Minimum 6 weeks ahead, ideally 2 months. Ramadan is peak season for delivery businesses in Dubai - everyone's ordering online. I almost got stuck without vans last Ramadan, now I book way early through Octane Rent. According to this business guide
https://www.consultancy-me.com/news/12463/small-business-checklist-for-renting-commercial-vans-in-dubai-during-holiday-seasons-and-sales early booking is critical. Benefits: better vehicle selection, locked-in rates (avoid surge pricing), guaranteed availability, time to negotiate multi-van discounts if needed. For food delivery you'll also want refrigerated vans - those book up even faster. Some companies offer seasonal contracts where you pre-book vans for entire Ramadan period at discounted rate. Worth exploring if your volumes are predictable.
