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 21 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) |
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Essential course - only training (The fee may differ for Saturday training) |
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Refresher course - extra training only for previously attended Complete course & Essential Course (The fee may differ for Saturday training |
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*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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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 [email protected]!