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Learn to master the sands of the UAE deserts!

Enroll yourself for a fun and exciting day in the deserts to learn the basics of off-road driving, vehicle mechanisms and recovery techniques. 
Bring along a friend or loved ones to have a unique learning experience.

 


Do you have different types of desert driving courses?

Yes! We offer two courses as given below:

1) One-day certificate course where you can choose to go for a:

  • Complete (theory and practical training) course; highly recommended for beginners
  • Essential course; for those interested only in practical training
  • Refresher course; extra training only for previously attended Complete course & Essential Course

2) Professional desert driving course (RTA driving license for safari tour guide)

  • Beginner training 
  • Extra training

 

What will I learn in the course?

  • To handle a modern 4x4 vehicle in the breathtaking deserts of Dubai
  • Basic mechanical knowledge of a 4X4 vehicle
  • The topography of the desert and possible situations during off-roading.
  • Proven techniques, hints and tips to stay safe and escape a difficult situation


Who can register for these courses?

  • Any driver wishing to increase their knowledge & understanding of driving off-road.
  • 4X4 vehicle owners who wish to drive in the desert.
  • Desert safari tour guides of 25 years old and holding tourism company visa


Am I eligible for the course?

  • You must be a resident of UAE
  • You must hold any ONE license from below:
    • An original & valid 6 months UAE car driver’s license
    • An original & valid 6 months international motor car driver’s license
  • You must be 140 cm or more in height


Are there any restrictions on the course?
The course is not suitable for:

  • Pregnant women
  • Delegates having motion or travel sickness, severe back or neck problems or medical condition.


What are the important points to remember?

  • ​​Reporting location and time for Complete (theory and practical training) course: EDI headquarters at Al Qusais 1 (Building 5) at 8:45 am
  • Reporting location for Essential course: Training Location 
  • Clothing: Comfortable and loose fit clothing, closed shoes, hat/cap, and sunglasses
  • Light lunch will be provided.


What will I get in this course?
Each delegate will receive a joining pack comprising of: 

  • A desert driving course kit consisting of a comprehensive driving manual
  • A certificate of attendance
  • A prompt card to help you incase of emergency in the desert

For one-day desert driving certificate course:

You must hold an original and valid 6 months UAE car driver’s license OR an original and valid 6 months international car driver’s license
 

For professional desert driving course (RTA drivers license):

  • Original Emirates ID 
  • Original and valid 2 years UAE car driver’s license issued from Dubai
  • 1 passport copy and a valid Dubai visa copy
  • Eye test report
  • CID Letter
  • NOC issued by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) & employer
  • 4 photographs

One-Day Desert Driving Course:

Training Course

Course Fees

Complete course - training & lecture (The fee may differ for Saturday training)

  • AED 800 per delegates (2 delegates in a vehicle)
  • AED 1,500 for 1 delegate*

Essential course - only training (The fee may differ for Saturday training)

  • AED 700 per delegates (2 delegates in a vehicle)
  • AED 1,400 for 1 delegate*

Refresher course - extra training only for previously attended Complete course & Essential Course (The fee may differ for Saturday training

  • AED 700 per delegates (2 delegates in a vehicle)
  • AED 1,400 for 1 delegate*

*Additional AED 100 for each passenger guest.

 

Professional Desert Driving Course (RTA driving license for safari tour guide):

Training Course

Course Fees

Beginner training

AED 1,560 (not include VAT)

Extra training

AED 840 (not include VAT)

 

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If your company is registered with us, you receive up to 10% OFF! 

Procedure to register

1) One Day Desert Driving course

  • Email your valid 6 months UAE car driver’s license along with your contact details (name and UAE contact number). We will get in touch with you.

2) Professional Desert Driving course

  • Visit EDI main center in Al Qusais with the required documents.


For more info call us at 04 2631100 or write to us on info@edi.ae!