Generally, when you drive your car to the petrol station for a refill the attendant will ask if you want to go with Special 95 or Super 98. These are the two grades of petrol available in the UAE. However, not all vehicles run on regular petrol. You can find other types of fuel in Dubai, such as E-Plus 91, LPG, ULG, gas oil and diesel. This guide covers all the information you need to about the various types of fuel in Dubai along with details of fuel pumps in the emirate.
Types of Fuels in Dubai
Let’s get into the details of the different types of fuel in Dubai.
Special 95
Special (95) has high octane and offers tremendous performance for all petrol-driven vehicles with medium compression engines.
Super 98
Super (98) also has high octane and is suitable for high-performance petrol-driven vehicles. High-performance cars with powerful engines need super petrol. Powerful engines use higher pressures that Special 95 might not withstand.
E-Plus 91
E-Plus 91 fuel is generally used for low compression engines. This fuel is generally used by customers who operate fleets and commercial vehicles. Taxi companies, car rentals and bus fleets often use E-Plus 91.
Diesel
In addition to regular and premium petrol, other types of fuel in Dubai include diesel. You can easily find diesel at various petrol stations in Dubai.
Popular Fuel Pumps in Dubai
UAE is one of the largest oil producers in the world. A huge network of petrol stations is spread across the country. All fuel stations offer different types of fuel in Dubai based on the vehicle’s type and requirement. Go through the popular fuel pumps in the UAE and plan your next road trip accordingly.
ENOC
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) L.L.C is another popular fuel supplier in Dubai. Emirates Petrol Products Company (EPPCO) is associated with ENOC and distributes petroleum products to over 125 stations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Different types of fuels offered at ENOC services stations include Special ULG 85, Super ULG 98 and diesel gas oil. Additionally, the company also offers fuel for the aviation industry.
Location: ENOC service stations are pinned across Dubai at various spots including Al Quoz, Al Wasl Road, Oud Metha Road, Al Khail Road, Al Ittihad Road and Sheikh Zayed Road among others.
You can visit enoc.com and use their store locator to find one near you.
Emarat
Emarat is a popular power and energy company with offices in Dubai and across the Northern Emirates. In Dubai, the company has over 60 stations that cater to 100 million retail and commercial customers yearly.
All Emarat fuel stations are state-of-the-art supplying Special 95, Super 98, E-Plus 91, diesel, LPG and Gas Oil to various vehicles including cars, trucks, commercial fleet among others, the company also offers fuel for heating furnaces, small boilers and aviation fuel.
Other services offered at the fuel stations include tyre-change, car wash and vehicle testing. You will also find convenience stores at Emarat fuel pumps in Dubai. The company also offers fleet payment solutions with different Emarat cards including:
- Safeer Plus: This fuel card is made for easy and secure corporate fleet management
- Atheer Plus: This is a prepaid card designed for use by small to medium-sized fleet management companies
- Connect: With connect tags you can easily get fuel and other services on the go
These cards make payment easier.
Location: Emarat fuel stations are pinned across Dubai over more than 40 locations including Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah, Deira, Ras Al Khor, Bur Dubai and Al Khawaneej among others.
You can also visit emarat.ae to find a service station near you.
Eppco
As mentioned earlier EPPCO is a subsidiary of ENOC. Most petrol stations across Dubai below to ENOC & EPPCO.
Location: You can find several EPPCO fuel stations across Dubai. Popular locations include Al Meydan Road, Shaikh Zayed Road an Al Wasl Road among others.
Adnoc
ADNOC is another known player in the oil industry of the UAE. The company offers different types of fuels in Dubai and Northern Emirates according to the vehicle requirements. It offers Super 98 for high compression engines, E-Plus 91 for low compression engines and Special 95 for cars requiring medium octane fuel. ADNOC has over 360 service stations across the country that are visited by over 20 million customers monthly.
ADNOC petrol stations in Dubai also offer Diesel and NGV. These are eco-friendly fuels that help boost your vehicle’s performance.
Location: ADNOC stations are located in neighbourhoods close to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, such as the Last Exit and Al Qusais.
You can visit their official website and use the store locator finder tab to be sure.
Online Fuel Delivery Apps
In addition to physical fuel pumps, you can use fuel delivery apps to refuel your cars conveniently.
Cafu
This one-of-a-kind fuel app doesn’t charge anything for delivery and the rates of petrol are the same as the stations. From Dubai to Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain you can order Cafu anywhere at any time. The app offers Super 98, Special 95 and Diesel fuel. All you have to do is download the Cafe app on your smartphone, sign up and register your car, place an order and park your vehicle outdoors. Apart from fuel delivery service, Cafe also offers car wash, engine oil and battery services., making it one of the top apps for driving peacefully in Dubai.
Enoc
The Enoc Link can be downloaded via its official ENOC link. Fill your name, business email address, phone number and fuel consumption. Once done, click on ‘Get a Call Back’. A fuel truck will visit their location to fill up their vehicles. With the Enoc online fuel delivery app you can get E-Plus 91, Diesel, Special 95, Adblue and Biodiesel (B5, B20).
FAQs
Super 98 or Special 95, which petrol is best in the UAE?
The best in the UAE depends on what your car needs. Super 98 should only be used by high-performance petrol-driven vehicles with powerful engines. You should only use the vehicle if it’s a requirement otherwise special 95 offers great performance for medium compression engine vehicles.
Are there any online fuel delivery systems in Dubai?
Yes, Cafu and Enoc deliver fuel at different locations. You can download Cafu’s app to order fuel as for Enoc you can use their official link and book a slot. Moreover, Adnoc MyStation also has a mobile fuel delivery but it offers fuel to Abu Dhabi only.
That is all about the types of fuel in Dubai and the most popular fueling stations in the emirate. From new to used cars, you can take your vehicle to these fueling stations for a refill.
Moreover, if you are looking for a car to buy, you can take a look at used cars for sale in Dubai. Popular car manufacturers include
- Buy used Mercedes-Benz cars in Dubai
- Buy used Toyota cars in Dubai
- Buy used Nissan cars in Dubai
- Buy used BMW cars in Dubai
Stay tuned to this blog for more about various types of fuels, ways to save fuel in your car and the top fueling stations across the country.
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