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.

3. 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 

2. 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.

2. 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.

​*Eye test and 5% VAT are included. Automatic gear only. Click here for the detailed fee structure

Renewal of RTA Learning Permit fee will apply (AED 142.5)

**Direct Test Course: Customers holding an original license 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 the car categories. 

[Fees are subject to change]

You may register at any EDI branch located across Dubai.

Click here to locate nearest EDI branch;

Click here to register online

Call : +971 4 263 1100 

Saturday to Thursday: 8:30am - 2:30pm and 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Students can take 2 hours at a time and up to 4 hours of training a day with an hour break between each two hours class.

Click here to view student roadmap to get LMV Driving License

Click here for a comparison of all car driving courses.
 

Terms and Conditions:

Customers must:

1.    Attend a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to book Theory Test and Excellence Test. The test timing will be as per the availability in the RTA system.
2.    Give minimum 24 hours’ notice to cancel any scheduled Theory Test and Excellence Test.
3.    Give minimum 24 hours’ notice to arrange classes, subject to availability of training vehicle.
4.    Pay extra for the Remote Interpretation Service (RIS), if they opt for this translation service for the theory test. (What is RIS Service?) Amount: AED 400.
5.    Be charged as per EDI's policy, if absent for any RTA test.

Training Rules & Regulations:

• Always carry your Emirates ID, and RTA learning permit while attending the practical training, lectures, and tests.
   
• 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.
   
• The luxury training vehicle chosen at the time of registration will be continued until the end of the student journey. The vehicle cannot be changed or test driven during the training or tests.
   
• The EDI management will replace the student's training vehicle based on the students' initial driving assessment test performance so as to enable the student to improve the training performance. 
   
• Platinum instructors and their vehicles are permanently allocated. Should the Platinum students wish to take training with a specific instructor, their respective training vehicle will be allocated. Swapping the Platinum instructors with alternate luxury vehicles is not applicable. 

Platinum course students have the advantage of taking lectures as per their convenience and time. EDI's course in-charge helps in organizing lectures in the special lecture hall as preferred by the student.

All students who register for 20 /15 /10 hour sessions of car driving license courses need to take 8 compulsory lectures. These lectures are conducted on weekdays as well as Saturdays. Lectures are offered in different languages such as English, Urdu, and Arabic at Al Qusais or Al Quoz centers.

Please note that it is mandatory for all students to bring their Emirates ID & RTA learning permit for the lectures.

•    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

Rules of Attendance

• Please ensure you have attended all 8 lectures before you book your theory test. Now you can also take online lecture in English. Click here to see the user guide.  
• 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 in 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 RIS service can be availed?

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 400 will be charged for availing this service apart from the regular exam fee of AED 310.

Click here to view a list of available languages

Apart from RIS service, RTA also provides a voiceover facility with no extra cost for eight more languages i.e. Urdu, Bangla, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Malayalam, Russian and Tamil.

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.
•    Make proper payments for training and tests on time to avoid unnecessary problems/delays.