Rent Infiniti Q50 2023 in Dubai

We rent the Infiniti Q50 2023 with 250 km a day built into the rate, which suits the way people actually use it: long, easy runs up and down Sheikh Zayed Road. What makes this one worth a look is under the bonnet, a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 putting 300 hp to the rear wheels, which is real muscle for an executive sedan at this price. Our argument is this: if you want a saloon that feels quick and planted on the highway, and you can live with a sensible rather than huge boot, the Q50 is the smart book. If your week is all about hauling four adults and their luggage, you'll want something roomier, and we'll say where below.

The V6, and the drive it gives you

This is where the Q50 separates from the front-drive crowd. The twin-turbo V6 has shove everywhere in the rev range, so pulling out to overtake on the E11 is a quick flex rather than a planned manoeuvre. The seven-speed automatic kicks down cleanly, and because the power goes to the back wheels, the car stays balanced and composed when you lean on it through a sweeping interchange.

At a 120 cruise it sits flat and quiet, the kind of sedan that makes a long airport run feel short. You're not just paying for a badge here. The 300 hp and the rear-drive layout add up to a car that's genuinely satisfying to drive, which is rare at this rate.

Spec at a glance

Fuel, and how often you fill up

The 76-litre tank is generous for the class, and it's the number that decides your week. Driven mostly in the city you'll see real-world consumption around 11 to 12 litres per 100 km, more if you sit in Marina crawl with the AC on full. Even then a single fill stretches across several days of normal running. On a steady highway cruise the V6 settles down and the range climbs toward 900 km, so a couple of out-of-emirate trips won't have you hunting for a station. The 250 km a day in your rate covers the usual mix comfortably.

Boot, cabin and who fits

Inside it's a five-seater built around the front two. The driving position is low and snug, the materials feel a step above the mainstream, and two adults up front have all the room they need. The back seat takes two adults in comfort and three at a squeeze, normal for a sport-leaning sedan of this length.

The boot is the practical caveat. It's a sensible saloon shape that loads two large cases plus a couple of soft bags cleanly, so a DXB run for two is no trouble. Pack for four adults with full-size suitcases for a week and it fills up. For the typical couple or small-family rental it's plenty; for a constantly loaded car, it's the limit to keep in mind.

Staying cool through a Dubai summer

From May to September this is the spec that matters most day to day. Leave the Q50 in the sun at 45 degrees and the cabin bakes, but the climate system pulls it back down quickly once you're moving. The front vents hit hard, and the cabin cools faster than a big SUV because there's less air to shift. Give it a minute with the doors shut and it's comfortable, and rear passengers get vents too, so nobody in the back is left suffering on the school run.

Parking, ramps and the Dubai rules

At 4816 mm it's a full-size sedan, longer than a compact, and you'll notice that in a tight Marina multi-storey. Nothing dramatic, just park with a little care in the narrow bays. Ground clearance is 127 mm, on the lower side in keeping with the sporting brief, so take the steep mall ramps and sharper speed bumps gently rather than at speed.

A few Dubai basics before you collect the keys. Salik tolls are billed to you as you pass the gantries, RTA fines during the rental are yours, and seat belts are required in every seat. A child under four needs a child seat, which we can fit on request. With 300 hp on tap, the fines point is worth keeping in mind.

Who should rent it, and who shouldn't

Rent the Q50 2023 if you want a rear-drive executive sedan with a strong V6 and a planted highway feel, you value the drive and the range over outright boot space, and you're a couple or small family doing a mix of city errands and airport runs. At this rate, few cars give you the pace and the badge together.

Look elsewhere if your week is all about people and luggage. Four adults with full suitcases every day will prefer a roomier sedan or an SUV. The Q50's appeal is the engine and the way it covers ground. Rent it for that, and it does exactly what it promises.