Motorists in Dubai will soon be able to receive their driving licence within two hours. Photo: RTA
Motorists in Dubai will soon be able to receive their driving licence within two hours. Photo: RTA
Motorists in Dubai will soon be able to receive their driving licence within two hours. Photo: RTA
Motorists in Dubai will soon be able to receive their driving licence within two hours. Photo: RTA

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RTA introduces two-hour deliveries for driving licence and vehicle registration cards

Same day delivery is offered in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

The National

May 16, 2023

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announced a new service on Tuesday that will speed up the process of obtaining a driver's licence.

“Under the new service offering, Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration Cards can be delivered in two hours within Dubai, and on the same day to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah,” the authority tweeted.

“A new service has been added for forwarding consignments to overseas clients.”

For more details, drivers should contact the RTA through its website.

Last month, Dubai residents were told of the Golden Chance procedure for converting a driving licence without the need for additional lessons.

The offer is an attractive option for motorists from countries whose licences cannot automatically be switched for a UAE document.

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To apply for the golden chance test, applicants must pay a fee of Dh2,200 ($599), which covers both the written driving test as well as getting behind the wheel.

Applicants who fail to pass the test must take lessons before reapplying.

Learning to drive in the UAE: in pictures

Learning to drive from scratch involves passing a theory course then at least 10 lessons lasting two-hours. You must pass a practical road test at the end to get your licence. Christopher Pike / The National
Learning to drive from scratch involves passing a theory course then at least 10 lessons lasting two-hours. You must pass a practical road test at the end to get your licence. Christopher Pike / The National
An instructor pictured at Emirates Driving Institute's Al Qusais campus. Christopher Pike / The National
An instructor pictured at Emirates Driving Institute's Al Qusais campus. Christopher Pike / The National
Part of the learning process involves manoeuvers in a closed car park, followed by lessons on the roads. Leslie Pableo for The National
Part of the learning process involves manoeuvers in a closed car park, followed by lessons on the roads. Leslie Pableo for The National
A masked instructor gives a student pointers. Going over the basics again and again is the key to passing the test. Leslie Pableo for The National
A masked instructor gives a student pointers. Going over the basics again and again is the key to passing the test. Leslie Pableo for The National
The whole process takes about two months, depending on how many attempts it takes to pass. Most driving schools offer fast-track courses. Leslie Pableo for The National
The whole process takes about two months, depending on how many attempts it takes to pass. Most driving schools offer fast-track courses. Leslie Pableo for The National
Taleb Mahmoud Ayub, head of operations at Emirates Driving Institute, talks to an instructor during a tour for The National. Leslie Pableo for The National
Taleb Mahmoud Ayub, head of operations at Emirates Driving Institute, talks to an instructor during a tour for The National. Leslie Pableo for The National
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