How To: Obtain a Driving License in Dubai
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How to Obtain a Driving License in Dubai
The entire process to obtain a Driving License in Dubai can usually be completed within 3 months. The license is issued directly after passing your test, making you eligible to drive in Dubai.
Driving Schools in Dubai
There are five driving schools through which you can obtain a license in Dubai. To start the process, you need to follow these steps:
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Required Documentation
- Original passport and two passport copies
- Valid Dubai residence visa and 2 copies
- Original Emirates ID card and a copy
- 8 passport-sized photographs
- Certificate from an eye test centre recognized by the driving centre you choose
- No objection letter from sponsor
Rules for Obtaining a License
You can start the driving course when you turn 17 years and 6 months old. You will only receive your license on your 18th birthday if you have passed before that date. If you have never had any type of driving license before, you will have to complete 40 sessions, each 30 minutes long, along with the obligatory lecture sessions and theory tests.
The 5 Driving Schools in Dubai
- Al Ahli Driving School - 04 3411500
- Belhasa Driving School - 04 3243535
- Dubai Driving Centre - 04 3255855
- Emirates Driving Institute - 04 2631100
- Galadari Driving School - 04 2676166
Cost of Obtaining a License
The price differs slightly from school to school but is generally similar. A standard course, consisting of all tests and 40 lessons, will cost between AED 5000-6000. For a VIP course, prices range from AED 15000-17000. I wonder if you can take your test in a Rolls Royce, because otherwise, it might not be worth that much money.
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Process of Obtaining a Driving License
- Get an eye test.
- Take all the documents to the driving school of your choice.
- Pay for the course; they will handle all the paperwork for you.
- Receive your provisional Dubai license, which allows you to drive the test car with an instructor. This provisional license can only be used for this purpose; you cannot drive any other vehicle.
- Complete all your lessons and internal tests. Your school will then apply for your theory test followed by your road test.
- If you complete both tests without any issues, you'll receive your full Dubai license within a couple of weeks.
Specifics of the Driving Tests
The Theory Test
You will need to bring 2 passport photos and AED 200 for the test. The actual test consists of 35 questions covering road signals, hazards, and guidelines on safe driving. The first part contains 17 questions focused on general traffic situations, of which you need to answer a minimum of 11 correctly to pass. The second part consists of 18 questions related to the driving license, requiring 12 correct answers to pass. The last part is the hazard perception test, where you'll watch 5 videos and hit a button when you see a hazard or a dangerous situation evolving.
The Road Test
On your chosen date, go to the test centre with your passport, driving file, and 2 passport photos. Fill in an application form and pay between AED 200-300 for the road test. Once called, you will go to the designated car and have a few minutes to demonstrate your driving level. If you pass, return to the test centre to have your driving file stamped. After that, you will have your photo taken, and your driving license will be ready within a few minutes.
If you fail your road test, you will need to complete a minimum of 7 more lessons, apply for a new date for your next road test, and repeat this process.
