Documentation is very easy for registering with us at GMDC, please find below the details:
Individuals who are Beginners and have no license from their home country:
- A copy of your valid Passport.
- A copy of your valid Dubai residence visa
- Original Emirates ID card and a copy of both front and back of the Emirates ID.
- 2 passport size photographs
- Copy of your Eye test report (Eye test can be done at GMDC or at any one of the registered optical centers)
- No Objection Letter (NOC) from Sponsor. If sponsor is an individual, the passport and visa copy of your sponsor is also required.
Individuals holding any other category license would not be able to register, until they have cleared their fines, if any.
For UAE passport holders and Emiratis, valid Dubai residence visa is not required.
Sample NOC
As per RTA guidelines, there are professions listed which do not require a NOC. Please click here for the list of professions not requiring a NOC.
Individuals holding a valid home country license which is more than 2 yrs old
- All the documents mentioned above for beginners are still required, in addition;
- Original home county license and a copy of the same.
Individuals holding a valid GCC license:
- All the documents mentioned above for beginners are still required, in addition;
- Original valid GCC license and a copy of the same.
Individuals holding a visa from other Emirates:
- All the documents mentioned above for beginners are still required, in addition;
- Trade license copy of the Dubai office as well as of visa holding Emirate.
- Letter from the company stating that you are presently working in Dubai office/ branch.
Individuals holding a visa from other Emirate and already registered in other Emirate:
- All the documents mentioned above for beginners are still required, in addition;
- Trade license copy of the Dubai office as well as of visa holding Emirate.
- Letter from the company stating that you are presently working in Dubai office/ branch.
- File Transfer Letter from Traffic Department of the other Emirate.
Trade license of both the offices/ branch in Dubai and other Emirates should have exactly same name.
TRAINING PROCESS
The info-graphic below illustrates a quick snapshot of the entire process of obtaining a driving license.

Once you have registered with us, you can choose from the different training course options according to your preference.
REGULAR COURSE
This straightforward course enables you to take classes across three alternate days per week i.e. on Saturdays / Mondays / Wednesdays or on Sundays / Tuesdays / Thursdays. You have the option to take 1 class (1 hour) or 2 classes (2 hours) of training per day.
FRIDAY COURSE
We also offer classes on Fridays for those unable to participate in classes on week days. On Fridays the schedule will be 2 classes = 2 hours or maximum 4classes= 4 hour of training.
Friday classes are available from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT COURSE
At GMDC, our years of experience has provided numerous insights and we understand that some students are more keen to take evening classes or that their career schedules limit their ability to take classes during the day.
To accommodate this category of students, we are pleased to offer classes in the evening, In addition to our daytime courses. Our Night Course class timings are from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Training commences from 8.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. with a break from 2.30–3.30 pm.
VIP students have the option of starting their classes from 8.30 am and their classes can be scheduled based on their time preferences.
As you begin your journey towards obtaining a UAE driver’s license, the prescribed RTA curriculum mandates every trainee to attend 8 compulsory theory classes. Theory classes are of vital importance to impart you with rules and knowledge required to drive on UAE roads.
We have kept our schedule as flexible as possible for your convenience and we are offering our theory classes even on Fridays at our Al Qusais and Al Quoz locations.
As we appreciate the linguistic diversity of Dubai, we are offering our theory lectures in various languages such as Arabic, English and Hindi/ Urdu to communicate effectively the rules and guidelines as prescribed by RTA.
The theory classes are divided in to 8 sessions as given below:
- Lecture 1: Attitude and Responsibilities of Driver
- Lecture 2: Knowledge on Traffic Rules & Regulation
- Lecture 3: Characteristics of Road Users
- Lecture 4: Driver Condition
- Lecture 5: The Environment
- Lecture 6: Driving on Freeways,Traffic Violations and Route Planning
- Lecture 7: Developing Forecasting of Hazards and Emergencies When Driving
- Lecture 8: Traffic Accidents Case Studies & What to do in an Accident
Please note:
- Please carry your Registration card and RTA learners permit at all times while you are attending theory sessions.
- It is mandatory to bring your RTA training book while you are attending theory sessions.
- Please inform us in advance if you are unable to attend any session.
- Should you happen to miss any session, please inform the concerned staff, so to help us make the arrangements for another session.
Our fees for the various courses are listed below.
HOURS |
DURATION |
NORMAL |
SHIFTS |
FRIDAY |
ELIGIBILITY-AUTO & MANUAL |
(AED 100/-) |
(AED 140/-) |
(AED 150/-) |
20 |
1 hour |
AED 2,000/- |
AED 2,800/- |
AED 3,000/- |
Beginners |
15 |
1 hour |
AED 1,500/- |
AED 2,100/- |
AED 2,250/- |
Living with a national license valid 2-5 Years old |
10 |
1 hour |
AED 1,000/- |
AED 1,400/- |
AED 1,500/- |
Living with a national license valid 5 Years. |
04 |
1 hour |
AED 400/- |
AED 560/- |
AED 600/- |
Additional hours |
REGISTRATION FEES
Please refer to the table below for the applicable charge.
CHARGE TYPE |
GMDC (AED) |
5 %VAT (AED) |
RTA (AED) |
TOTAL (AED) |
Opening a file (Learner’s Permit + Handbook) |
380.00 |
19.00 |
370.00 |
769.00 |
Valid file transfer from another centre |
330.00 |
16.50 |
|
346.50 |
Eye test |
50.00 |
2.50 |
90.00 |
142.50 |
Evaluation test (only for students who have a valid license from their home country) |
200.00 |
10.00 |
|
210.00 |
Lecture class |
400.00 |
20.00 |
|
420.00 |
Theory lecture class |
100.00 |
5.00 |
|
105.00 |
Theory test |
70.00 |
3.50 |
220.00 |
293.50 |
Assessment road test |
100.00 |
5.00 |
|
105.00 |
Smart Yard Assessment Test |
0.00 |
|
|
0.00 |
RTA Smart Yard Test |
70.00 |
3.50 |
220.00 |
293.50 |
Road test (all vehicle categories) |
70.00 |
3.50 |
220.00 |
293.50 |
Issuing A New Driving License For One Year |
|
|
120.00 |
120.00 |
Issuing A Driving License For More Than One Year |
|
|
320.00 |
320.00 |
License service charges |
100.00 |
5.00 |
|
105.00 |
Add A New Category To Driving License |
|
|
220.00 |
220.00 |
Driver sticker |
5.00 |
0.25 |
|
5.25 |
Learning Permit renewal |
40.00 |
2.00 |
120.00 |
162.00 |
RTA Re-test |
70.00 |
3.50 |
240.00 |
313.50 |
File re-opening fees |
120.00 |
6.00 |
320.00 |
446.00 |
Kindly note:
1. Additional 5% VAT is applicable at the time of payment.
2. RTA fees subject to change
For more information, please call us at : 04-2676166 or E-mail: info@gmdc.ae