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:

*Additional AED 100 for each passenger guest.

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

Get up to 50% OFF on the certificate course when you use THE ENTERTAINER voucher! Click here to know more!

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!