hey,hello
i have a driving license from bahrain,and soon i am mooving to dubai, what do i have to do people to drive legaly in dubai,
can i use my bahrainy driving license,or i have to do an exam again to have one,and start driving??
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By danoah - Posted on May 14th, 2009
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Your Bahrain license is valid in Dubai and you can easily drive in Dubai using that. Your license is equally valid in all GCC countries. But that only as a tourist.... You cannot drive on a foreign dl once you get DUbai residence.
Are you a Bahraini citizen? If you are then you can transfer your Bahraini driving license, (after you get your residence in Dubai), without having to take a driving test or going to a driving school.
Fees & Documents Required: Passport for residents (original & copy) residence permit copy, current driving license (original & copy), translation of driving license (for some countries), consulate letter (for Canadians), 1 passport photo, eye test certificate & AED 100 for transfer fee. Also required is a no-objection letter from your sponsor.
Easy Steps
1. Get an eye test done. This can be done at any hospital, clinic or optician. Give them 2 passport-sized photos and mention that it is for a driving license. Most opticians will not charge for the test, while there may be a small fee for others.
2. Carry all documents mentioned above & go to Dubai Traffic Department Driving License Section in Al Ghusais from 7.30 am to 2.30 pm on a working day. Ladies can go to the Ladies Section, where the work is even quicker.
3. Fill up application form & submit all documents to the officer.
4. Take signed documents from officer & pay AED 100 to the cashier.
5. Submit all documents at Data Entry Counter.
6. Your name will be called out and your photograph taken.
7. A few minutes later, you will receive your license.
HOwever, since I am no expert, the best solution for you is to get confirmation by calling the RTA (Roads & Transport Authority) on 8009090
ََْْthanks Jonniew, for all this informations,it's kind from you...
the above is only for the case where danoah is bahraini citizen, right? coz if she is not bahrani then she will have to apply like any first-timer, I think. Driving classes, and driving test included.
Simply put danoah, your passport and driving license should be from the same country and this country has to be on the list of approved countries for a swap / conversion. If the license doesn't match your passport, you gotta take the driving classes.
How about check out the RTA website http://www.rta.ae/ and maybe you can ask your question at info@rta.ae Or the phone posted by johnniw
ََْْthanks Faido,nice from you to answer me, specialy i am not a bahraini citizen,am from lebanon...thx for the informations
Danoah, you can also call the approved driving schools - there are only 5 driving schools in Dubai authorized by the RTA. If you call them they will sure give you the right answer
Emirates Driving Institute - 04-2631100 (35 branches) http://www.edi-uae.com/
Al Ahli Driving School - 04-3411500 (8 branches)
Galadari Driving School - 04-2676166 (8 branches) http://www.gmdc.ae/index.htm
Belhasa Driving School - 04-3243535 (18 branches) http://www.bdc.ae/
Dubai Driving Centre - 04-3455855 (13 branches) http://www.dcds.ae/branches.asp
ََْْthanks rollman, for all numbers you gave it to me, it's kind from you.