How do you book a taxi with a child car seat in Dubai?

According to a traveler’s experience in July 2026, a Kids booking brings a car with one child seat. If you travel with two small children, plan for this in advance: the participant did not know of a way to guarantee a car with two seats through this option.

On the rules: a participant wrote in July 2026 that, as far as she knew, a child seat is required in the UAE for children under 4, although in practice many people travel with children of that age without one, especially in taxis. This is an opinion from the discussion, not official guidance — check the official UAE rules for exact requirements.

When you choose a car type in the Careem app, there is a Kids option — a car with a child seat. That was the answer in July 2026 to a traveler who could not find where to request a seat for an infant in Careem for rides around Dubai. There is no separate “child seat” checkbox: you pick the Kids category itself.

A Kids car takes noticeably longer to arrive. Travelers reported in July 2026 that the wait is around 25–30 minutes, while a regular taxi arrives in 3–5 minutes. The waiting time is shown in the app as soon as you place the order, so it makes sense to book a ride with a child in advance.

Why the wait is longer: according to participants, drivers do not keep a child seat in the trunk all the time. After receiving a Kids order, they first pick up a seat somewhere and only then drive to the passenger.