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Budget Opens at UAE Airport

Budget Rent a Car has launched a new facility at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Now Budget is located at four international airports in the United Arab Emirates.

by Staff
February 8, 2016
Budget Opens at UAE Airport

Budget UAE has opened a new location at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Photo courtesy of Budget.

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Budget UAE has opened a new location at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Photo courtesy of Budget.

Budget Rent a Car has opened a new location at the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

With this addition, Budget will have locations at four international airports in UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

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“Budget is keen to tap its expertise of servicing airport customers,” said Salim Damji, group general manager, Budget Rent a Car UAE. “This category of customers expects quick service and easy vehicle availability. Budget goes the extra mile to reserve cars as per customers’ requirements. We are the first premium car rental company to open an outlet at RAK International Airport, and we aim to capture a sizable market share.”

Damji added that Budget’s expansion strategy is focused on having a strong presence in all emirates and at all upcoming airports.

Currently, Budget has 22 locations in UAE, which include offices at airports, hotels and major business hubs.

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