Fees are set by the licensing authorities and driving institutes, and training packages vary by school. The amounts below are taken from the authorities' published pages on the date shown at the end; check before you pay.
Dubai (RTA)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Traffic file | AED 200 |
| Learning permit (light vehicle, motorcycle) | AED 100 |
| Handbook | AED 50 |
| Eye test at an accredited centre | AED 140 to 180 |
| Knowledge (theory) test | AED 200 + AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation |
| Driving licence issue (under 21) | AED 100 |
| Driving licence issue (21 or older) | AED 300 |
| Delivery of the licence card | AED 20 (standard), 35 (same day), 50 (within 2 hours) |
Training (lessons and packages) is priced by your driving institute and isn't on RTA's list. Moving a test to an earlier date costs AED 320, and a missed test must be paid again.
Sharjah (SDI price list)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lecture and theory test | AED 850 |
| Traffic file | AED 200 |
| Eye test | AED 100 |
| Parking test | AED 400 |
| Assessment test | AED 400 |
| Final test | AED 300 |
| Car training, automatic (50 classes of 40 min) | AED 3,000 |
| Car training, manual (50 classes of 40 min) | AED 3,500 |
| Each failed attempt | AED 50 |
SDI notes that 5% VAT applies.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's fees aren't published on an authority page we can cite. Your driving school and TAMM show the current amounts when you open your file.
Why preparing well saves money
Every failed test means another fee and another wait. Practising the theory until you're consistently passing mock tests is the cheapest way through.