Travelling across Dubai with children often means more than choosing a car with enough seats. The booking team needs to understand each child’s age, the luggage and stroller load, the agreed pickup point and the pace of the day. Share these details before asking for a vehicle so the team can check a suitable arrangement with its dispatch team.
Count every passenger and describe the equipment
State the number of adults and children and the ages of younger passengers. List large suitcases, cabin bags and any stroller, wheelchair or sports equipment. A car that seats everyone may have too little luggage room for the full party. Our passenger and luggage guide explains how to describe the load and compare categories.
For a larger family, ask about an appropriate SUV, MPV or group vehicle. The illustrated car is representative: the exact model, seating and luggage capacity must be checked and written into the quotation. If several households are travelling together, tell the team whether they want to stay in one vehicle or arrive in coordinated vehicles.
Request child seats before confirmation
Tell the reservation team the child’s age and the type of restraint needed; do not leave this request until the chauffeur arrives. Ask the team to confirm the seat, its fit with the assigned vehicle and any applicable charge in writing. Availability and suitability depend on the assigned vehicle and the specific journey. Parents should check that the arranged restraint meets their child’s needs before departure.
UAE road-safety guidance requires child seats for children under four. If you are unsure what arrangement applies to your family, raise it with the reservation team before confirming travel and consult the current UAE Government road-safety guidance. Do not plan to hold a small child on an adult’s lap in place of an appropriate seat.
Make the pickup point easy to find
For an airport pickup, provide the flight number, terminal, date and a reachable WhatsApp number for the travelling adult. For a hotel, share the exact property, tower and entrance, not just a neighbourhood. Our airport pickup checklist and hotel pickup guide cover the different meeting details.
Allow realistic time for checking out, gathering bags and settling children before the journey starts. If the plan includes a theme park, a family visit or several stops, include all destinations and approximate waiting times. A direct transfer and a chauffeur kept available during the day may be quoted differently.
Confirm the route and service terms
Send the full drop-off address and any additional stops or return pickup. Ask for written confirmation of the pickup instructions, passenger and luggage count, child-seat request, vehicle category, service period, price and waiting or cancellation terms. If a stroller or other equipment needs extra space, confirm where it can travel safely rather than assuming it will fit.
Family chauffeur request checklist
- Adults, children and ages for any child-seat request.
- Large cases, cabin bags, stroller and other equipment.
- Flight or hotel details and an exact meeting point.
- Destination, stops, return journey and expected waiting.
- Written confirmation of suitable vehicle space and requested restraints.
Explore Cadillac Escalade chauffeur service as one possible vehicle category, subject to availability and luggage fit. Send your family journey request to ECS Dubai with ages, bags and child-seat details in the notes. Our team will review the arrangement and quotation before any booking is confirmed.