The driving license depends upon the student's performance and the training course selected. Additional training may apply based on performance. 

Yes, female students younger than 21 years can be trained by male instructors with an additional fee of AED 10 for a male permit valid for a year.

Yes! You are eligible for 15 hours of car training compared to beginner training of 20 hours only if your valid & original driving license is issued between 2 to 5 years. 
Similarly, you are eligible for 10 hours of car training compared to beginner training only if your valid & original driving license is issued over 5 years.

You will be required to provide a clearance letter for your RTA file from the other institute and bring the file to FDC head office located in Roweiyah or any of the branches of FDC. You will have to go for FDC evaluation test & take 4 hours of mandatory driving sessions, as per RTA rules before you can book your road test. There will be no theory lectures required but if your theory test result has passed the expiry date, you will  have to redo the required stages after the file renewal  as per the RTA instructions.

You need to fill the application form, sign it and send anyone to apply on your behalf. You may download the form from the link. download

For fast-track driving course, you may opt for FDCs Elite Driving Course.

It is mandatory to have Emirates ID card to open the RTA file. 

Yes, you may register in Al ruwayyah 3 (HO) and take your driving classes in any of the FDC Branches in which training is provided. You may also opt for another branch later during your training at no additional cost.

Yes, if you change from one course to another you will be required to pay AED 120 as course change fees in addition to extra amount to cover the cost difference between the two courses. If the fees of the new course is lower than the existing course the difference will be refunded to the customer. Should you wish to opt for Gold/Platinum course the above mentioned course change fees will not be applicable.

Yes, you may take extra practice sessions. You'll be required to call your course in-charge in advance to book the session. Please note your course session charges will apply per session.

It’s not possible since you have a learning permit in Abu Dhabi and as per the RTA rule you cannot take driving classes in Dubai

After your classes have commenced the course in-charge will then guide you as to when and how you can make the balance course fee

​A person needs to have a UAE driving license to drive in UAE. In order to get a UAE driving license the person must have a residence visa. In this case please check with the RTA

Pregnant women can take driving lessons but they need to get special permission from the doctor. At the time of registration we will make the student sign a form stating that it is on their own risk they are taking driving lessons

There will be an additional amount of 25DHS as online fee. If you register online, the minimum payment required is 600dhs to register with FDC. You can choose to pay minimum amount or any other amount to pay online

If your US driving license is still valid then you will register as a GCC student

Yes a Desert driving license is different from a normal license. It is only used by tourism companies to take tourists to the desert

In this case, without a UAE or International Driving license, the other person cannot attend the course.

International license will hold no value once you have a residence visa stamped on your passport. Holding your country’s license will help in reduction of classes

No, there are no transfer charges

Yes, but depending upon the availability of the instructor he/she will be assigned to you

If you go for another test you will have a new set of questions

We would need the following documents and you can start your training:
Passport copy (valid Dubai residence visa).
2 photographs (passport size).
Original file from traffic department with valid L.P
Letter from previous driving school stating number of classes already taken along with NOC.
Original Emirates Identity Card 

You need to inform your course in-charge or call FDC call center at 800178378 least 48 hours in advance to stop the class.

Kindly approach the CSR Staff in the main HQ and another instructor will be allocated if available

Firstly, you will be marked as absent. Secondly, to reappear for the test you will have to make the payment again

You need to inform your CSR or call FDC call center at 800178378 at least 48 hours in advance to stop the class.

Kindly approach the CSR in the main Administration building and they will do the needful.

The road safety lecture is lecture no.8 and it is mandatory to take all 8 lectures as per RTA in LMV course. Moreover, the safety hall demonstrations are very useful and beneficial to understand how to keep yourself and your family safe while driving

As per RTA rule, it is mandatory to take all 8 lectures and clear theory test before proceeding with the practical training.

All Beginner students are advised to take simulator classes in order to familiarize themselves with the mechanisms of a real car. It really helps you get the most out of your on-road lessons when they start. Learn to control the car at your own pace in a safe environment before your first on-road lesson. You'll get loads of feedback and we will advise you best ways to deal with tricky situations on road

If the training file has been transferred from another emirate to the emirate of Dubai, in accordance with the requirements specified in Article 89 of the Regulations for the Law of traffic, it is applied to one of the two following courses:

In case the student didn't reach till the stage of road test (final test) in the other emirate, they will have to undergo all the training and examination requirements for the requested license type contained in the training system in the emirate of Dubai, regardless of the number of training classes received.
In case the student has gone through all the training and examination procedures in the other emirates and failed the road test, he will be required to take theory test, parking test, assessment test, 8 practical classes and road test.
Note:

Student must undergo examination of knowledge test in the Emirate of Dubai, regardless of whether the result in the same examination in the other emirate was positive. Failing in this test will require attending all 8 lectures before booking for another knowledge test appointment.

Yes, You can by getting clearance letter and RTA file from other driving institute.

It is a LMV driving course that will be delivered in high-end luxury cars and services that can be customized to suit customer’s needs.

In the event you forgot your password, follow these steps to restore it:
Click on “Forgot Password?” it can be found in the “Student Login” page. Below “Need support?”
“Reset Password” window will open, then fill in the required fields (Mobile number must be the registered mobile number of the registration)
A notification will pop up that the password has been reset and the new password is sent VIA SMS to the registered mobile number, after receiving the SMS, click to “here” to log in the account
Enter the registration number and the password received via SMS. Click on “LOG IN”.
To reset your password:
Enter the registration number, Old password (will be the same received VIA SMS), New password and Captcha code.
Enter new password following the tips below:
The password should be of exactly 8 characters
Add one capital letter (i.e. A)
Add one small letter (i.e. a)
Add one number (i.e. 1) 
Ensure to type the exact password in both ‘new’ and ‘confirm’ fields
If all requirements are filled correctly, green checkmarks will appear at the end of each requirement, then click “Save” and re-login with the newly created password.

Yes, the eye test is available at FDC's main branch.

In case the student wants to transfer his/her file to another school or another Emirate when his/her RTA file is expired, he/she has to renew the RTA file first to be able to apply for file transfer.

For applying RTA learning permit the student must visit the nearest branch or the headquarters.
Once the permit is applied, the student can find the learning permit on his/her mobile application or by visiting the headquarters/Branches
Note: The RTA learning permit is valid for three months from the issue date of the permit, if it expires the student will be paying the cost to reapply for the Learning Permit.

If you’re a student who does not hold a driving license, you will be considered a ‘Beginner’ and you will be registering as a 40-class student with practical training and tests to obtain your UAE driving license.

Students need to be above the age of 17 years and 6 months to start their lessons for Light Motor Vehicle. The license will be issued only upon the completion of 18 years of age.
Student must be an Emirati national or possess a valid residency visa from the UAE.

Yes, provided the submission of the following documents from your end, in addition to the regular requirements while opening a file with us:

Trade license copy of the Dubai office as well as of visa holding Emirate.
Letter from the company stating that you are presently working in Dubai office/ branch.

Physically at FDC and online option

FDC also provides the facility of doing this at our Main CenterAl ruwayyah 3
Road Transport Authority approved eye test centres

If you are a citizen of the listed countries, holding a valid driver’s license, you are exempted from taking any classes or tests.
You may get your home country license converted to a Dubai driving license.

The commencement of the lecture and training period is subject to the waiting period.

Yes, a manual license holder can drive both gear vehicles, automatic and manual. However, an automatic license holder is permitted to drive an automatic-gear vehicle only.

Yes, we do offer for fast/urgent course.
For a fast-track driving course, you may opt for the Elite/Lumpsum package

Yes, you can apply for driving training if you provide digital copy of your emirates ID.

 Our valuable customer can switch from regular course to custom, Lumpsum and Elite with some extra charges as per defined package fee. *Terms and Conditions applied

To renew your learning permit, you can visit our nearest branch or you also can call our call center for renewal.

Yes, you can check with the customer service desk 800178378

yes, please go to FDC website: www.firstdrivingcentre.ae for more details

Office from 7am to 8pm.
Training from 08:30am to 11:00pm

Yes, FDC provides special training for people of determination

Training for getting a driving license and advanced training

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yes we do.

No, they can open a file only at the age of 17 and a half.

A valid Emirates ID, Eye test

A valid Emirates ID
• A certificate issued by the concerned authorities proving that he works, studies, lives (lease contract) or invests in Dubai.
• Company's commercial license copy for both Dubai and the other emirate branch

valid Emirates ID
• Proof of work or study or has a lease or investment contract in Dubai

Valid UAE Passport.
• Present the decree (for the decree owners).
• To Whom It May Concern Certificate from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (children of female citizens).

Valid Emirates ID (If any)
• Passport copy
• Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs addressed to RTA to open Learning file
• A valid consular card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Valid Emirati ID or a copy of the identity registration application(this exception is for companies excluded by the RTA), provided that the license is not issued to him until presenting a valid emirates ID.

Valid Emirates ID (if any)
• A letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Present the original of the previous valid license, regardless of its source, and take a photocopy of it (legal translation is required for non-Arabic or English licenses)
• A valid consular card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Valid Emirates ID
Passing the direct Test ( depends on which excempt country)

Valid Emirates ID

• Valid Emirates ID.
• Show the previous license
• The profession should be (pilot or Cabin Crew).

• A Valid Emirates ID.
• A letter from the issuing authority certified by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that he has a driver's license or confirming the validity of the license data from the consulate.

• A valid Emirates ID.
• Certificate from the employer in Dubai.
• Present the original previous license and take a photocopy of it(legal translation of non-Arabic or English licenses is required

• A Valid Emirates ID
• No objection letter from the Ruler's Court or Legal Affairs Department of the Government of Dubai.
• Present the original valid previous license, regardless of its source, and take a photocopy of it (with a request for legal translation of licenses other than Arabic or English).

• A Valid Emirates ID
• Passing the assessment road test.
• Or present a valid driver's license from the exempted countries