It is illegal to drive a vehicle on roads in Dubai and other regions of the United Arab Emirates without a valid or up-to-date driving license.

All UAE nationals and residents must obtain a valid driving license in Dubai to legally drive, as driving without one can result in substantial fines.

The traffic department can also issue fines for driving with an expired license. According to RTA guidelines, residents aged 21 and above are eligible to apply for a driving license in Dubai.

Residents under 21 can apply for a probationary driving license.

Documents Required for License Renewal in Dubai

For customers younger than 21 years old

Original valid Emirates ID.

For customers 21 years and above

Original valid Emirates ID

Eye test according to the required category.

Dubai Driving License Renewal Fee July 2024 Update

For customers younger than 21 years old

100 AED driver licence renewal fees

+ 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.

500 AED additional fees when requesting the mobile truck service for the eye test and licence renewal.

For customers 21 years and older

300 AED driver licence renewal fees

+ 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.

500 AED additional fees when requesting the mobile truck service for the eye test and licence renewal.

Penalties on Delay Renewal of License

According to the RTA, a delay fine of 10 AED is calculated monthly from the license’s expiration date, up to a maximum of 500 AED. If the license has been expired for over 10 years, it is necessary to pay the periodic renewal fees and undergo an evaluation test.

If the license has been expired for more than ten years, the applicant must pass a driving test again to evaluate their skills. The service fee for the evaluation test in this case is as follows:

200 AED training file opening fees

100 AED learning application fees

50 AED handbook manual fees

200 AED RTA test fees

500 AED delay fees in renewing the driving licence

300 AED driving licence renewal fee

+ 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.