Last updated June
2008
Driving licences can be obtained by adult UAE citizens/residents after training
from an authorized driving school in Dubai. If you are 18-21 year of age,
you can apply for a probationary license.
Criteria
If you have never driven before or have a driving licence that is not on the
approved list of 36 countries then you must undergo training.
Documents
Required
Passport (original & copy) with residence stamp, No-Objection Certificate
from employer & 8 photos.
Authorized Driving
Schools
Al Ahli Driving
School-04-3411500 (8 branches)
Belhasa Driving School -
04-3243535 (18 branches)
Dubai Driving
Centre- 04-3455855 (13 branches)
Emirates Driving
Institute-04-2631100 (35 branches)
Galadari Driving
School-04-2676166 (8 branches)
Steps
1. Get an
eye test done either at an optician or at your driving school.
2. The school will handle all paper-work with RTA who may even have a counter
at the school.
3. Receive your temporary driving licence, which you must carry in your
training car.
4. Once you have passed all internal tests like garage and parking, your school
will apply for your signal test followed by your road test.
Signal Test
On the date assigned, go with your passport, driving file+ 2 photos to RTA
License Section of your driving school. Fill up application form & submit
fees (around AED 80). When your name is called out, go to the computer booth
and identify the traffic signals. (In case you are not computer literate, you
can opt for the manual test). Collect the pass print-out with your road test
date (if you fail, pay the test-fee & you will be given another new test
time and date) and submit to your driving school.
Road Test
On the date assigned, go with your passport, driving file+ 2 photos to the RTA
License Section as advised by your driving school. Fill up application form
& submit fees (around AED 80 for road test. When your name is called out,
go along with the other three candidates and the RTA inspector to the
designated car. You will be given just a few minutes to demonstrate your
driving and anticipatory skills.
If you pass, collect the
approval paper from your inspector and go to the Pass Counter. Submit along
with suitable ID & AED 100. Collect your test file and submit to Control
Counter. After processing, pay required fee and proceed to photo area. When
your name is called out, have your photo taken. Congratulations. In a few
minutes, you will receive your DL and be eligible to drive in Dubai and the
UAE.
Do keep in mind that Dubai
has a zero-tolerance policy on drinking and driving. Plainclothesmen travel
about in unmarked vehicles and can legally stop you at any time to check.
Dubai
eGovernment recommends that you buckle up your seatbelt and drive safely at all
times.
For more information, please
visit RTA website or call RTA
on 8009090.
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