The reason Dubai taxi roofs are different colours

Dubai’s taxis have colorful roofs, and each color represents a different company or service. Here’s what each color means:

• Red: Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), the largest taxi company in Dubai
• Green: Arabia Taxi, known for their eco-friendly hybrid cars
• Yellow: National Taxi, with over 1,700 cars operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
• Orange: Metro Taxi, a smaller fleet but still a convenient option
• Blue: Kabi (being phased out)
• Purple: Kabi’s new look, replacing blue-roof taxis, symbolizing innovation and human connection
• Pink: Women & Families Only, with female drivers providing a comfortable ride for women and children

You can book these taxis using the Careem app or by calling the respective company numbers. The colored roofs help distinguish between companies, making it easier to identify your ride ¹.