How to register 

•    Walk into EDI Head Office at Al Qusais, Dubai or any of the 2 training and testing centers - Al Quoz & Port Rashid
•    Walk into any of our branches. Click here for our locations.
•    Register Online – Click here

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

1. Original Emirates ID
   Please note: Visa copy may be required if the designation mentioned in the Emirates ID is not the same as in the stamped visa. Emirates / FlyDubai cabin crew must provide visa copy if the profession is different in Emirates ID.
2. Eye test must be completed before RTA file opening. It can be done at any of EDI’s 3 main centres (Al Qusais/Al Quoz/Port Rashid) or at any RTA authorized optical centres in Dubai.
3. No Objection letter required*

1. if Employed: No Objection letter must be printed on the company letterhead with the company stamp & signature of the designated authority
2. If Unemployed/Personal employed sponsor: No Objection letter from the sponsor must be submitted on a white paper with the signature.

​Please note: No Objection letter must be addressed to RTA, Dubai stating issue date, student name, passport no., selected vehicle category & gear transmission (automatic/manual). The No Objection letter is valid for only 6 months from the issue date unless the validity is mentioned by the sponsor.
*For UAE/GCC nationals, No Objection letter is not required even if the customer is below 21 years.

4. Valid original home country driving license of the same category (if any): License must be legally translated only from Dubai if not printed in English/Arabic. The license must be attested from the home country embassy/consulate if in handwritten and/or in book format.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR:
Female customers wanting to take training by the male instructor:

5. Copy of RTA learning permit
6. No Objection letter signed by the sponsor (father/husband). For UAE nationals/company visa holders, No Objection letter to be signed by self.
7. Copy of Emirates ID

Driver visa holders (excluding Taxi Company):

5. Medical fitness report from the RTA approved medical centre/hospitals.

File transfer from other institutes in Dubai/Emirates:

5. Original RTA file from the previous school/institute (if registered before April 2017)
6. No Objection letter /status report from previous school/institute.
7. Theory lectures details (if attended)
8. Valid /invalid learning permit (not applicable to other Emirates)
9. Training Sheet (if practical training has been taken)

Customer holding partner visa:

5. Copy of valid trade license.

Customers working in Dubai holding visa from other Emirate:

5. Copy of trade license in Dubai
6. Copy of trade license in other Emirate (name must be same as in Dubai trade license)
7. No Objection letter from Dubai office stating the customer is employed & working in their Dubai office. (No Objection letter must be printed on company’s letterhead with company stamp and signature of designated authority).

Marsom / Bedouin (who do not have Emirates ID):

5. Marsom letter

People of Determination:

5. Original medical report from Rashid Hospital
6. Sanad Card from CDA if available (optional)

Pregnant women:

5. No Objection letter signed by husband
6. ‘Fit to Drive’ Certificate from the consulting doctor

HEAVY FORKLIFT

OTHER COURSES

DIRECT TEST COURSE
Customers who hold a valid and original driving license from any GCC countries i.e. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are eligible for the Direct Test course for AED 2,575 (file opening and all tests included)*

*Customers can take optional practical lectures & training before the road test. The training fee will be applicable as per current rates

Fees Break-up is as below:

Training Fees: (In AED)

Additional Fees: (In AED)

*Incidental Charge

An additional charge of AED 320 is applicable in case of preponing any RTA test.

Additional 5% VAT is applicable at the time of payment.

Note: Internal Eye Test Fees is AED 140

SHOVEL

Fees Break-up is as below:

Training Fees: (In AED)

Additional Fees: (In AED)

*Incidental Charge

An additional charge of AED 320 is applicable in case of preponing any RTA test.

Additional 5% VAT is applicable at the time of payment.

Note: Internal Eye Test Fees is AED 140; 

Regular Course

Friday Course

Students can take their training only on Friday. Shovel Training Course can be taken from EDI Head Office in Qusais. Heavy Forklift Training Course can be taken from EDI Head Office in Qusais and Al Quoz.

Training Timings

Training Rules & Regulations:

1. Please always carry your RTA learners’ permit, MDT card and RTA handbook while attending the practical training, lectures and tests.

2. You are requested to report for all your practical training classes on time. You’ll be marked as “ABSENT,” should you fail to report within 10 minutes of your class starting time. Once marked “absent,” you’ll have to take the compensatory class by paying for that particular class.

3. If you wish to temporary stop your training, you must inform your course in-charge 24 hours before your scheduled training time. If you fail to do so, you’ll be marked as absent for that day.

4. In case your instructor is absent, we will try to arrange some other instructor for that particular class.  Should we fail to provide another instructor, we will extend your training accordingly.

5. You must use the MDT card for timely login & logout of your training. Please insert the training card in your training vehicle as soon as your training begins and take it out once the training is over.

Students who register for Shovel driving and Heavy Forklift license course need to take 2 lectures from EDI. These lectures are conducted on weekdays as well as Fridays. We offer these lectures in different languages such as English, Urdu and Arabic at different locations across Dubai such as EDI Head Office (Al Qusais) & Al Quoz.

Please note that all students have to bring their Registration Card (MDT), RTA Training Book and Learning Permit for the lectures attendance.

• Lecture 1 : Traffic Sign
• Lecture 2 : Final

Rules of Attendance

• Please ensure all compulsory lectures are attended before you appear for your Assessment Test, Singal Test & Road Test. Now you can also take lecture 1 & 2 in English, Arabic & Urdu via e-Lecture (online lecture). Click here to see the user guide. Click here for lecture schedule
• Joining Instructions with Terms and Conditions – click here to download
• EDI Trainee Rights & Responsibilities – click here to download

RTA's Remote Interpretation System (RIS)

The service provides remote instant interpretation of driving theoretical tests, conducted by RTA, to driver license applicants in different languages.

The step is part of RTA's endeavours to enrich the Smart City initiative and realise its third strategic goal - People's Happiness

How RIS service can be availed?

As per RTA guidelines, students have to submit an application for appointing an interpreter in the preferred language at the time of opening RTA file and pay the applicable fees.

This service cannot be added at a later stage while booking the Road Test.

Fees

The service is available at additional AED 435 excluding the RTA Knowledge test fee.

Click here to view list of available languages

Remember to:

• Obtain your RTA learners permit prior to your first driving lesson and carry it with you throughout the training period. Renew the permit once it expires.
• Attend your first and all subsequent driving classes and tests with necessary lenses/ glasses.
• Not be absent from classes without informing the concerned reception staff 48 hours before the class time or you will be charged for the classes.
• Make proper payments for training and tests on time to avoid unnecessary problems/delays.

*Students who possess a Valid UAE Driving License of other Vehicle Categories do not need to take Knowledge Test.