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Budget UAE Recognized at World Travel Awards

Budget Rent A Car was named the “UAE’s Leading Car Rental Company” for the second year in a row at this year’s World Travel Awards in Dubai.

by Staff
May 15, 2015
Budget UAE Recognized at World Travel Awards

Salim Damji, senior general manager at Budget UAE.

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Salim Damji, senior general manager at Budget UAE.

At the 2015 World Travel Awards in Dubai, Budget Rent A Car won the “UAE’s Leading Car Rental Company” award, marking the second consecutive year the company has received the honor.  

The award, which is based on the number of votes from travel and tourism professionals worldwide, recognized Budget UAE for its commitment to high standards of service.

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“We are extremely delighted to win the ‘UAE’s Leading Car Rental Company’ award for a second time,” said Salim Damji, group general manager at Budget Rent a Car UAE. “We strive to upgrade our products constantly. The newest addition to our fleet is the much sought-after Opel Cascada convertible. In addition, we have a range of Cadillacs, as well as popular Chevrolets such as the Corvette Stingray and the new Chevrolet Tahoe.”

The company currently operates 21 locations in the UAE, and plans to open more branches throughout the year in Dubai, Al Ain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.

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