Age requirement: 18 years. Individuals who are 17.5 years old may also apply However, the license can only be issued after passing all the required tests and after turning 18 years old. To complete the RTA file opening for a driving license, the following documents are required:
Documents required:
- Original Emirates ID
- Eye test report (conducted before RTA file opening). The Drive Dubai head office in DIP offers eye test facilities, or you can obtain the report from any RTA-approved eye test center in Dubai.
- Original driving license from other countries within the same vehicle category (if applicable):
a. The driving license's hologram must be visible.
b. Valid and expired driving licenses, which are less than ten years old, are acceptable.
c. If your driving license is not in English or Arabic, you must obtain a legal translation of your riding license from a legal translation typing office in Dubai.
d. In the case of a lost driving license, obtain a letter from the consulate of your country.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR:
Other Emirates Visa holder:
For company sponsorship
- NOC from the company along with stamp of Dubai branch
- Valid trade license Dubai branch and of the company where the visa is issued
- Tenancy contract (Dubai)
- DEWA Bill
- Visa copy of the sponsor/NOC of the sponsor
File transfer from other institutes within Dubai or other-emirates:
- Original RTA file from the previous driving institute or driving schools.
- Clearance letter from the previous driving institute or driving schools signed and stamped by an authorized signatory.
| Category | Road Training | RTA FEE (AED) | Drive Dubai Fee (AED) | Regular | Night | Shift |
| Single Attempt | 20 hours | 1,440 | 3,025 | 4,465 + VAT |
4,865 + VAT |
5,165 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 1,440 | 2,655 | 4,095 + VAT |
4,495 + VAT |
4,795 + VAT |
|
| 10 hours | 1,440 | 2,275 | 3,715 + VAT |
4,115 + VAT |
4,415 + VAT |
Lumpsum
| Category | Road Training | Total Fee | Night | Shift |
| 3T, 3P, 3A, 3RT |
20 hours | 6,510 + VAT |
6,870 + VAT |
7,110 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 5,910 + VAT |
6,270 + VAT |
6,510 + VAT |
|
| 10 hours | 5,610 + VAT |
5,970 + VAT |
6,210 + VAT |
|
| 3T, 6P, 6A, 6RT |
20 hours | 7,110 + VAT |
7,510 + VAT |
7,810 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 6,510 + VAT |
6,910 + VAT |
7,210 + VAT |
|
| 10 hours | 6,210 + VAT |
6,610 + VAT | 6,910 + VAT |
|
| 3T, Unlimited |
20 hours | 9,260 + VAT |
9,620 + VAT | 9,860 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 8,660 + VAT | 9020 + VAT | 9260 + VAT | |
| 10 hours | 8,360 + VAT | 8,720 + VAT | 8,960 + VAT |
LMV (Manual)
| Category | Road Training | RTA FEE (AED) | Drive Dubai Fee (AED) | Regular | Night | Shift |
| Single Attempt | 20 hours | 1,440 | 3,025 | 4,465 + VAT |
4,865 + VAT |
5,165 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 1,440 | 2,655 | 4,095 + VAT |
4,495 + VAT |
4,795 + VAT |
|
| 10 hours | 1,440 | 2,275 | 3,715 + VAT |
4,115 + VAT |
4,415 + VAT |
Lumpsum
| Category | Road Training | Total Fee | Night | Shift |
| 3T, 4P, 4A, 4RT |
20 hours | 7,350 + VAT | 7,750+ VAT |
8,050 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 7,250 + VAT |
7,650 + VAT |
7,950 + VAT |
|
| 10 hours | 6,550 + VAT |
6,950 + VAT |
7,250 + VAT |
|
| 3T, 6P, 6A, 6RT |
20 hours | 8,200 + VAT |
8,600 + VAT |
8,900 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 7,660 + VAT |
8,060 + VAT |
8,360 + VAT |
|
| 10 hours | 7,400 + VAT |
7,800 + VAT | 8,100+ VAT |
|
| 6T, Unlimited |
20 hours | 9,550 + VAT |
9,950 + VAT | 10,250 + VAT |
| 15 hours | 9,000+ VAT | 9,400 + VAT | 9,700 + VAT | |
| 10 hours | 8,775 + VAT | 9,175 + VAT | 9,475+ VAT |
Note: T - Theory Test, A - Assessment Test, P - Parking Test, RT - Road Test
Drive Dubai also offers the facility to attend the e-Lectures at our head office in DIP.
LECTURE TOPICS:
- Lecture 1: Attitude and Responsibilities of the Driver
- Lecture 2: Knowledge on Traffic rules & regulations
- Lecture 3: Characteristics of Road User
- Lecture 4: Driver Condition
- Lecture 5: The Environment
- Lecture 6: Driving in Freeways, Traffic Violation & Route Planning
- Lecture 7: Developing, forecasting of Hazards & Emergencies when Driving
- Lecture 8: Traffic Accident Case Studies
- Lecture 9: Safety Lecture (Spl. lecture by Drive Dubai)
Total questions asked: 40
Minimum correct answers required to pass: 30
How to prepare:
- You may prepare using our Mock Test facility, available at Drive Dubai head office.
- Or, download RTA app “RTA Dubai” to practice theory test on your smartphones
- Attend PTT lecture available at Drive Dubai website
How to avail the RIS service?
As per RTA guidelines, students have to submit an application for appointing an interpreter in the preferred language at the time of opening RTA file and pay the applicable fees.
Fees: An additional fee of AED 435 is applicable besides the RTA Theory test fees.
Practical Lessons
Practical Training is the fourth and most vital element of your training process, which consists of practical training sessions conducted by RTA, approved instructors for the number of hours reflected by your driving history.
Key Points:
- Number of Practical lessons may vary depending on your past driving experience for instance having 2 years old driving license from any other will earn you a reduction of 5 hours likewise having 5 years driving license will earn you a reduction of 10 hours from RTA given that; the license must be in English or Arabic and duly attested by the concerned authorities.
Number of Practical lessons may vary depending on your past driving experience for instance having 2 years old driving license from any other will earn you a reduction of 5 hours likewise having 5 years driving license will earn you a reduction of 10 hours from RTA given that; the license must be in English or Arabic and duly attested by the concerned authorities.
Assessment Test
Assessment test is the sixth step in your learning process, this test determines whether a student is eligible to appear for the RTA road test or not.
Key Points:
- Assessment test is taken by internal examiners
- In order to appear for the assessment test a student must pass the parking test, clear all dues and attend the required hours of training deferring from course to course:
(For 20 hours course 16 hours to be taken before assessment test)
(For 15 hours course 13 hours to be taken before assessment test)
(For 10 hours course 8 hours to be taken before assessment test)
After passing the assessment test student will advance to Highway and night training before he/she can appear for the final road test.
Parking Test
Parking test is the fifth step in your leaning process; it is a test which aims to examine the parking abilities of a student considering the main 5 types of parking namely:
- Parallel Parking
- Garage Parking
- Slope
- Emergency
- Angle Parking
Key Points:
a.Parking test is taken by RTA examiners
b.In order to appear for the parking test a student must:
- Attend all lectures
- Pass the theory test
- Pay the required fee
- Attend the required hours of training.
(For 20 hours course 12 hours to be taken before parking test)
(For 15 hours course 10 hours to be taken before parking test)
(For 10 hours course 6 hours to be taken before parking test)
After passing the parking test the student will advance for further classes depending on the result
Road Test
Road Test is the seventh step in your learning process and the last step before getting your hands on your UAE driving license.
Key Points:
a.Road test will be taken by RTA examiners after completion of Highway and night training (for Females only highway training).
b.In order to appear for road test the following has to be kept under consideration
- All fee paid
- All reuqired hours of trainng taken
- All previous test passed
- Learning permit must be valid
- RTA file must be valid
(For 20 hours course 16 hours to be taken before assessment test)
(For 15 hours course 13 hours to be taken before assessment test)
(For 10 hours course 8 hours to be taken before assessment test)
After passing the assessment test student will advance to Highway and night training before he/she can appear for the final road test.
c.Driving License will be issued upon passing the road test on the same day.
d.Student must carry their original Emirates ID at the time of license issuance