Rent Nissan Patrol 2023 in Dubai

We hand over the Nissan Patrol 2023 across Dubai with doorstep delivery in one to two hours, so the keys reach your villa, hotel or office instead of you queuing at a counter. This is the previous-generation Y62 Patrol, the full-size seven-seat 4x4 that local families and tour operators have trusted for years on dune runs and airport runs alike. It pairs a 5.6-litre V8 with switchable four-wheel drive, which is the whole reason to book it. This page is about one decision: when the big body, the third row and the desert hardware are worth it, and when they are simply more truck than your week needs.

What the V8 and 4WD actually buy you

The 2023 Patrol runs the 5.6-litre VK56 V8, good for 400 hp and 560 Nm, through a seven-speed automatic. Power goes to the rear wheels on tarmac and to all four through an electronic transfer case when you need it. That setup is the point of renting this car rather than a softer crossover.

On Sheikh Zayed Road it sits at 120 without strain and overtakes in one smooth pull. Off the blacktop it crosses soft dune faces that would beach a road SUV, and 275 mm of ground clearance keeps the underbody off the high stuff. Drop the tyre pressures, switch to 4WD low for the steep sand near Al Qudra or out toward Hatta, and the Patrol does the work the brochures promise. For a desert weekend or a tour you want to run yourself, this is the right tool.

Does my family and luggage fit

Seven seats, three rows, and enough room that the middle row carries adults without complaint. The third row is genuinely usable for two more, better suited to teenagers than to grown men on a long drive, which is normal for the class.

Luggage is the honest catch. With all three rows up, the boot holds roughly 550 litres, which swallows a school run and a grocery haul but not a full set of airport cases. Folding the third row opens a large flat load bay, so the real choice is six people and lots of bags, or seven people and soft luggage only. For a family of five plus suitcases on a DXB or DWC airport run, you have space to spare. Pack seven adults and a week of hard cases and something has to give.

Specifications

How often will I refuel

Plan for fuel stops. The V8 is thirsty, and Dubai driving makes it thirstier. The official combined figure sits around 14.4 l/100km, but with the AC working hard and short city hops, real returns land closer to 18 to 22 l/100km. The upside is the 140-litre tank, one of the largest you will rent here. Even at a heavy 20 l/100km that is roughly 700 km between fills, so a week of city errands rarely needs more than two visits to the pump. Push it across the desert and you will fill more often.

Heat, cooling and the three rows

Dubai summers push past 45C, and a dark cabin this size takes a moment to recover after it bakes in a car park. The Patrol's climate system is up to it. Strong front vents pull the front down quickly, and there are dedicated rear vents feeding the second and third rows, so passengers in the back are not left waiting while only the driver gets cool air. With a full load on a hot afternoon, give it a couple of minutes to settle before everyone is comfortable, then it holds temperature easily.

Living with its size in the city

This is a large vehicle. At over five metres long and nearly two wide, it fills a standard mall bay and wants care on tight Marina ramps and U-turns. The high seating and good visibility help, and the sensors and camera do the rest, but a first-timer should take the first day slowly. Speed bumps and mall ramps are a non-issue with this clearance. If most of your week is narrow underground parking and short errands, the Patrol's bulk is a daily tax you may not want to pay.

A few Dubai rules to keep in mind: Salik tolls and any RTA fines during your rental are billed to you, seat belts are mandatory in every row, and children under four need a child seat. Ask us and we will fit one before delivery.

Who should book it, and who should size down

Rent the 2023 Patrol if you have a big group, real desert plans, or you simply want a commanding, proven highway cruiser for the week. Seven seats, the V8 and switchable 4WD make it the sensible choice for dune trips, Hatta runs and family airport pickups where space matters more than fuel bills.

Skip it if your week is solo commuting, tight city parking and short trips. You will pay for fuel and wrestle the size without using the capability. In that case a mid-size SUV or a sedan does the job for less. But for the family that actually needs all of this car, few rentals in Dubai earn their keep the way this one does.