Driving School Near Me in Dubai: Fees & All Branches (2026)

Quick answer: To find a driving school near you in Dubai, look up your area in the table below. It lists every branch where RTA runs driving licence training and tests, with the school's phone number. Al Quoz has branches of seven schools and Al Qusais of five; Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park, Port Rashid and Al Ruwayyah have two or three each. All 11 schools are RTA-approved: Al Ahli, Belhasa, Bin Yaber, Dubai Driving Center, Drive Dubai, Eco Drive, Emirates Driving Institute, Emirates Transport, Excellence, First Driving Centre and Galadari. You enrol through the RTA website or app, and a 20-hour beginner car course is listed at roughly AED 3,500 to AED 5,000 on the schools' own price pages.

Every figure in this guide comes from RTA (rta.ae, updated 20 October 2026) or from each school's own website, checked on 22 October 2026. The screenshots show the original pages; the numbered red boxes match the numbers in the text.

Driving school near me: find your nearest branch by area

Start with the area where you live or work. These are the branches RTA lists for its driving licence services, grouped by area, with each school's main phone number. Find your area, then check the next table to see which tests that branch runs.

Area	Driving school (branch)	School phone
Al Quoz	Al Ahli Driving Centre	800 252 454
	Belhasa Driving Centre	800 235 4272
	Dubai Driving Centre	04 345 5855
	Eco Drive Driving Institute	600 595 959
	Emirates Driving Institute	04 263 1100
	Excellence Driving Centre	600 515 154
	Galadari Motor Driving Centre	600 595 956
Al Qusais	Belhasa Driving Centre	800 235 4272
	Dubai Driving Centre	04 345 5855
	Emirates Driving Institute	04 263 1100
	Excellence Driving Centre	600 515 154
	Galadari Motor Driving Centre	600 595 956
Jebel Ali	Al Ahli Driving Centre	800 252 454
	Belhasa Driving Centre	800 235 4272
	Bin Yaber Driving Centre	800 293
Dubai Investment Park	Drive Dubai (Dubai International Driving Centre)	04 885 5118
Dubai Investment Park	Dubai Driving Centre	04 345 5855
Al Ruwayyah	Bin Yaber Driving Centre	800 293
Al Ruwayyah	First Driving Centre	800 178 378
Port Rashid	Dubai Driving Centre	04 345 5855
Port Rashid	Excellence Driving Centre	600 515 154
Al Jaddaf (Al Wasl)	Belhasa Driving Centre	800 235 4272
Al Khail	Dubai Driving Centre	04 345 5855
Dubai Industrial City	Eco Drive Driving Institute	600 595 959
Hatta	Emirates Driving Institute	04 263 1100
Jumeirah	Emirates Driving Institute	04 263 1100
Nad Al Hammar	Belhasa Driving Centre	800 235 4272
Oud Metha	Bin Yaber Driving Institute	800 293
Warsan	Emirates Transport Driving Institute	04 233 6555

Branches: RTA, “Select the Region Closest to You”, rta.ae, updated 20 October 2026. Phone numbers: each school's website, 22 October 2026. Schools also run registration counters in malls that RTA does not list here.

Driving schools near Al Quoz

Al Quoz has the most choice: Al Ahli (head office, Industrial Area 4), Belhasa (Al Quoz 4), Dubai Driving Center, Eco Drive, Emirates Driving Institute, Excellence and Galadari (Industrial Area 3). The Dubai Driving Center branch here runs no Yard Test for cars, and the EDI branch runs the Yard Test for cars and motorcycles only.

Driving schools near Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Deira

In Al Qusais you find Belhasa, Dubai Driving Center (cars), Emirates Driving Institute (all vehicles), Excellence (head office) and Galadari (Industrial Area 4). Al Ahli also has a branch in Al Nahda, and First Driving Centre one in Hor Al Anz.

Driving schools near Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park and Dubai South

Jebel Ali has Al Ahli (no Yard Test for cars), Belhasa and Bin Yaber. Dubai Investment Park has Drive Dubai (head office) and Dubai Driving Center, and Eco Drive's main campus is in Dubai Industrial City.

Driving schools near Bur Dubai, Jumeirah and Port Rashid

Closest to the old town and the beach side are Bin Yaber in Oud Metha (cars, Knowledge and Road Test), Belhasa in Al Wasl (Al Jaddaf), Dubai Driving Center and Excellence in Port Rashid, and Emirates Driving Institute and Excellence in Jumeirah.

Driving schools near Mirdif, Al Warqa and Nad Al Hammar

East of the city you have Belhasa in Nad Al Hammar, Emirates Transport in Warsan 3, and Bin Yaber and First Driving Centre in Al Ruwayyah. Hatta has its own Emirates Driving Institute branch.

Which branch near you runs which test?

Not every branch trains every vehicle or runs every RTA test. This matters most for the Yard (parking) Test: a few branches do not run it for cars, so you take it at another branch of the same school.

Branch	Vehicles	RTA tests on site
Al Ahli – Al Quoz	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Al Ahli – Jebel Ali	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard (not for cars), Road, VIP (cars)
Belhasa – Al Quoz 4	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Belhasa – Al Qusais	Car, motorcycle, heavy vehicle, light and heavy bus	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Belhasa – Al Wasl	Car, motorcycle	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Belhasa – Jebel Ali	Car, heavy vehicle, buses, light and heavy equipment	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Belhasa – Nad Al Hammar	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Bin Yaber (main branch)	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Bin Yaber – Jebel Ali	Car, heavy vehicle, buses, light and heavy equipment	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Bin Yaber – Oud Metha	Car	Knowledge, Road, VIP
Dubai Driving Centre – Al Khail	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Dubai Driving Centre – Al Quoz	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard (not for cars), Road, VIP (cars)
Dubai Driving Centre – Al Qusais	Car	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP
Dubai Driving Centre – Investment Park 1	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Dubai Driving Centre – Port Rashid	Car, motorcycle	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Drive Dubai	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Eco Drive	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Emirates Driving Institute – Al Quoz	Car, motorcycle, heavy vehicle, light and heavy bus	Knowledge, Yard (cars and motorcycles only), Road, VIP (cars)
Emirates Driving Institute – Al Qusais	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Emirates Driving Institute – Hatta	Car, motorcycle	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Emirates Driving Institute – Jumeirah	Car	Knowledge, VIP
Emirates Transport Driving Institute	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Excellence – Al Quoz	Car	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP
Excellence – Al Qusais	Car, motorcycle, heavy vehicle, light and heavy bus	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Excellence – Jumeirah	Car	Knowledge, Road, VIP
First Driving Centre	Car, motorcycle	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Galadari – Al Quoz	Car, motorcycle, heavy vehicle, light and heavy bus	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)
Galadari – Al Qusais	All vehicles	Knowledge, Yard, Road, VIP (cars)

Source: RTA, “Vehicle types covered by the Driving Institutes and the tests available at each one”, rta.ae, October 2026.

All 11 driving schools in Dubai at a glance

Driving school	Main areas in Dubai	Phone (school website)	Arabic website
Al Ahli Driving Center	Al Quoz, Jebel Ali, Al Nahda, Bur Dubai, International City	800 252 454	Yes
Belhasa Driving Center (BDC)	Al Wasl, Al Quoz, Al Qusais, Jebel Ali, Nad Al Hammar	800 235 4272	Yes
Bin Yaber Driving Institute	Oud Metha, Al Ruwayyah, Jebel Ali, Warsan, Al Fahidi	800 293	Yes
Dubai Driving Center (DDC)	Al Khail, Al Quoz, Al Qusais, Port Rashid, Dubai Investment Park	04 345 5855	En/Ar switch
Drive Dubai	Dubai Investment Park (head office), Motor City, Jebel Ali, JVC	04 885 5118	Yes
Eco Drive	Dubai Industrial City (main campus), Al Quoz, Al Karama, Al Nahda	600 595 959	Yes
Emirates Driving Institute (EDI)	Al Qusais, Al Quoz, Jumeirah, Hatta, plus mall branches	04 263 1100	Yes
Emirates Transport Driving Institute (ETDI)	Warsan 3	04 233 6555	Yes
Excellence Driving Centre	Al Qusais (head office), Al Quoz, Port Rashid, Jumeirah, Al Barsha	600 515 154	Yes
First Driving Centre (FDC)	Al Ruwayyah 3, Hor Al Anz	800 178 378	Yes
Galadari Motor Driving Centre (GMDC)	Al Quoz, Al Qusais, plus mall branches	600 595 956	Yes

Schools in alphabetical order. Names as listed by RTA; areas, phone numbers and languages from each school's website, 22 October 2026.

How to enrol at a driving school in Dubai: the official steps

You do not walk into a school and sign a contract first. In Dubai you open the file with RTA, pick the school inside the RTA application, and the school calls you. These are RTA's own steps for a new licence:

RTA steps for a new driving licence in Dubai: select a driving institute, pay in full or 20 percent, institute calls within 3 working days, eye test — RTA's “Driving Institutes” channel (1): select the school (2), choose how to pay (3), the school calls you (4), eye test (5). Screenshot: rta.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Log in on rta.ae or in the RTA Dubai app with your Emirates ID, passport, traffic file or UAE PASS, and confirm the OTP.
Upload your current driving licence (front and back) if you already have one. This decides how many lessons you need.
Select a driving institute (2) and submit the application.
Choose how to pay (3): the full package, an initial 20% of the amount, or payment at the institute.
The institute calls you within 3 working days to agree on the training package (4).
Your digital Learning Permit arrives by SMS and email, and training starts.
Take an eye test at an accredited eye test centre (5).
Book each RTA test when your training for that stage is complete. Our RTA test booking guide shows every screen.
After the final Road Test you pay the licence fee and receive a digital licence in the RTA Dubai app.

You must appear in person when you apply at a driving institute.

Who can enrol: age and required documents

RTA age rules for a learning permit in Dubai: motorcycle 17, car traffic file from 17 years and 6 months, licence at 18 — RTA's conditions: motorcycle from 17 (1), car file from 17 years 6 months and licence at 18 (2), free branch change (3), manual/automatic switch for AED 220 (4). Screenshot: rta.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Car (light vehicle): you can open a traffic file from 17 years and 6 months. The licence is issued once you pass all tests and turn 18 (2).
Motorcycle: from 17 (1). Heavy vehicles and equipment from 20, light and heavy buses from 21.
Documents: a valid Emirates ID and a valid eye test. With a residence visa from another emirate you also need proof of a Dubai link: an Ejari tenancy contract or title deed, your company's Dubai trade licence with an employment letter, or proof that you study in Dubai.
Changing branch or school: moving to another branch of the same school is free (3). Moving to another school needs a clearance certificate and a fee set by the school. Switching between manual and automatic costs AED 220 (4).
Female learners: several schools state that learners under 21 who train with a male instructor need a no-objection letter from their guardian. Ask your school.

How many lessons do you need?

Schools sell car courses in three sizes: 20 hours for beginners, 15 hours if you have held a licence from your home country for 2 to 5 years, and 10 hours if you have held it for more than 5 years. RTA's own page describes the reductions in training sessions:

RTA rules for drivers with a foreign licence in Dubai: fewer training sessions, Golden Visa benefits and the golden chance test — RTA: fewer sessions with a previous licence (1), Golden Visa benefits (2), the golden chance (3). Screenshot: rta.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Foreign licence that cannot be exchanged: issued more than 5 years ago, 20 training sessions; 2 to 5 years ago, 30 sessions; less than 2 years ago, 40 sessions (1).
Golden chance: with a previous licence you can go straight to the Knowledge and Road Tests without training, once. If you fail the Road Test, you take the training hours (3).
Golden Visa: Theory and Road Test on the same day, and no training if you hold a valid licence from any country (2).
Licence from an exchangeable country: you do not need a school at all; you exchange it at RTA.

What the RTA part costs

Part of every package goes to RTA. These are RTA's fees for a new licence:

RTA fees for a new driving licence in Dubai: learning permit AED 100, traffic file AED 200, eye test AED 140 to 180, licence AED 100 or 300 — RTA fee list: learning permit (1), traffic file (2), eye test (3), licence issue by age (4). Screenshot: rta.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

RTA item	Fee
Learning permit (car, motorcycle)	AED 100
Traffic file	AED 200
Driver handbook	AED 50
Eye test at an accredited centre	AED 140 to AED 180
Each RTA test (Knowledge, Yard, Road)	AED 220
Licence issue	AED 100 under 21, AED 300 from 21
Knowledge and Innovation fee	AED 20 per transaction

Source: RTA, “Apply for or Manage a Driving Licence” and “Apply for Booking and Changing a Driving Test Appointment”, rta.ae, October 2026.

Some schools put these fees into their package price and some list them separately. That is why the headline prices on the schools' sites cannot be compared one to one. Our RTA test booking guide covers the test fees, rescheduling rules and the AED 320 charge for an earlier slot.

Driving school fees in Dubai 2026: published car prices

This is what each school publishes on its own site for a beginner car course (20 hours, automatic, the standard weekday plan). Read the “includes” column before you compare.

School	20 h car course (published)	What the figure includes	Unlimited or lump-sum plan
Al Ahli	AED 115.50 per hour (no package total)	Training only; opening fee AED 760, eye test, theory and tests listed separately	Not published
Belhasa	AED 4,080.25	RTA fees AED 1,030 + BDC fees + 20 hours; eye test extra; VAT on BDC fees	From AED 8,147.50 (unlimited RTA exams)
Bin Yaber	AED 3,495.50	Marked “Without License” on the site; VAT not stated	Homepage offer from AED 7,300
Dubai Driving Center	AED 3,650 (shown reduced from AED 4,760)	Full fee breakdown incl. RTA tests; 5% VAT on DDC services extra	AED 7,600 automatic, unlimited (reduced from AED 9,000)
Drive Dubai	AED 2,400 + VAT, plus RTA fee AED 1,440	RTA fee shown as a separate column	AED 7,940 + VAT (unlimited)
Eco Drive	From AED 2,848	Regular plan, AED 100 per hour; 5% VAT on Eco Drive fees	From AED 6,095 (automatic)
Emirates Driving Institute	AED 4,574.25 (AED 4,301.25 if paid in full)	RTA fees of AED 1,350 included; VAT and eye test included	AED 8,694 (unlimited training and tests)
Emirates Transport	Not published	Ask at the Warsan branch	Not published
Excellence	AED 4,179.75 (shown reduced from AED 4,912.65)	Inclusive of 5% VAT	AED 8,398.95 lump sum, automatic
First Driving Centre	AED 4,370	Standard course, AED 100 per hour	AED 8,700 lump sum, standard
Galadari	AED 2,200 training (AED 110 per hour)	Training only; file opening, lectures, eye test and tests listed separately	VIP courses from AED 11,999

Prices as published on each school's website, checked 22 October 2026. Schools change prices and run offers often; confirm the total, including RTA fees, VAT and the eye test, before you pay.

The 11 RTA-approved driving schools in Dubai

Al Ahli Driving Center

Al Ahli has run in Dubai since 2006, starting in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, where its head office still is. RTA lists two Al Ahli test sites: Al Quoz (all vehicles, all tests) and Jebel Ali (all vehicles, but no Yard Test for cars). The school teaches cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and forklifts, and offers pick-up and drop-off from home or office, e-learning and an online mock test.

Belhasa Driving Center (BDC)

Belhasa opened in October 2001. RTA lists five Belhasa test branches: Al Wasl (Al Jaddaf), Al Quoz 4, Al Qusais, Jebel Ali and Nad Al Hammar, and more counters sit in Karama, Satwa, Bur Dubai and malls. Next to the regular car course, Belhasa sells Business Class and First Class car courses in premium cars. It offers free transportation, e-lectures and payment with Tabby or Tamara. Its fee table splits RTA fees, BDC fees and the hours:

Belhasa Driving Center fee structure for a 20-hour beginner car course: RTA fees, BDC fees and total — Belhasa: RTA fees (1) and the total for the 20-hour regular course (2). Screenshot: bdc.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Bin Yaber Driving Institute

Bin Yaber's main branch is in Al Ruwayyah; RTA also lists Jebel Ali (cars, heavy vehicles, buses, equipment) and Oud Metha (cars, Knowledge and Road Test only). The school has counters in Al Fahidi, Naif, Warsan, Al Khail Mall and Silicon Oasis, a toll-free number (800 293) and free pick-up at selected points.

Dubai Driving Center (DDC)

Dubai Driving Center was founded in 2003. RTA lists five DDC branches: Al Khail (head office), Al Quoz (no Yard Test for cars), Al Qusais (cars), Dubai Investment Park and Port Rashid (cars and motorcycles). Its course page shows every line of the price: RTA fees, theory classes, each test and the hours.

Dubai Driving Center car course fee breakdown: knowledge test, practical training and grand total — DDC lists each RTA test with its fee (1), the 20 practical hours (2) and the grand total (3). Screenshot: dubaidrivingcenter.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Drive Dubai (Dubai International Driving Centre)

Drive Dubai opened on 12 December 2012. Its head office and test yard are in Dubai Investment Park 2, with registration points in Motor City, Jebel Ali, JVC, Discovery Gardens and Dubai Industrial City. It trains cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and forklifts. Its table shows the RTA fee and the school fee in separate columns:

Drive Dubai car driving course fees: RTA fee AED 1,440 plus Drive Dubai fee, and lump-sum automatic packages — Drive Dubai: the RTA fee (1) and the school fee plus VAT (2), and the unlimited package (3). Screenshot: drivedubai.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Eco Drive Driving Institute

Eco Drive's main campus is in Dubai Industrial City, and RTA also lists an Eco Drive site in Al Quoz. The school lists about 46 branches and registration points across Dubai on its site. It teaches cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and forklifts, and its VIP car course includes pick-up and drop-off.

Eco Drive car course pricing: regular, flexi and lump-sum plans, 5 percent VAT on Eco Drive fees — Eco Drive: regular plan price (1), VAT note (2), hourly rate (3). Screenshot: ecodrive.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Emirates Driving Institute (EDI)

EDI has operated since 1991 and is part of the Belhasa Group. Its full training and test centres are in Al Qusais and Al Quoz, with smaller sites in Hatta and Jumeirah and more than 40 branches in malls and communities. It offers 0% instalments, online lectures through its student portal, and Gold and Platinum courses. Its car price table already includes RTA fees of AED 1,350:

Emirates Driving Institute car course fees 2026: normal package, RTA fees of AED 1,350 included, fixed unlimited package — EDI: normal package for automatic cars (1), RTA fees included (2), fixed package with unlimited training and tests (3). Screenshot: edi-uae.com, 22 Oct 2026.

Emirates Transport Driving Institute (ETDI)

ETDI is part of Emirates Transport and has one site: Warsan 3, beside Dragon Mart. RTA lists it for all vehicle types and all tests. It does not publish a course list or prices on its page, so call 04 233 6555.

Emirates Transport Driving Institute in Warsan, Dubai — ETDI's page on the Emirates Transport website. Screenshot: et.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Excellence Driving Centre

Excellence has its head office in Al Qusais and test sites in Al Qusais, Al Quoz, Port Rashid and Jumeirah, with about 30 branches in total. Its site says RTA named it Dubai's top driving school for 2025. It offers free transport, no extra charge for evening and weekend classes, and theory lessons in English, Arabic and Urdu.

Excellence Driving car licence fees in Dubai: regular, flexi and lump-sum plans inclusive of VAT — Excellence: 20-hour regular plan (1), prices inclusive of 5% VAT (2), lump sum (3). Screenshot: excellencedriving.com, 22 Oct 2026.

First Driving Centre (FDC)

First Driving Centre is in Al Ruwayyah 3, with a second branch in Hor Al Anz near Abu Baker Al Siddique metro. RTA lists it for cars and motorcycles with all tests on site. Its site publishes clear package prices for automatic, manual and VIP courses.

First Driving Centre car driving course prices: standard, customized and lump-sum, 10 to 20 hours — FDC: standard course, 20 hours (1), hourly rate (2), lump sum (3). Screenshot: firstdrivingcentre.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

Galadari Motor Driving Centre (GMDC)

Galadari was founded in 2004. Its main centres are in Al Quoz (Industrial Area 3) and Al Qusais (Industrial Area 4), and it runs many smaller branches in malls and communities. Galadari prices car training per hour (AED 110 for the normal schedule) and lists the registration fees separately. It runs night courses and theory lectures in Arabic, English and Hindi/Urdu.

Galadari Motor Driving Centre car driving licence course page in Dubai — Galadari's car course page (1). Screenshot: gmdc.ae, 22 Oct 2026.

How to choose the right driving school near you

Location of the test yard, not only the office: many mall branches only register students. Lessons and tests happen at the main centres in the tables above.
Compare the total: add RTA fees, VAT and the eye test before you compare prices. The tables show which schools include them.
Regular, night, weekend or shift: at the schools that publish their plans, the weekday plan costs least; evening, weekend and shift slots cost more per hour.
Unlimited or pay per attempt: lump-sum packages cost more upfront but cover repeat tests. After a failed Road Test, RTA requires 4 more training sessions and a new AED 220 test fee.
Language: ask which languages the instructors and theory classes use. Galadari and Excellence, for example, teach theory in Arabic, English and Urdu.
Manual or automatic: a manual licence also covers automatic cars. Changing your learning permit later costs AED 220.

Passed? Your next steps

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a driving school near me in Dubai?

Look up your area in the branch table above. Al Quoz has branches of seven schools and Al Qusais of five; Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park, Port Rashid and Al Ruwayyah have two or three each. Check which tests the branch runs before you enrol.

Which driving schools are approved by RTA in Dubai?

RTA lists 11 driving institutes: Al Ahli, Belhasa, Bin Yaber, Dubai Driving Center, Drive Dubai (Dubai International Driving Centre), Eco Drive, Emirates Driving Institute, Emirates Transport Driving Institute, Excellence, First Driving Centre and Galadari Motor Driving Centre.

How much is a driving school course in Dubai?

On the schools' own sites, a 20-hour beginner car course is listed at roughly AED 3,500 to AED 5,000 once RTA fees are added, and lump-sum packages with repeat tests at roughly AED 6,000 to AED 9,000. The totals depend on the schedule, the school and whether RTA fees, VAT and the eye test are included.

Which is the cheapest driving school in Dubai?

The headline prices are not like for like: some include RTA fees, some only list training hours. Compare the all-in total for the same plan (20 hours, automatic, weekday) using the fee table above, and ask the school for the full breakdown.

How do I register at a driving school in Dubai?

Apply on rta.ae or in the RTA Dubai app with your Emirates ID, choose a driving institute and a payment option (full package, 20% upfront or payment at the institute). The school calls you within 3 working days, and your Learning Permit arrives by SMS and email.

What is the minimum age to learn driving in Dubai?

For a car you can open a traffic file from 17 years and 6 months, and the licence is issued once you pass all tests and turn 18. The minimum age for a motorcycle is 17.

How many driving lessons do I need in Dubai?

Schools sell 20 hours for beginners, 15 hours if you have held a home-country licence for 2 to 5 years and 10 hours for more than 5 years. With a licence from an exchangeable country you need no lessons; with the golden chance you can try the tests once without training.

Can I change my driving school in Dubai?

Yes. Moving to another branch of the same school is free. Moving to a different school needs a clearance certificate from the current school and a fee set by the school; you apply through rta.ae or the RTA Dubai app.

Is it better to learn manual or automatic in Dubai?

A manual licence lets you drive both manual and automatic cars; an automatic licence covers automatic cars only. Changing the learning permit between manual and automatic later costs AED 220.

Do I need a driving school if I have a licence from my home country?

Not if your country is on the exchange list; you exchange the licence at RTA. Otherwise you take a shorter course, or use the golden chance to sit the Knowledge and Road Tests once without training.

Driving School Near Me in Dubai (2026): Every Branch by Area, Fees and How to Enrol