When you've covered all the amazing places in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, there's heaps more to discover in the surrounding area. Pick up the keys to a rental car, throw your luggage in the trunk and get going. We've pulled together some drives we're confident you'll enjoy:

• Abu Dhabi is approximately 65 miles from Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Famous attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque deserve to be high on your list here.
• Your next pit stop? Ras Al Khaimah, which is around 70 miles away. Shimal is one local hot spot you really shouldn't miss.
• Venture into nature and inhale the fresh air at Sir Bani Yas Island Beach. You'll find it about 170 miles from Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in United Arab Emirates, then it's likely you'll need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. You should also be aware that if an IDP is required, it has no validity on its own. You'll need to show your current license your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some other things to note to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in most places to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles available to rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before getting behind the wheel. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with a rental car.