Driving Licence in Abu Dhabi 2026 —
Exact Costs & Steps
From file opening to passing your road test — the complete guide to getting your Abu Dhabi driving licence with accurate, verified costs for every package.
All Package Costs — At a Glance
These are the exact costs at ALWAFAE Driving School Mussafah, broken down into service fees and government fees.
| Package | Who It's For | Service Fees | Gov. Fees | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Full Package | New drivers — no prior licence | AED 847 | AED 5,217 | AED 6,064 |
| Golden Chance — Arabic Licence | Holders of Arabic-language foreign licence | AED 787 | AED 2,407 | AED 3,194 |
| Golden Chance — Non-Arabic Licence | Holders of non-Arabic foreign licence | AED 837 | AED 2,507 | AED 3,344 |
| Licence Exchange (Direct Swap) | GCC nationals + qualifying countries | AED 100 | AED 900 | AED 1,000 |
| Motorcycle (Cat 1) | Motorcycle licence | AED 302 | AED 4,576 | AED 4,878 |
| Equipment Licence | Forklift, loader, special vehicles | AED 262 | AED 3,327 | AED 3,589 |
| Bus & Truck (Cat 8) | Heavy truck / bus licence | AED 322 | AED 8,110 | AED 8,432 |
Service fees are paid to ALWAFAE Driving School for instruction, administration, and training. Government fees are paid directly to Abu Dhabi traffic authority (TAMM/Muroor). Both are included in your total package cost when you enroll at ALWAFAE.
Regular Full Package — Detailed Breakdown
For first-time drivers with no prior licence. Total: AED 6,064
| Fee Item | Service Fee | Government Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Test | AED 0 | AED 100 |
| Application & File Opening | AED 80 | AED 203 |
| Theory Lessons | AED 50 | AED 1,018 |
| Practical Lessons | AED 100 | AED 3,182 |
| Road Test Appointment | AED 35 | AED 118 |
| Training (under 6 sessions) | AED 450 | AED 0 |
| Training Certificate | AED 75 | AED 75 |
| Test Fees | AED 27 | AED 203 |
| Issuance of Driving Licence | AED 30 | AED 318 |
| Total | AED 847 | AED 5,217 |
Golden Chance — Detailed Breakdown
For holders of a valid foreign driving licence. Two variants depending on whether your licence is in Arabic or another language.
Arabic Licence — AED 3,194
| Item | Service | Gov. |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Test | AED 0 | AED 100 |
| App & File Opening | AED 80 | AED 203 |
| Theory Lessons | AED 90 | AED 1,390 |
| Road Test Appt | AED 35 | AED 118 |
| Training <6 sessions | AED 450 | AED 0 |
| Training Certificate | AED 75 | AED 75 |
| Test Fees | AED 27 | AED 203 |
| Licence Issuance | AED 30 | AED 318 |
| Total | AED 787 | AED 2,407 |
Non-Arabic Licence — AED 3,344
| Item | Service | Gov. |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Test | AED 0 | AED 100 |
| Licence Translation | AED 50 | AED 100 |
| App & File Opening | AED 80 | AED 203 |
| Theory Lessons | AED 90 | AED 1,390 |
| Road Test Appt | AED 35 | AED 118 |
| Training <6 sessions | AED 450 | AED 0 |
| Training Certificate | AED 75 | AED 75 |
| Test Fees | AED 27 | AED 203 |
| Licence Issuance | AED 30 | AED 318 |
| Total | AED 837 | AED 2,507 |
Licence Exchange (Direct Swap) — AED 1,000
For GCC nationals and holders of qualifying country licences (USA, Europe, UK, Turkey, South Africa, Japan etc.) who can swap directly with no lessons.
| Fee Item | Service Fee | Government Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Test | AED 0 | AED 100 |
| Foreign Licence Translation | AED 50 | AED 200 |
| Driving Licence Exchange | AED 50 | AED 600 |
| Total | AED 100 | AED 900 |
Tabby and Tamara installment payment available. Ask our team at the counter for details — call 800 723 346.
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