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By Aanavandi

February 06, 2019

How to get a driving license in Dubai?

“Get a driving license!” is the first thing you hear first you settle in Dubai. Why? Simply because, in such a big city with wide roads and usual traffic; and definitely no time, you’re a part of the rush. You need a driving license!

So what is the driving license procedure?

First, let’s answer some questions about Dubai driving license:

Who can get a driving license?

Adult UAE citizens and residents (expats) who are over 21 years old can get driving license in Dubai. Though if you’re 18-21 years old, you can apply for a probationary license.

Who issues the driving license?

After training and test in authorized driving schools, RTA (Road & Transport Authority) issues driving license to you after passing RTA driving license test; hence the name RTA driving license.

What are the required documents to apply for a driving license in Dubai?

Most driving schools in Dubai have the same requirements to apply for driving license.

What is the cost of driving license in Dubai?

As a matter of fact, the fees deviate according to several factors:

List of Top 5 Driving Schools in Dubai

Here’s a list of the most famous driving schools in Dubai to help you find the best one for you. (There’s no intention of the order, so feel free to tell us from your experience about each in the comments section):

1 Emirates Driving Institute 

EDI is considered the largest and most successful Driving Institute in the Middle East and has been in operation since 1991. Emirates Driving Institute provides driver license acquisition training courses using its fleet of over one thousand vehicles in different vehicle categories.

Documents & requirements:

Total course fees: (Charges may be changed)

Classes 20 Hours 15 Hours 10 Hours
Regular AED 7070 AED 6640 AED 5770
Nights AED 7270 AED 6520 AED 5870
Friday AED 8470 AED 7420 AED 5970

2 Belhasa Driving School

Student taking test and police officels sitting next to the student during the driving class at Emirates driving school in Dubai PHOTO:Gulf news archives

Belhasa Driving School is an institute with a wide experience and many years of practice in the field of driver training services. Since 2001, Belhasa driving school has helped thousands U.A.E. students to obtain their driving licenses.

Documents & requirements:

Total course fees: (Charges may be changed)

Classes 20 Hours 15 Hours 10 Hours
Regular AED 6250 AED 5750 AED 5150
Nights AED 6650 AED 6047 AED 5370
Friday AED 7050 AED 6350 AED 5550

3 Al Ahli Driving School

Relying on years of experience and justified trust of its applicants, Al Ahli driving school offers a wide range of training programs individually designed for each student with the different experience of driving.

Documents & requirements:

Total course fees: (Charges may be changed)

Classes 20 Hours 15 Hours 10 Hours
Regular AED 5113 AED 4639 AED 4062
Nights AED 5952 AED 5270 AED 4482
Friday AED 5952 AED 5270 AED 4482

4 Dubai Driving Center

Dubai Driving Center was established in 2003 by local entrepreneurs, by appointment from the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and since that time, we have worked closely with them to bring the very highest standards of International Driver Training to the people of Dubai.

Documents & requirements:

Total course fees: (Charges may be changed)

Classes 20 Hours 15 Hours 10 Hours
Regular AED 5470 AED 4870 AED 4270
Nights AED 6070 AED 5320 AED 4570
Friday AED 6070 AED 5320 AED 4570

5 Galadari Driving Center

Yet, another driving school operating for over 12 years, Galadari Motor Driving Centre opens up new possibilities for those who want to become a pro in driving. GMDC – a certified driving school with experienced instructors, who own all the necessary knowledge and practical experience to teach you the skill of road management.

Documents & requirements:

Only training hours fees: (Charges may be changed)

Classes 20 Hours 15 Hours 10 Hours
Regular AED 3070 AED 2570 AED 2070
Shifts AED 3870 AED 3170 AED 2470
Friday AED 4070 AED 3320 AED 2570

One more thing before you pick your school, here are some quick tips and tricks to help you pass the test and hit the roads  :

Driving license test tips & tricks

We hope that you feel ready now, you know Dubai driving license details, and you already picked your most suitable driving school. So go ahead with best wishes by DubaiHow team to gain your driving license and pass the first step for an easier life in Dubai. 

Source – dubaihow.com