Martin AlvaThe quality of driving schools in Dubai is ensured by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai which mandates the schools to be assessed and approved by them. In all, there are a total of four driving schools with several branches across Dubai where one can learn as well as apply for RTA licence. We discuss each one of them in detail here.
For starters, all driving schools across Dubai follow the same learning structure that includes three types of courses.
• Regular Course: Customers can opt for three alternate days of training through the weekdays with the Regular Course.
• Friday Course: Ones who are unable to participate during the weekdays can opt for Friday Course with two classes of two hours each.
• Night Course: In addition to the daytime courses customers can also opt for evening classes from 8 pm to 11 pm.
Additionally, for both beginner (15 hours) as well as experts (8 hours) courses, applicants are required to attend eight mandatory theory lectures apart from the required amount of training.
GALADARI MOTOR DRIVING CENTER
Galadari was founded in 2004 and currently operates 50 branches. It was established by businessmen and entrepreneurs Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari. With over 500 qualified instructors, Galadari Motor Driving School conducts theory as well as practical training services as well as organise final assessments by RTA and issuance of driving licenses.
Course Fee:
Beginner (15 hours): Fresh applicants can enrol for a regular course at AED 1,350. Night courses and Friday courses can be availed at AED 1,950 and AED 1,650 respectively.
Experienced (10 hours): Applicants who already hold a national driving licence can apply for the regular course at AED 720. Cost for the Night course goes up to AED 1,040 and Friday course goes up to AED 880.
These prices are, however, exclusive of additional RTA charges that can be found here
To know more about their branch locations, click here.
EMIRATES DRIVING SCHOOL
The Emirates Driving School is the largest network in the UAE with 53 branches and mall counters spread across the country. It is a part of the Belhasa Group. It has a fleet of over 1000 vehicles including light motor vehicle, heavy bus, light bus, heavy truck, shovel, forklift and motorcycles.
Course fee for Emirates Driving School:
Beginner (15 hours): Fresh applicants can enrol for a regular course at AED 4,605. Night courses and Friday courses can be availed at AED 6,255 and AED 5,505 respectively.
Experienced (8 hours): Applicants with a national driving licence can register for the regular course at AED 4,005. Cost for the Night course goes up to AED 4,885 and Friday course goes up to AED 4,885.
To know more about their branch locations, click here.
DUBAI DRIVING CENTER
The Dubai Driving Center was founded in 2003 and currently operates 20 branches in Dubai. Courses available at the DDC include lightweight vehicles, motorcycles, heavy truck, heavy bus, light bus as well as light and heavy forklift.
Course Fee for Dubai Driving Center:
Beginner (15 hours): Fresh applicants can enrol for a regular course at AED 3,420. Night courses and Friday courses can be availed at AED 3,870.
Experienced (8 hours): Applicants with another national driving licence can register for the Regular course at AED 2,520. Cost for the Night course and Friday course goes up to AED 2,820.
DDC offers special discounts and offers for students, teachers, government employees of Dubai as well as members of the society of engineers UAE and their families.
To know more about their branch locations, click here.
BELHASA DRIVING CENTER
Established in 2001, Belhasa Driving School operates close to 700 modern vehicles in its fleet. It includes driving courses for light motor vehicles, motorcycles, heavy and light vehicle bus, heavy trucks as well as heavy and light forklifts.
Course Fee for Belhasa Driving Center
Beginner (15 hours): Fresh applicants can enrol for a regular course at AED 1,890. Night courses and Friday courses can be availed at AED 3,150 and AED 2,520 respectively.
Experienced (8 hours): Applicants with national driving licence for five or more years can register for the Regular course at AED 1,008. Cost for the Night course goes up to AED 1,680 and Friday course goes up to AED 1,344.
Apart from learning courses for the aforementioned vehicles, Belhasa also provides advanced training including defensive driving and defensive desert driving.
To know more about their branch locations, click here.