Galadari Motor Driving Centre is a leading provider of car driving lessons in Dubai, UAE. Our goal is to help our students obtain their car driving licenses in a fast, efficient, and safe manner. With a focus on safety, individualized attention, and professional training, GMDC is the top choice for anyone looking to get their car driving license in Dubai.
At GMDC, we understand the importance of road safety and have made it a cornerstone of our driving course. Our experienced and highly trained instructors are devoted to helping students develop confident and safe driving habits. With one-on-one lessons, students receive personalized attention and can learn at their own pace.
We use modern dual-control cars equipped with emergency controls to ensure the safety of our students while they are behind the wheel. Our instructors are fully licensed and undergo regular training to stay up-to-date on the latest safety procedures and driving technology. They have years of driving experience and stay informed about new road and highway routes and additional safety measures by regularly liaising with RTA traffic officials.
At GMDC, we have a strong track record of helping our students pass their driving test and obtain their car driving license. Our high passing rate speaks to our commitment to providing quality education and training.
So if you’re ready to hit the road with confidence, register with Galadari Motor Driving Centre today! As a top provider of car driving lessons in Dubai, we will help you get your car driving license quickly and safely.
Advanced road safety with emphasis on traffic regulations understanding and practical advice.
Defensive driving techniques to improve awareness to deter & mitigate road safety risks.
Training instruction methodology devised according to the changing roads infrastructure environment of Dubai.
Multilingual training instructors from various part of the world to cater to a diverse customer base.
Theory training simulations & rigorous pre assessment preparation to clear the RTA tests right the first time.
A large fleet of Light motor vehicles to ensure students are trained with the most user friendly motor vehicles in town. Specialized training for “Physically impaired” customers by qualified instructors & technically designed vehicles.
Refresher training instructors are also available for drivers who would like to improve their technical knowledge and confidence on the roads.
All our training schedules are designed to meet individual student requirements so you don’t need to compromise on important appointments and ensure your ease & convenience.
Individual should be minimum 17 years and 6 months old. License would be issued on attainment of 18 years of age for the trainees who are registering at age of 17 years and 6 months.
Individual should be an Emirati or should have a valid residence visa.
An eye test from an eye testing centre approved and licensed by RTA and Dubai Health Authority.
GMDC provides an in-house eye-test facility approved by RTA and Dubai Health Authority.
FAQS
“Beginner” – Trainees who have not acquired any driving license are considered as beginners, they have to take 20 hours.
Trainees who have acquired another country’s license which is 2-5 years old, they have to take 15 hours.
Trainees who have acquired another country’s license which is more than 5 years old, they have to take 10 hours.
Trainees have the option to choose from either Automatic or Manual gear transmission learning.
There is a pre- evaluation test for 15 and 10 hours registered students to evaluate their driving experience.
Individuals possessing a valid GCC License do not require taking any classes and can directly approach for the RTA Theory test, RTA Yard test, after successful completion and passing of which, they can appear for the RTA final test.
Trainees already taking training with other institute would need to transfer their file after obtaining clearance letter from the previous institute. For more information, please call us at : 600595956 or E-mail: info@gmdc.ae
As per RTA guidelines ‘Emirates Airlines’ and ‘Fly Dubai’ Pilots and Cabin Crews who have acquired a valid home country license can directly approach for the RTA Theory test and RTA Yard test, after successful completion and passing of which, they can appear for the RTA final test. Individuals who do not have any country license will have to register for 20 hours.
Documentation is very easy for registering with us at GMDC, please find below the details:
Original Emirates ID.
Original driving license* issued from other countries of the same vehicle category (if any) to determine 20/15/10 hours course.
Minimum Age: 17 and 6 months.
*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.
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 FOR:
Female customers (younger than 21 years) who wish to take training by a male instructor:
A no-objection letter signed by the sponsor
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
Copy of the tenancy agreement approved by Dubai Land Department or copy of the Title Deed as a proof of residence.
Copy of the company’s trade licence (Dubai branch and the branch that issued the residency).
Letter from the company certifying that the customer works in Dubai.
For students studying in Dubai: An official document proving that you are currently a student in Dubai.
For diplomats
Copy of the diplomatic passport.
Original Emirates ID, if any.
A copy of the valid diplomatic card for embassies, consulates and international organisations instead of the Emirates ID.
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
Medical Fitness Report, stating that the individual is fit to drive.
Note:The customer should refer to Rashid Hospital/ Dubai Hospital for the medical test.
Sanad Card from Community Development Authority or People of Determination card.
For the Emirati passport holder who is without a family book (Marsoom holders).
Copy of the valid passport.
Copy of the valid Marsoom.
For the Emirati passport holder who is the son of an Emirati woman
Copy of the valid passport.
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 license from their countries.
A copy of the customer previous valid driving license.
Knowledge test and Road test results.
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 Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays or on Tuesdays / Thursdays / Saturdays. You have the option to take 2 class (1 hour) or 4 classes (2 hours) of training per day.
SUNDAY COURSE
We also offer classes on Saturdays for those unable to participate in classes on week days. On Saturdays the schedule will be 4 classes = 2 hours or maximum 8 classes= 4 hour of training.
Saturday classes are available from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 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 Saturdays 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
SUNDAY
ELIGIBILITY-AUTO & MANUAL
(AED 110/-)
(AED 140/-)
(AED 150/-)
20
1 hour
AED 2,200/-
AED 2,800/-
AED 3,000/-
Beginners
15
1 hour
AED 1,650/-
AED 2,100/-
AED 2,250/-
Living with a national license valid 2-5 Years old
10
1 hour
AED 1,100/-
AED 1,400/-
AED 1,500/-
Living with a national license valid 5 Years.
04
1 hour
AED 440/-
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
315.00
Lecture class
400.00
20.00
420.00
Theory lecture class
100.00
5.00
210.00
Theory test
70.00
3.50
220.00
293.50
Assessment road test
100.00
5.00
157.50
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
220.00
293.50
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 : 600595956 or E-mail: info@gmdc.ae
To help us serve you better and to keep your training process as smooth as possible, we request you to kindly read the following:
Training:
Please carefully read the RTA contract and ensure that you sign all the RTA contract pages as it is a mandate by RTA.
While utmost care is taken by our customer service representatives to schedule your classes, we request you to carefully check the schedule before leaving the counter, should you observe any discrepancies; please report the same to the assisting officer immediately.
As per the RTA guidelines, it is mandatory for the trainees to carry their learning permit and attendance card at all times while being getting trained. Our instructors are unable to provide the training if a trainee is not carrying any of these mentioned above.
Training documentation at GMDC is strictly as per the RTA guidelines and is a very easy process to follow, please ensure that your attendance card is always signed and stamped while you attend any of our lecture classes or training classes. The card is to be signed both by you and signed and stamped by the instructor.
Should you have arisen a need to stop the training classes for any unavoidable reasons or commitments, please inform us 72 hours in advance. In the absence of this information, trainee would be marked as absent and he/she will have to pay for these classes again; GMDC at any time would not be held liable for missing classes, should the above procedure is not being followed.
Should you have stopped your training for more than 60 days from your last RTA test, it is a RTA mandate to take 8 extra classes before appearing or rebooking the next RTA test.
Should you have experience an interruption or stopped your training for more than 2 years, you would have to re-appear for the Theory test and Internal Yard test before continuing with your remaining training classes.
Should you be unable to appear for any RTA test for more than 6 months, please re-validate your Learning Permit as per the RTA guidelines, as the Learning permit is automatically closed by RTA after the expiration of 6 months, you would also have to re-appear for the Theory test and Internal Yard test before continuing with your remaining training classes.
Should you have an interruption or stopped your training before the year 2012, trainee would have to follow the complete registration process and submit all the required documents again and also you would be considered as a beginner and will have to take 20 hours.
Payments:
Please count your cash before leaving the counter and obtain a receipt for your transaction. Neither Galadari Motor Driving Centre nor its employees will be held liable for any claims or shortages thereafter. Galadari Motor Driving Centre has the right to recover any amount paid in excess to the customer due to errors and oversights.
Galadari Motor Driving Centre urges you to not to make any payments to any of its employees, instructors, supervisors or any staff members without the original payment receipt mentioning the full amount as paid by you. In the absence of a receipt, Galadari Motor Driving Centre will not be held liable for the money being paid to any of the above mentioned.
Exams:
Should you have arisen a need to cancel any scheduled RTA test for any unavoidable reasons or commitments, please inform us 72 hours in advance. In the absence of this information, as per the RTA guidelines trainee would be marked as absent and he/she will have to repay and rebook the test; GMDC at any time would not be held liable for the cancelled test, should the above procedure is not being followed.
Should you have passed the final exam, please make the following documents available to us to help us issue the driver’s license: