Quick Answer: A high roof van is a tall-bodied cargo van with 1.9–2.1 m of interior height — Mercedes Sprinter, Maxus V90 or Ford Transit Jumbo — used for bulky-but-light loads like furniture, exhibition gear, event catering and pharmacy distribution. Drive Cool Transport rents high roof vans in Dubai from AED 250/day, with driver and 24/7 dispatch across the UAE.
Why rent a high roof van in Dubai?
Standard panel vans cap out at around 1.4 m of internal height — fine for boxes, useless the moment you need to stand a wardrobe, a rolling rack of catering trays, an exhibition truss case or a pharmacy stacking trolley. A high-roof van solves the geometry problem without forcing you to upgrade to a 3-ton chiller truck and pay for cubic metres you don't need.
Across Dubai's event, retail-fit-out, exhibition and pharmacy sectors, the high-roof van is the workhorse: tall enough for a person to load while standing, narrow enough for a Business Bay loading bay, and cheap enough to keep on contract for daily runs. Drive Cool Transport has been operating high roof van rental in Dubai since 2013, with 230+ vehicles on the road and a 5.0★ Google rating across 38 reviews.
Our high roof van fleet
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter LWB — 14 m³ load space, 2.1 m internal height, dual rear doors, payload up to 1,500 kg. Ideal for exhibitions, AV crews and same-day couriering.
- Maxus V90 High Roof — 11 m³ load space, 1.95 m internal height, side sliding door, payload up to 1,300 kg. Popular for retail replenishment and pharmacy runs.
- Ford Transit Jumbo — 15 m³ load space, 2.0 m internal height, low loading sill. Best for furniture moves and event gear.
- Toyota HiAce High Roof — 6.5 m³ load space, 1.6 m internal height, ULTRA-reliable on long Abu Dhabi runs. Best for documents, parcels and last-mile e-commerce.
Every van is washed and sanitised between contracts, GPS-tracked, and rotated through a 10,000 km preventative maintenance cycle. We also offer chiller-equipped high-roof vans if your cargo is temperature-sensitive.
High roof van rental rates (Dubai)
| Model | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota HiAce High Roof | AED 250 | AED 1,500 | AED 5,500 |
| Maxus V90 High Roof | AED 450 | AED 2,700 | AED 9,500 |
| Ford Transit Jumbo | AED 550 | AED 3,300 | AED 11,500 |
| Mercedes Sprinter LWB | AED 750 | AED 4,500 | AED 15,000 |
Rates include driver, salik, fuel allowance and basic insurance. VAT 5% extra. Contract rates fall ~25% below daily list.
Industries we serve with high roof vans
- Exhibitions & events — Dubai World Trade Centre, Expo City, DICEC, ADNEC. Stand build-up & tear-down vehicles staged on-site.
- Pharmacy distribution — Tall stacking trolleys load without tipping; chiller variant available for cold-chain pharma.
- Furniture & retail fit-out — Wardrobes, mannequins, racking, signage panels go in standing up.
- Event catering — Rolling banquet racks of trays roll straight in via the low Transit Jumbo sill.
- AV / production crews — Sprinter LWB carries lighting trusses, flight cases and an engineer in the cabin.
How to book
- Call +971 50 795 0100 or WhatsApp us with cargo type, dates, pickup point and destination.
- We confirm the right model, send a written quote and lock the vehicle for your dates.
- The van and driver arrive at your loading bay at the agreed time; you sign the trip sheet and we go.
- Invoice on completion (daily booking) or end-of-month (contract). Card, bank transfer and corporate accounts accepted.
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FAQs
What is the difference between a high roof van and a chiller van?
A high roof van is defined by its body height; a chiller van is defined by its refrigeration unit. You can have a high roof van that is also a chiller van — Drive Cool Transport offers both standard high-roof and chiller-equipped high-roof Sprinters.
Can a high roof van fit in a Dubai parking bay?
Standard Dubai parking bays are 2.5 m wide × 5 m long with no formal height limit, so a 2.55 m tall Sprinter parks fine. Watch covered parking — most underground bays in Business Bay, Marina and DIFC have 2.1 m clearance and will not accept a high-roof Sprinter.
Do you offer monthly contracts?
Yes — about 70% of our high-roof fleet is on monthly contract with pharmacy chains, events agencies and retail brands. Contract rates carry a fixed driver, priority replacement vehicle and consolidated monthly invoicing.
Call now: +971 50 795 0100 · WhatsApp · sales@drivecooltransport.com