9 Steps to Get your Motorcycle Licence in Dubai

9 Steps to Get your Motorcycle Licence in Dubai

Ready to get your motorcycle licence in Dubai? Then you’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we will be breaking down the process so that you’ll be zooming and zipping through Dubai’s streets in no time.  

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According to the RTA, you need to meet the following requirements to apply for a motorcycle licence in Dubai:

  • Be at least 17 of age
  • You have to either be an Emirati national or have a valid residence visa
  • You need an eye test from an RTA (Road and Transport Authority ), and DHA (Dubai Health Authority) approved and licenced eye testing centre
  • If you have any other category licence, you need to clear any fines you have before you register.

The process of getting your motorcycle licence in Dubai can be summarised in the following 9 steps:

  1. Register with a driving school and open an RTA file 
  2. Take an eye test
  3. Attend theory lectures  
  4. Take the RTA theory test
  5. Attend practical yard training 
  6. Take the RTA yard test
  7. Attend road training 
  8. Take the final RTA road test
  9. Pick up your UAE driving licence.

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Note that the specific documents required may differ between driving institutes, so be sure to check with your chosen institute. Also, these requirements are listed by the official portal of the UAE’s Government via their Getting a Driving License section. Generally speaking, to register at a driving school, you will need the following documents:

  1. A copy of your valid passport
  2. A copy of your valid Dubai residence visa
  3. Your Emirates ID card and a photocopy of both sides of the card
  4. 2 passport-size pictures
  5. A copy of your eye test report
  6. No Objection Letter (NOC) from your sponsor. If you’re sponsored by an individual, you will need a copy of their passport and visa.
  7. If you hold a UAE passport and you are less than 21 years old, you need a No Objection letter from your sponsor.
  8. Original motorcycle driving licence issued from another country and a copy: 
  • The hologram must be visible on the licence
  • Valid and expired licences are accepted as long as it is expired for less than 10 years
  • If it was not issued in English or Arabic, you must have your licence officially translated by a legal translation typing agency in Dubai 
Documents motorcycle license dubai

If you’ve never had a motorcycle licence in any other country before, you are considered a beginner. Accordingly, you will have to take 20 hours of training to get your motorcycle licence.

However, if you have a 2-year-old motorcycle licence from a non-exception country, you’ll only need to take 10 hours of training to issue your licence.


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If you have a motorcycle licence from one of the RTA exception countries, you can directly transfer your licence at any RTA office without having to take any training lessons. You will only need to pay the fees and bring along the required documents.

Here’s a list of the RTA exception countries: 

AlbaniaHungaryQatar
AustraliaIcelandRomania
AustriaIrelandSaudi Arabia
BahrainItalySerbia
BelgiumJapanSingapore
BritainKuwaitSouth Africa
BulgariaLatviaSouth Korea
CyprusLithuaniaSpain
DenmarkNetherlandsSweden
EstoniaNew ZealandSwitzerland
FinlandNorwayTurkey
FranceOmanUkraine
GermanyPolandUnited States of America
Hong KongPortugal

The average cost to get a motorbike license in Dubai, including RTA fees, is approximately AED 4,000 for beginners. However, if you have an existing motorcycle license from another country, this can potentially reduce the required training hours you need and thus cut back on the overall cost.

Cost of Motorcycle licence in Dubai: 

  • Complete Beginner: AED 4,000
  • Singapore nationals with a valid driving licence issued from Singapore: AED 1,326
  • Service fees to swap motorcycle licences from exemption countries: AED 870
  • Holders of motorcycle licences from non-exemption countries:  AED 3,300 – 3520
Cost of Motorcycle Licence
BeginnerAED 4000
Singapore nationals with a valid driving licence issued from SingaporeAED 1,326
Service fees to swap motorcycle licences from exemption countries:AED 870
Holders of motorcycle licences from non-exemption countriesAED 3,300 – 3520

There are plenty of driving centres across Dubai that offer Motorcycle training courses, and we’ve highlighted just a few below. 

Most of these institutes have several branches across the city, so you can choose one that is either close to your home or work. That way, attending your training course won’t be a hassle.

Driving SchoolContact DetailsPrice (AED)
Galadari Motor Driving CenterPhone: +971 (0)‎60  059 5956 
Email: info@gmdc.ae  
90 – 110 /hour
Emirates Driving Institute Phone: +971 (0)4 263 1100
Email: info@edi.ae  
133 – 282 /hour
Excellence DrivingPhone: +971 (0)60 051 5154
Email: info@e-dc.com  
AED 50/ class
Drive DubaiPhone: +971(0)4 885 5118
Whatsapp: +971 (0)56 511 2197
Email: info@drivedubai.ae 
134 – 217 /hour
Motorcycle Training School Dubai
1. Can I Drive a Motorcycle with a Car Licence in Dubai?


No. In the UAE, you can not drive a motorcycle with just a car license. To drive a bike in Dubai or any other emirate, your Dubai car license must be supplemented with a specific motorcycle endorsement.

This endorsement can only be acquired after successfully completing a designated motorcycle training course and passing the mandatory practical riding test.

These requirements ensure that all bike riders in the UAE are well-trained and familiar with the unique safety and operational aspects of riding a motorcycle.

2. How Long Does it Take to Get a Motorcycle Licence in Dubai?

This depends on your motorcycle driving experience. If you’re a beginner and haven’t had a motorcycle license before, you have to take at least 20 hours of motorcycle training.

However, if you’ve had a motorcycle license before in your home country for over two years, then you’re in luck! In that case, you only need 10 hours of training.motorcycle licence in uae

3. Is it easy to get bike license in UAE?

To get a bike license in the UAE, you must attend a 10 hours of mandatory lessons.

This is applicable if your bike license from your home country is attested by the embassy or consulate, especially if it’s in handwritten or book format. 

Note that the license will only be issued once you reach the age of 18, although you can start your training at 17 years and 6 months.

4. What is Category 1 driving license in UAE?

In the UAE, driving licenses are categorized to reflect the type of vehicle you are authorized to have.

  • Category 1: specifically refers to a Two-wheelers Driving License. 
  • Category 2:  for Light Motor Vehicles 
  • Category 3: for Heavy Trucks

  •  Each is tailored to different types of vehicles and driving requirements.

    Now that you’ve got all the necessary info, you’ll be whizzing through Dubai’s streets like a pro in no time! If you don’t already have a motorbike and want to buy one, check out our guide for buying a vehicle in Dubai.

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