Learn definitively about how to get a Dubai driver’s license.
Are you planning to visit Dubai or are already in the iconic city packed with things to do and you have to drive yourself around; to touristic places in Dubai, or to work? Dubai offers great transport options — from the Dubai metro, tram, bus to the Dubai taxi — but that notwithstanding, to get to certain destinations in Dubai and because of time (setting off and consequently arriving in time), driving yourself could be indispensable.
But if you must drive yourself in Dubai, how do you make it legal; how do you get a Dubai driving license? This is the purpose of the article as it’s a step-by-step guide on how to get a Dubai driver’s license.
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If you’re on a visit in Dubai, applying for a Dubai or UAE driving license is not the way to go. If you have a valid international driving license you’re good to hit Dubai roads a rented car, a car registered in your name or one owned by your 1st degree relative. Don’t have a valid international driving license? See ATCUAE.
Recommended: If you’ve not got your license, you may want to learn about getting around Dubai on public transport.
Are you an adult resident in Dubai? You’re eligible for a license. But before we get into details, immigrants from select countries are eligible for a transfer of their country-issued driving license with a UAE driving license, in accordance with UAE approved terms & conditions of the driving license transfer.
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If you’d be getting a UAE driving license, you’d undergo the following stages, registration, training, testing, and obtaining driving license.
If you’re a Dubai residents, you must meet the following requirements:
Note: For license application, you should be seventeen years and six months of age or older, but to become eligible to obtain the license, you must be completely 18 years old or above.
I am a PWD. Any Conditions?
There are, and they are training-related:
If you meet the Dubai driving license requirements, you are consequently eligible to register for a Dubai driver’s license. To obtain a license therefore, you must fulfill the following processes:
Below are a list of authorized Dubai driving institutes. These institute do not only teach you how to drive. They can also help you with registration and testing services. As an aside, Registration offices can provide only registration services.
Dubai driving institutes including technical testing centers undergo an assessment (entitled Partners Performance Management System) annually to leverage their caliber competitiveness among them in support of RTA’s strategic Customers First vision.
“Partners Performance Management System” is carried out relying on a number of key elements such as, the scale of professional improvements, working environment, support and services rendered to customers, in addition to measuring the Performance Indicators.
Driving Training Timings:
Days | Times |
Saturday to Thursady | 08:30 am to 02:30 pm |
15:30 am to 05:30 pm | |
Fridays | 07:00 am to 12:00 pm |
02:00 pm to 05:00 pm | |
Official holidays (affects only private sectors)* | 07:00 am to 05:00 pm |
Night training | 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm |
Ramadan | 09:30 am to 01:30 pm |
03:00 pm to 05:00 pm |
You should successfully pass both fitness and optical tests from the approved relevant bodies. Hence, a medical report, to be rendered by a concerned doctor, is a prerequisite; be it by an approved doctor or a medical body authorized by RTA.
The report should state your physical, optical and mental health, to insure your ability to drive safely on public roads. Vision enhancement devices such as contact lenses and glasses or any other related approved devices are permissible “if applicable”.
Optical test should be conducted by one of the authorized optical centers, who shall send the test results electronically to the relevant bodies and institutes.
If you seek to obtain a commercial driving permit, you must clear a specialized medical test as per the UAE Federal Law.
Theoretical Test / Knowledge Test
You must pass the theoretical test, which is required to examine your knowledge and understanding about traffic laws and driving risk perception as well as awareness of safety procedures.
Involved in this stage are:
Yard Test
You must pass the yard test in order to obtain a Dubai driving license. This test should be cleared prior to the practical test on the road which is supervised by the RTA.
Assessment Test
The assessment test is designed to assess your competency and readiness for the final On-Road test. It is a replica of the final test and is conducted after you pass stage 4 of the practical training.
On Road Driving Test
After passing the theoretical test, you will be assessed practically in accordance with the testing plan set and approved by the Licensing Agency.
Note: A person who fails to pass the practical test will have to undergo additional training sessions, accordance with the approved policy of the Licensing agency.
There you have it, how to obtain a driving license in Dubai. The article is definitive, but if you have any question, visit RTA.ae where you should have every question of yours answered. Dubai Tour Pro‘s primary objective is to guide you, I hope that has been done here today. Kindly share our articles and support us. Thank you and stay guided. Enjoy!
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