If your Dubai driving licence is restricted to automatic cars but you now want to drive a manual, you do not need to start the licensing process again. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has a dedicated service to change an automatic UAE
Already have a driving licence from your home country but cannot exchange it directly for a UAE licence? Dubai’s Golden Chance route could save you from completing the normal training programme before your first test attempt. Under the current Dubai Roads and Transport
Getting a UAE driving licence in 2026 involves more than booking a few lessons and taking a road test. You normally need to open a traffic file, complete an approved eye test, train through an authorised driving school and pass the required theory