Careem, the Middle East’s leading ride-hailing app, has confirmed that its “Ride Now” booking service will be available again in Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting from today (February 9).

Careem users will be able to book on-demand rides through the app, with a new service called “Careem Limo”. This service offering will be operated under the regulations for limo services in Abu Dhabi, making Careem the only ride-hailing app service in the city, said a statement from the company.

On launching the new Careem Limo service, Aura Lunde, general manager of Careem UAE, said: “Abu Dhabi is a special market for Careem- being home to many of our team members as well as being the second ever city launched when we first started out in 2012. Our mission is to simplify and improve the lives of people. We are fully committed to offering a great service for people in the UAE capital, as well as supporting our captains who are the lifeblood of our business.

"We will continue to work in close partnership with the local authorities to enhance the transportation network for all residents and visitors to Abu Dhabi and hope to introduce new services in the near future,” Lunde said.