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/ Safari Driving Permit):

The company representative is responsible for registering the driver, applying for the permit and test, and completing the required payments.
Upon successful completion of the test, the permit will be issued and can be downloaded through the platform or via the RTA portal at ums.rta.ae.
Candidates may also approach Emirates Driving Institute for training and test booking support. Applicable training and test booking fees will apply.
For more info call us at 04 2631100 or write to us on [email protected]!

One-Day Desert Driving Course:

Training Course

Course Fees

Complete course - training & lecture (An additional fee of AED 100 applies to training booked on Saturdays and Sundays)
  • AED 800 per delegates (2 delegates in a vehicle)
  • AED 1,500 for 1 delegate*

Essential course - only training (An additional fee of AED 100 applies to training booked on Saturdays and Sundays)
  • 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 (An additional fee of AED 100 applies to training booked on Saturdays and Sundays)
  • 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):

Please contact Emirates Driving Institute for assistance with training and test bookings. For more information, call 04 263 1100 or email [email protected].

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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 [email protected]!