It is vital to ensure that you carry the requisite documents when you plan to apply for a driving license:
- Original Emirates ID.
- Home country or other country license is not applicable for heavy category.
- If an individual has a light vehicle license issued from UAE they’ll be eligible for 10 hours of practical classes, if not they have to take 20 hours of classes.
- Minimum Age: 21 years.
- Electronic Eye test- This eye test service is available at the Institute’s main centers or RTA-approved eye test centers in Dubai.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR:
Female customers (younger than 21 years) who wish to take training by a male instructor:
- A no-objection letter signed by the sponsor.
Driver visa holders under any category require:
- Medical fitness report from the RTA-approved medical centers or hospitals.
For residents with visas issued in the other emirates, one of the following
- Copy of the tenancy agreement approved by Dubai Land Department or copy of the Title Deed as a proof of residence.
- Copy of the company’s trade licence (Dubai branch and the branch that issued the residency).
- Letter from the company certifying that the customer works in Dubai.
- For students studying in Dubai: An official document proving that you are currently a student in Dubai.
For diplomats
- Copy of the diplomatic passport.
- Original Emirates ID, if any.
- A copy of the valid diplomatic card for embassies, consulates and international organisations instead of the Emirates ID.
- A copy of a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs valid for at least 6 months from the date of submission.
For People of Determination
- Copy of the certificate of transfer to the doctor issued by the Licensing Agency.
Note: The customer should refer to Rashid Hospital for the medical test.
- Sanad Card from Community Development Authority or People of Determination card.
- For the Emirati passport holder who is without a family book (Marsoom holders).
- Copy of the valid passport.
- Copy of the valid Marsoom.
- For the Emirati passport holder who is the son of an Emirati woman.
- Copy of the valid passport.
- Valid letter from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs stating that the customer’s mother is Emirati.
- For golden residency holders who have a driver licence from their countries.
- A copy of the customer previous valid driving license.
- Knowledge test and Road test results.
As you begin your journey towards obtaining a UAE driver’s license, the prescribed RTA curriculum mandates every trainee to attend 8 compulsory theory classes. Theory classes are of vital importance to impart you with rules and knowledge required to drive on UAE roads.
We have kept our schedule as flexible as possible for your convenience and we are offering our theory classes even on Saturdays at our Al Qusais and Al Quoz locations.
As we appreciate the linguistic diversity of Dubai, we are offering our theory lectures in various languages such as Arabic, English and Hindi/ Urdu to communicate effectively the rules and guidelines as prescribed by RTA.
The theory classes are divided in to 8 sessions as given below:
- Lecture 1: Attitude and Responsibilities of Driver
- Lecture 2: Knowledge on Traffic Rules & Regulation
- Lecture 3: Characteristics of Road Users
- Lecture 4: Driver Condition
- Lecture 5: The Environment
- Lecture 6: Driving on Freeways,Traffic Violations and Route Planning
- Lecture 7: Developing Forecasting of Hazards and Emergencies When Driving
- Lecture 8: Traffic Accidents Case Studies & What to do in an Accident
Please note:
- Please carry your Registration card and RTA learners permit at all times while you are attending theory sessions.
- It is mandatory to bring your RTA training book while you are attending theory sessions.
- Please inform us in advance if you are unable to attend any session.
- Should you happen to miss any session, please inform the concerned staff, so to help us make the arrangements for another session.
Our fees for the various Heavy Bus driving course options are listed below.
HOURS |
DURATION |
NORMAL AED 140/- |
SUNDAYS AED 220/- |
ELIGIBILITY |
20 |
1 hour |
AED 2,800/- |
AED 4,400/- |
Beginner |
REGISTRATION FEES
Please refer to the table below for the applicable charge.
CHARGE TYPE |
GMDC (AED) |
5 %VAT (AED) |
RTA (AED) |
TOTAL (AED) |
Opening a file (Learner’s Permit + Handbook) |
380.00 |
19.00 |
470.00 |
869.00 |
Valid file transfer from another centre |
330.00 |
16.50 |
|
346.50 |
Eye test |
50.00 |
2.50 |
90.00 |
142.50 |
Lecture class |
400.00 |
20.00 |
|
420.00 |
Theory lecture class |
100.00 |
5.00 |
|
210.00 |
Theory test |
70.00 |
3.50 |
220.00 |
293.50 |
Internal Yard test |
70.00 |
3.50 |
220.00 |
293.50 |
Assessment test |
100.00 |
5.00 |
|
157.50 |
Road test (all vehicle categories) |
70.00 |
3.50 |
220.00 |
293.50 |
Issuing A New Driving License For One Year |
|
|
120.00 |
120.00 |
Issuing A Driving License For More Than One Year |
|
|
320.00 |
320.00 |
License service charges |
100.00 |
5.00 |
|
105.00 |
Add A New Category To Driving License |
|
|
220.00 |
220.00 |
Driver sticker |
5.00 |
0.25 |
|
5.25 |
Learning Permit renewal |
40.00 |
2.00 |
220.00 |
262.00 |
RTA Re-test |
70.00 |
3.50 |
220.00 |
293.50 |
File re-opening fees |
120.00 |
6.00 |
420.00 |
546.00 |
Kindly note:
1. Additional 5% VAT is applicable at the time of payment.
2. RTA fees subject to change
For more information, please call us at : 600595956 or E-mail: info@gmdc.ae