
5. Have your details ready. Your location, the vehicle's make and model, and a contact number all help the driver reach you quickly.
Once you're safe, you can also line up the part you need on Rakkibo and have it delivered straight to the garage — so the fix starts the moment your car arrives.