Choose from our variety of courses that suit your lifestyle and availability.

Your training hours are based on your driving experience:

  • 20 hours: for beginners with no driving experience
  • 15 hours: Driving experience between 2 to 5 years (holding an original valid)
  • 10 hours: Driving experience over 5 years (holding an original valid)

 

Our Driving Courses

Regular driving course: Driving course package till the first road test

  • Weekday (Sunday - Friday):
    • Day training:
      • Monday - Thursday: 8:25 AM - 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
      • Friday: 8:25 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
      • Sunday: 8:25 AM - 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Night training: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Weekend: Saturday or Sunday / Saturday and Sunday 
  • Shift course: Flexible training schedule from Sunday to Friday (8:25 AM - 5:25 PM)

Fixed price course: Package includes unlimited training and tests until you get your UAE driving license. 

  • Weekday: Sunday– Friday
  • Weekend: Only Saturday or Sunday / Saturday & Sunday
  • Shift course: Shift training schedule will help you choose your training timings as per your work schedule.
  • Night training: (8:00 pm – 11:00 pm)

Youth driving course: A course that has been exclusively designed for the university and college students in Dubai to match their flexible timings and convenience. Click here for more details.

  • Weekday: Sunday – Friday
  • Shift course: Shift training schedule will help you choose your training timings as per your work schedule.
  • Night training: (8 pm – 11 pm) 

Affordable driving course: An exclusive affordable offer for a selected group of professions with low income (driver, house help, nanny, labor, cleaner, etc.), as a part of the Year of Zayed 2018. Please note that the profession will be considered as mentioned in the Emirates ID. Click here for more details.

  • Weekday: Sunday – Friday
  • Weekend: Only Saturday or Sunday / Saturday & Sunday
  • Shift course: Shift training schedule will help you choose your training timings as per your work schedule.
  • Night training: (8 pm – 11 pm) 

Gold Excellence course: A fixed price course till the first road test that allows you to take training in Lexus or Nissan Patrol and appear for Excellence Test (parking and road test in one day). Click here for more details.

Platinum driving course: A fast-track driving course to learn how to drive on luxury-high end cars, like Mini Cooper, Lexus, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes G500 & C200 and Tesla. Click here for more details.
 


Click here for a comparison of all car driving courses  
 


Driver skill refresher course: For those who hold a valid UAE driving license and need a confidence boost & practice, can apply for this course. It includes 4 hours of practical training sessions. A minimum of 2 hours of sessions can also be taken. Students registering for 4 or more hours of training will receive a 50% discount on registration fees.

Flying crew course: Special driving course for Pilots and Cabin Crews of only 'Emirates Airlines' & 'FlyDubai.' The professionals may directly appear for the RTA theory and Road Test with their valid country license. Those who do not hold a valid country license will have to register for 20 hours of training. Pilots & Cabin crews of other airlines can also register as regular students for 20/15/10 hour sessions under the Flying Crew Course.

Incase of any test failure, below process applies:

  • Failure of RTA theory test: Attend 8 theory lectures by online Student Portal or classroom lectures.
  • Failure of RTA road test: Book and attend 4 hours of practical training. 



Direct test course: Customers holding an original license or a license expired within the last 10 years from any GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia), European, North American, East Asia & African countries (as listed by RTA) are eligible to register for Direct Test course for car and motorcycle categories. The customers can take optional practical training before appearing for the road test; fee applicable as per current rates.

Incase of any test failure, below process applies:

  • Failure of RTA theory test: Attend 8 theory lectures by online Student Portal or classroom lectures.
  • Failure of RTA road test: Book and attend 4 hours of practical training. 
     

Conversion of UAE drivers license from automatic to manual gear:
Customers holding a valid and original Dubai car driving license can convert from automatic gear to manual gear. If a customer has a car driving license from another emirate, the license will have to be transferred to Dubai. The below process applies:

  • RTA Road Test appointment: Book a test appointment and attend RTA road test at the main center. If failed, please pay and book a new road test appointment.
  • Upon passing, a UAE manual driving license will be issued.
  • Optional manual gear training lessons: Student can book and attend minimum 1 hour of training lessons. Rates apply as per course selected.

 

Only for Singapore drivers license: [Valid only in EDI main centers] 
Singapore nationals holding a valid and original driving license issued from Singapore are eligible to directly convert their driving license into a UAE driving license. The below process applies:

  • Admission: RTA file opening and EDI registration
  • Eye test: Can be done in EDI main centers or RTA approved optical shops in Dubai
  • RTA Theory Test: The student must pass the RTA Theory Test to receive the UAE driving license. 

Watch your car driver training journey or download the student journey map.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Original Emirates ID
  2. Original driving license* issued from other countries of the same vehicle category (if any) to determine 20/15/10 hours course.

*Note: The hologram on the driving license must be visible. If the driving license is not in English or Arabic, please legally translate your driving license from a legal translation typing office in Dubai. Letter from the consulate of your country in case this license is lost will be accepted.

  1. Electronic Eye test- This eye test service is available at the Institute’s main centers or RTA-approved eye test centers in Dubai.

 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (Case wise) FOR:

  1. Female customers (younger than 21 years) who wish to take training by a male instructor:

A no-objection letter signed by the sponsor 

  1. Driver visa holders under any category require:

Medical fitness report from the RTA-approved medical centers or hospitals.

 

For residents with visas issued in the other emirates, one of the following

  1. Copy of the tenancy agreement approved by ejari or copy of the Title Deed as a proof of residence
  2. Copy of the company's trade licence (Dubai branch and the branch that issued the residency)
  3. Letter from the company certifying that the customer works in Dubai
  4. An official document proving that you are currently a student in Dubai.

For diplomats

  1. Copy of the diplomatic passport
  2. Original Emirates ID, if any
  3. A copy of the valid diplomatic card for embassies, consulates and international organisations instead of the Emirates ID
  4. A copy of a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs valid for at least 6 months from the date of submission.

For People of Determination

  1. Copy of the certificate of transfer to the doctor issued by the Licensing Agency

Note: The customer should refer to Rashid Hospital for the medical test.

  1. Sanad Card from Community Development Authority or People of Determination card.

For the Emirati passport holder who is without a family book (Marsoom holders)

  1. Copy of the valid passport
  2. Copy of the valid Marsoom

For the Emirati passport holder who is the son of an Emirati woman

  1. Copy of the valid passport
  2. Valid letter from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs stating that the customer's mother is Emirati

For golden residency holders who have a driver licence from their countries

  1. A copy of the customer previous valid driving license
  2. Knowledge test and Road test results.

20 hours (Beginner)

Training Courses Normal Package
Limited training & tests*
Fixed package
Unlimited training & tests**
Fixed package with card payment
Unlimited training & tests*** (Group A)
Fixed package for company employees & dependents
Unlimited training & tests**** (Group B)
Partial payment
fee
Full payment
fee
Partial Payment fee Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment fee Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment fee Full Payment
fee
Regular Training Automatic gear AED 4679.25 AED 4406.25 AED 9,261 AED 8,335 AED 8,257 AED 7,432 AED 7,747 AED 6,972
Manual gear AED 4553.25 AED 4301 AED 10,962 AED 9,866 AED 9,788 AED 8,809 AED 9,193 AED 8,274
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Night Training Automatic gear AED 4805.25 AED 4511.25 AED 9,261 AED 8,335 AED 8,257 AED 7,432 AED 7,747 AED 6,972
Manual gear AED 4679.25 AED 4406.25 AED 10,962 AED 9,866 AED 9,788 AED 8,809 AED 9,193 AED 8,274
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Weekend Training
(Only Saturday or Sunday or
Saturday & Sunday)
Automatic gear AED 5435.25 AED 5036.25 AED 11,387 AED 9,865 Not Applicable AED 9,537 AED 8,584
Manual gear AED 5435.25 AED 5036.25 AED 11,387 AED 9,865 Not Applicable AED 9,537 AED 8,584
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Shift Training
(Flexible Timings)
Automatic gear AED 5687.25 AED 5246.25 AED 12,238 AED 10,610 Not Applicable AED 10,260 AED 9,234
Manual gear AED 5687.25 AED 5246.25 AED 12,238 AED 10,610 Not Applicable AED 10,260 AED 9,234
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Package information

*Normal Package includes:

  • Free theory lectures
  • Discount of 4 free
    training hours
  • RTA fees
  • One theory test,
    parking test, initial driver
    assessment test & road test.
  • 5% VAT 
  • Eye test
  • Current offer:
    (discount of additional 2 hours 
    class fees)

Additional fees apply from
the second test onwards.

**Fixed package includes:
  • Unlimited training & tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

 

***Only for selected banks. Available at EDI main centers & branches only

Fixed package includes:

  • Unlimited training & tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test fee
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

***Only for selected companies. Available at EDI main centers & branches only

Fixed package includes:

  • Unlimited training & tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test fee
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

Pay the course fees in easy installments with Emirates NBD and more!

Click here for the detailed fee structure. 

15 hours (valid driving license holders between 2 to 5 years)

Training Courses  Normal Package
Limited training & tests*
Fixed package
Unlimited training & tests**

Fixed package with card payment
Unlimited training & tests***
(Group A)

Fixed package for company employees
& dependents
Unlimited training & tests****
(Group B)
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Regular Training Automatic gear AED 4164.75 AED 3891.75 AED 8,836 AED 7,952 AED 7,875 AED 7,087 AED 7,386 AED 6,647
Manual gear AED 4070.25 AED 3818.25 AED 10,537 AED 9,483 AED 9,406 AED 8,465 AED 8,831 AED 7,948
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Night Training Automatic gear AED 4259.25 AED 3965.25 AED 8,836 AED 7,952 AED 7,875 AED 7,087 AED 7,386 AED 6,647
Manual gear AED 4164.75 AED 3891.75 AED 10,537 AED 9,483 AED 9,406 AED 8,465 AED 8,831 AED 7,948
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Weekend Training
(
Saturday & Sunday)
Automatic gear AED 4731.75 AED 4332.75 AED 10,962 AED 9,492 Not applicable AED 9,176 AED 9,258
Manual gear AED 4731.75 AED 4332.75 AED 10,962 AED 9,492 Not applicable AED 9,176 AED 9,258
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Shift Training
(Flexible Timings)
Automatic gear AED 4920.75 AED 4479.75 AED 11,813 AED 10,238 Not applicable AED 9,899 AED 8909
Manual gear AED 4920.75 AED 4479.75 AED 11,813 AED 10,238 Not applicable AED 9,899 AED 8909
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Package Information

*Normal Package includes:

  • Free theory lectures
  • Discount of 3 free
    training hours
  • RTA fees
  • One theory test,
    parking test, initial driver
    assessment test & road test.
  • 5% VAT
  • Eye test fees
  • Current offer:
    (discount of additional 
     1 hour class fees)

Additional fees apply from
the second test onwards.

**Fixed package includes:
  • Unlimited training & tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

***Only for selected banks. Available
at EDI main centers & branches only

Fixed package includes:

  • Unlimited training &
    tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

***Only for companies. Available
at EDI main centers & branches only

Fixed package includes:

  • Unlimited training 
    & tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

 Pay the course fees in easy installments with Emirates NBD and more!

Click here for the detailed fee structure.

 

10 hours (valid driving license holders over 5 years)

Training Courses  Normal Package
Limited training & tests*
Fixed package
Unlimited training & tests**
Fixed package with card payment
Unlimited training & tests***
(Group A)
Fixed package for company employees
& dependents
Unlimited training & tests****
(Group B)
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Partial Payment
fee
Full Payment
fee
Regular Training Automatic gear AED 3618.75 AED 3345.75 AED 8,581 AED 7,723 AED 7,645 AED 6,881 AED 7,169 AED 6,452
Manual gear AED 3566.25 AED 3314.25 AED 10,112 AED 9,100 AED 9,023 AED 8,121 AED 8,470 AED 7,623
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Night Training Automatic gear AED 3671.25 AED 3377.25 AED 8,581 AED 7,723 AED 7,645 AED 6,881 AED 7,169 AED 6,452
Manual gear AED 3618.75 AED 3345.75 AED10,112 AED 9,100 AED 9,023 AED 8,121 AED 8,470 AED 7,623
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Weekend Training
(Only Friday or Sunday or
Saturday & Sunday)
Automatic gear

AED 3933.75

AED 3534.75 AED 10,537 AED 9,119 Not applicable AED 8,814 AED 7,933
Manual gear AED 3933.75 AED 3534.75 AED 10,537 AED 9,119 Not applicable AED 8,814 AED 7,933
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Shift Training
(Flexible Timings)
Automatic gear AED 4038.75 AED 3597.75 AED 11,387 AED 9,865 Not applicable AED 9,537 AED 8,584
Manual gear AED 4038.75 AED 3597.75 AED 11,387 AED 9,865 Not applicable AED 9,537 AED 8,584
RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Package information

*Normal Package includes:

  • Free theory lectures
  • Discount of 2 free
    training hours
  • RTA fees
  • One theory test,
    parking test, initial driver
    assessment test & road test.
  • 5% VAT
  • Eye test fees
  • Current offer:
    (discount of additional 
    1 hour class fees)

Additional fees apply from
the second test onwards.

**Fixed package includes:
  • Unlimited training & tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

***Only for selected banks. Available
at EDI main centers & branches only

Fixed package includes:

  • Unlimited training &
    tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT

***Only for companies. Available
at EDI main centers & branches only

Fixed package includes:

  • Unlimited training
    & tests until pass
  • Free theory lectures
  • 10% registration discount
  • Eye test
  • RTA fees
  • 5% VAT
 
Pay the course fees in easy installments with Emirates NBD and more! 

Click here for the detailed fee structure.



Flying crew course

Tests Fees Eligibility
File opening Theory and Road Test RTA fees - AED 1530 FlyDubai and Emirates Airlines cabin crew and pilot 
holding a car driving license issued from their 
home country are eligible for this course.
EDI fees - AED 830.75
Total fees - AED 2545

*Customers can take optional practical training before the road test. The training fee is applicable as per current rates. As per the current promotion, the above fees include eye test and VAT.

 

Direct test course - only for RTA exempted countries

Tests Fees

Eligibility

File opening Theory and Road Test RTA fees - AED 1530 Customers holding an original license from any
GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia),
European, North American, East Asia, and 
African countries (as listed by RTA) are eligible for this course.
(applicable only for LMV/MOT category)
EDI fees - AED 830.75
Total fees - AED 2545

Customers can take optional practical training before the road test. The training fee is applicable as per current rates. As per the current promotion, the above fees include eye test and VAT.

Incase of any test failure, below process applies:

  • Failure of RTA theory test: Attend 8 theory lectures. Available online Student Portal or classroom lectures.
  • Failure of RTA road test: Book and attend 4 hours of practical training. 

 

Convert UAE drivers license from automatic to manual gear

Tests Fees
RTA road test appointment AED 293.5
Issue UAE manual driving license AED 325
Total inclusive VAT AED 618.5

 

Customers can take optional practical training before the road test. The training fee is applicable as per current rates

Customers holding a valid and original Dubai car driving license can convert from automatic gear to manual gear. If a customer has a car driving license from another emirate, the license will have to be transferred to Dubai. The below process applies:

  • RTA Road Test appointment: Book a test appointment and attend the RTA road test at the main center. If failed, please pay and book a new road test appointment.
  • Upon passing, a UAE manual driving license will be issued.
  • Optional manual gear training lessons: Student can book and attend minimum 1 hour of training lessons. Rates apply as per course selected.

 

Direct test course - Only Singapore drivers license

Tests Fees Eligibility
RTA file opening, RTA handbook and RTA Learning Permit AED 370 Singapore nationals holding a valid and
original driving license issued from Singapore
are eligible to directly convert
their driving license into a UAE driving license.
Eye test at EDI main center AED 140
RTA Theory Test, E-test booking fee, Knowledge fees AED 490
UAE Driving license issuance fee (above 21 years) or (below 21 years) AED 320 or AED 220
Total inclusive VAT AED 1326

Valid only at the EDI main centers

Singapore nationals holding a valid and original driving license issued from Singapore are eligible to directly convert their driving license into a UAE driving license.

The below process applies to acquire a UAE driving license for Singapore citizens:

  • Admission process: Includes RTA file opening and EDI registration
  • Eye test: Can be done in EDI main centers or RTA approved optical shops in Dubai
  • RTA Theory Test: Attend the RTA Theory Test to receive the UAE driving license. 

You may register at any branch located across Dubai; Click here to locate a branch nearest to you!

Click here to register online.

Please note:

  • Students can opt to register for either Automatic or Manual gear. However, please note that Automatic license holders are not allowed to drive a Manual gear vehicle.
  • Simulator Training: All students registered for 20 hours sessions will have to attend 1 session of Simulator prior to starting their practical training.
  • Solo Training: This is mandatory for 20 hours sessions course and is optional for 15/10 hour session.
  • Those who have a valid UAE Driving license from any Emirate other than Dubai need to get their driving file transferred from the other-emirate to Dubai RTA before opening a file for any other vehicle category.
  • In case a student incurs a UAE traffic fine, they will not be eligible to enroll unless the fine is paid.
  • Those who have opened any driving file before with other institutes should transfer their file. For more information please call 04-2631100.

DAY WEEKDAY TRAINING


 

Daily training:

1 hour per day and 6 hours per week (Only at main centers)

Training days Sunday Monday to Thursday Friday
Training timings
  • 8:25 - 9:25
  • 9:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 11:30 
  • 11:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 13:35
  • 13:35 - 14:35
  • 15:30 - 17:30
  • 8:25 - 9:25
  • 9:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 11:30
  • 11:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 13:35
  • 13:35 - 14:35
  • 15:30 - 16:30
  • 16:30 - 17:30
  • 8:25 - 9:25
  • 9:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 11:30
  • 11:30 - 12:30
  • 14:30 - 15:30
  • 15:30 - 16:30
  • 16:30 - 17:30
  • 17:30 - 18:30

 

Alternate Day training:

1 hour per day - 3 hours per week (Only at main centers)

Training Days Option1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Option 2: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Monday, Wednesday Friday

Training timings

  • 8:25 - 9:25

  • 9:25 - 10:25

  • 10:30 - 11:30 

  • 11:30 - 12:30

  • 12:35 - 13:35

  • 13:35 - 14:35

  • 15:30 - 16:30

  • 16:30 - 17:30

  • 8:25 - 9:25

  • 9:25 - 10:25

  • 10:30 - 11:30 

  • 11:30 - 12:30

  • 14:30 - 15:30

  • 15:30 - 16:30

  • 16:30 - 17:30

  • 17:30 - 18:30 

  • 8:25 - 9:25

  • 9:25 - 10:25

  • 10:30 - 11:30 

  • 11:30 - 12:30

  • 12:35 - 13:35

  • 13:35 - 14:35

  • 15:30 - 16:30

  • 16:30 - 17:30

 

D-Course training:

2 hours per day; 6 hours per week (Main centers and training branches)

Training Location Main Centers Training Branches
Training Days Monday, Wednesday,Friday Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday Monday, Wednesday, Friday Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Training Timings Monday & Wednesday Friday  Sunday Tuesday & Thursday Monday & Wednesday Friday  Sunday Tuesday & Thursday
  • 8:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 14:35
  • 15:30 - 17:30 
  • 8:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • 14:30 - 16:30
  • 16:30 - 18:30 
  • 8:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 14:35
  • 15:00 - 17:00 
  • 8:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 14:35
  • 15:30 - 17:30 
  • 9:00 - 11:00
  • 12:00 - 14:00
  • *15:30 - 17:30

*drop by instructor not
provided. Only shuttle
bus provided.

  • **8:25 - 10:25 
  • **10:30 - 12:30
  • ***15:30 - 17:30

**pick & drop by instructor
not provided.  Shuttle bus will be provided
as the training is at
the main centers

***pick & drop by instructor is provided.

  •  9:00 - 11:00
  • 12:00 - 14:00
  • *15:00 - 17:00

*drop by instructor not 
provided. Only shuttle
bus provided.

  • 9:00 - 11:00
  • 12:00 - 14:00
  • *15:30 - 17:30

*drop by instructor not
provided. Only shuttle
bus provided.

 

Flexible (Shift) training:

4 hours per day; 8 hours per week (main centers and training branches)

Training Location Main Centers Training Branches
Training Days Sunday Monday to Thursday Friday Sunday to Thursday
Training timings
  • 8:25  - 9:25
  • 9:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 11:30
  • 11:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 13:35
  • 13:35 - 14:35
  • 15:00 - 16:00
  • 16:00 - 17:00
  • 8:25  - 9:25
  • 9:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 11:30
  • 11:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 13:35
  • 13:35 - 14:35
  • 15:30 - 16:30
  • 16:30 - 17:30
  • 8:25 - 9:25
  • 9:25 - 10:25
  • 10:30 - 11:30
  • 11:30 - 12:30
  • 14:30 - 15:30
  • 15:30 - 16:30
  • 16:30 - 17:30
  • 17:30 - 18:30
  • 9:00 - 11:00
  • 12:00 - 14:00
  • 15:30 - 17:30

 

 

NIGHT WEEKDAY TRAINING


Daily night training:

1 hour per day; 6 hours per week (only main centers)

Training location Al Qusais main center Al Quoz main center
Training days Sunday to Friday Sunday to Friday

Daily training timing
(Any 1 hour)

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

 

Alternate night training:

1 hour per day; 3 hours per week (only main centers)

Training location

Main Centers

Training days Option1:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Option 2:
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
Training timing
(Any 1 hour) 
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

 

K-Course night training: 

2 hours per day; 6 hours per week

Training location

Al Qusais main center Al Quoz main center
Training days

Option1:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Option2:
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday

Option1:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Option 2:
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
Training timings 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

 

WEEKEND TRAINING


Saturday and Sunday:

2 hours per day; 4 hours a week (only at main centers)

Training days

Saturday

Sunday
Training timings
  • 8:25 - 10:25 
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 14:35
  • 15:00 - 17:00
  • 8:25 - 10:25 
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • 12:35 - 14:35
  • 15:00 - 17:00


Only Saturday or Sunday:

2 hours per day; 2 hours per week (only at main centers)

Training Days

Only Saturday or Sunday

Training timings
  • 8:30 - 10:30 
  • 10:30 - 12:30 
  • 12:35 - 14:35
  • 15:00 - 17:00

 

Only Saturday or Sunday:

4 hours per day; 4 hours per week (only at main centers)

Training Days

Only Saturday or Sunday

Training timings
  • 12:35 - 14:35
  • 15:00 - 17:00

Terms and conditions apply. The timings are subject to change in Ramadan and Public Holidays.


Click here for a comparison of all car driving courses and click here for training timings of all courses.
 

Training Rules & Regulations:

  • Always carry your Emirates ID, and RTA learning permit while attending the practical training, lectures, and tests.
     
  • Please arrive 10 mins earlier than your practical training and tests.
     
  • Should you fail to report within 10 minutes of your class, you’ll be marked as “ABSENT' and compensatory training will apply by paying for the absent class.
     
  • Should you wish to temporarily stop your training, please inform us 48 hours in advance of your scheduled training to avoid absent fees. Please by a call on 04 2631100 or email at [email protected].
     
  • Should you wish to stop the classes due to health issues, please inform us 48 hours in advance of your scheduled training to avoid absent fees. It is mandatory to submit a DHA attested medical certificate as proof of absenteeism. Please inform us by a call on 04 2631100 or email at [email protected].
     
  • In case your instructor is absent, we will arrange a replacement instructor & should we fail to provide another instructor, your training will be extended accordingly.

All students who register for 20/15/10 hours must attend 8 theory lectures available on weekdays and Fridays. Lectures can be attended online lectures in English, Urdu or Arabic or at the main centers in Al Qusais and Al Quoz centers. 

NOTE: The students must bring the Emirates ID and RTA Learning Permit to attend the lectures.

Lecture Topics:

Lecture 1 : Attitude and Responsibilities
Lecture 2 : Traffic signs
Lecture 3: Managing Risks
Lecture 4 : Driver Condition
Lecture 5 : Driving Environment
Lecture 6 : Rules of Road
Lecture 7 : Hazard and Emergencies
Lecture 8: Safety Demonstration

 
  • Please ensure to attend 8 theory lectures before appearing for the RTA theory test. Now attend 8 lectures in English, Arabic, or Urdu via online lecture. Get your user guide here
  • Joining Instructions with Terms and Conditions – click here to download
  • EDI Trainee Rights & Responsibilities – click here to download
  • Classroom lecture schedule - click here to download.


RTA's Remote Interpretation System (RIS)

The service provides a remote instant interpretation of driving theoretical tests, conducted by RTA, to driver license applicants for as many as 195 different languages. The step is part of RTA's endeavors to enrich the Smart City initiative and realize its third strategic goal - People's Happiness

How to use the RIS service?

  • As per RTA guidelines, students have to submit an application for appointing an interpreter in the preferred language at the time of opening the RTA file and pay the applicable fees.
  • This service cannot be added at a later stage while booking the Road Test.

Fees:  An additional fee of AED 435 will be charged for availing this service apart from the regular exam fee of AED 293.50

Remember to:

  • Obtain your RTA learner's permit prior to your first driving lesson and carry it with you throughout the training period. Renew the permit once it expires.
  • Attend your first and all subsequent driving classes and tests with necessary lenses/ glasses.
  • Not be absent from classes without informing the concerned reception staff 48 hours before class time or you will be charged for the classes.
  • Clear outstanding dues to avoid delays in training or tests.
Tests Examined by Ways to apply Note:
Test 1: RTA Knowledge Test RTA
  • RTA link received in SMS
  • EDI call center (04 2631100) or
  • Test department staff at the EDI main centers
  • The test can be booked from 8 am to 4:15 pm; Saturday to Thursday.
  • The test can be attended only at the main centers (Al Qusais or Al Qouz). The test center will be based on the location chosen at the time of registration.
Test 2: Initial Driving Assessment Test EDI EDI call center, student portal, main centers or branches The test date will be based on the training course and location chosen; i.e. the regular course students will attend the test from Sunday to Friday at the training location and the weekend course students will attend on Saturday/Sunday at the training location.
Test 3: Smart Yard Assessment Test EDI EDI call center, student portal, main centers or branches
  • The test can be attended only at Al Qusais or Al Quoz main centers.
  • Please arrive 30 mins earlier than the test time in the Smart Yard at the respective training center
Test 4: RTA Smart Yard Parking test RTA
  • RTA link received in SMS
  • EDI call center (04 2631100) or
  • Test department staff at the EDI main centers
  • The test can be attended only at Al Qusais or Al Quoz main centers.
  • Please arrive 30 mins earlier than the test time in the Smart Yard at the respective training center.*
Test 5: RTA Road test RTA
  • RTA link received in SMS
  • Book through the smart screen at EDI main centers
  • The test can be attended from 7:30 am to 3:25 pm;  Monday to Friday; at our main centers only. 
  • Extra charge applies for attending the test on Saturday/Sunday.
  • Please arrive 30 mins earlier than the test time at the respective training center.


Please ensure to carry your Emirates ID, RTA learning permit and a male permit**at all times. 

**If a female student below 21 years wishes to be trained a male instructor, a male permit must be obtained for AED 10.