The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has a great public transport system and private transport services but nothing beats having your own car. You may need a car to travel to and from work or to do your household and personal chores or you might have a job that involves driving, like a truck driver, heavy machinery operator, or chauffeur.
In either scenario, you need to know how to drive properly and you also need a valid UAE driver’s license. The first step towards getting a driver’s license is to go through the Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi, register, and take classes on safety and other essential rules of driving in Abu Dhabi.
If you are looking to get your driver’s license then this is the perfect guide for you as we will tell you everything about the Emirates Driving Company, from the services and their costs to their operating hours and their registration process.
The Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi
The Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi was established in 2000 and is the only premier driving school in Abu Dhabi. To get a driving license in Abu Dhabi you need to get classes from the school, in safety, like the theoretical classes, they also provide renewal services for expired licenses.
You can get driving classes for the following vehicles at the driving company.
- Motorcycle
- Car
- Bus (Heavy and Light)
- Trucks
- Forklifts (Heavy and Light)
What kind of services does Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi provide?
There are a number of different services that the driving company provides. Here is a detail about the main ones.
Light Vehicle Course
The light vehicle course is further divided into Theory Classes and Practical Classes, which are as follows.
Theory Classes
- Regular: This course consists of 8 classes over 4 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 871.50.
- Intensive: This course consists of 8 classes over 2 days, with 4 classes happening every day, and costs AED 1050.
- VIP Bronze: This course consists of 2 classes over 1 day, with both classes happening the same day, and costs AED 871.50.
Practical Classes
- Beginner: This course is for those with no driving license and the course consists of 19 classes over 16 days with 1 to 2 classes each day and it costs AED 2705.
- Intermediate: This course is for those who have a driving license from another country and have experience of 1 to 5 years. The course consists of 15 classes over 13 days with 1 to 2 classes each day and costs AED 2145.
- Upper Intermediate: This course is for those who have a driving license from another country and have experience of 5 years or more. The course consists of 12 classes over 10 days with 1 to 2 classes each day and costs AED 1755.
Similar to the theory classes if you want to clear the practical course faster, you can get the intensive or VIP silver course for a higher fee of course.
Heavy Vehicle Course
The heavy vehicle course is also divided into two categories, which are as follows.
Category One
This category is for those who have never had Theory or Practical classes at the Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi and is further divided into the following categories.
- Theory: This course consists of 15 classes over 8 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 1400.
- Practical: This course consists of 44 classes over 22 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 5050.
Category Two
This category is for those who have attended Theory or Practical classes at the Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi before and is further divided into the following categories.
- Theory: This course consists of 8 classes over 4 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 770.
- Practical: This course consists of 44 classes over 22 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 4850.
For both these categories you have the option to select an intensive or VIP silver course for a higher fee of course.
Heavy Bus Course
Similar to the heavy vehicle course this course is also divided into two categories, which are as follows.
Category One
This category is for those who have never had Theory or Practical classes at the Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi and is further divided into the following categories.
- Theory: This course consists of 13 classes over 7 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 1220.
- Practical: This course consists of 42 classes over 21 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 4650.
Category Two
This category is for those who have attended Theory or Practical classes at the Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi before and is further divided into the following categories.
- Theory: This course consists of 6 classes over 3 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 590.
- Practical: This course consists of 42 classes over 21 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 4650.
For both these categories you have the option to select an intensive or VIP silver course for a higher fee of course.
Motorcycle Courses
For motorcycles as well there are two classes and they are as follows.
- Theory: This course consists of 13 classes over 7 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 860.
- Practical: This course consists of 26 classes over 13 days, with 2 classes happening every day, and costs AED 1870.
For both these categories you have the option to select an intensive or VIP silver course for a higher fee of course.
The Registration Process
To register for a course, you to follow these steps.
- Go to the Abu Dhabi police website here and open a new application.
- Next, you need to fill in the application and register.
- This includes submitting necessary documents like Emirates ID, copy of passport and visa, and driver’s license if applicable, etc.
- Then you need to get an eye test and pay the necessary fee.
- After which you will be registered and have to go through theory and practical classes respectively.
- Once you have passed both tests you will be eligible to get your Abu Dhabi driver’s license.
Operating Hours of Emirates Driving Company Abu Dhabi
Its operating hours are as follows.
- Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
