How much does a heavy truck (8-number) license cost in Abu Dhabi?

A Category 8 heavy truck license in Abu Dhabi costs AED 8,432 total — AED 322 in service fees and AED 8,110 in government fees. You must hold a valid UAE Category 3 license before applying.

How much does a motorcycle license cost in Abu Dhabi?

A motorcycle (Category 1) license in Abu Dhabi costs AED 4,878 total — AED 302 in service fees and AED 4,576 in government fees.

Can I pay for my driving license in installments in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. ALWAFAE accepts Tabby — split your package into 4 interest-free monthly payments. Full Package: 4 x AED 1,516. Golden Chance: 4 x AED 799. Call 800 723 346 for details.

Driving License Cost in Abu Dhabi 2026 | Complete Fee Guide | ALWAFAE

✅ Verified Prices · Updated May 2026

Driving License Cost in
Abu Dhabi 2026

Q: How much does a driving license cost in Abu Dhabi in 2026?

The Regular Full Package driving license in Abu Dhabi costs AED 6,064 (AED 847 service fees + AED 5,217 government fees). Golden Chance for Arabic license holders costs AED 3,194. Golden Chance for non-Arabic license holders costs AED 3,344. Direct license exchange costs AED 1,000.

🗓 Updated: May 2026 ✅ Exact prices — verified by ALWAFAE 📍 Mussafah, Abu Dhabi

Every dirham accounted for. Exact service fees and government fees for every driving license category — straight from ALWAFAE's official price list.

At a Glance

All Package Prices — Abu Dhabi 2026

These are the exact, verified costs at ALWAFAE Driving School Mussafah. Every price includes both service fees (paid to ALWAFAE) and government fees (paid to Abu Dhabi traffic authority).

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Full Package

AED 6,064

New drivers · No prior licence

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Golden Chance (Arabic)

AED 3,194

Arabic-language foreign licence

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Golden Chance (Non-Arabic)

AED 3,344

Non-Arabic foreign licence

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Licence Exchange

AED 1,000

Direct swap · No lessons

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Motorcycle (Cat 1)

AED 4,878

Standalone licence

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Equipment Licence

AED 3,589

Forklift, loader, JCB

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Bus & Truck (Cat 8)

AED 8,432

Heavy vehicle · Requires Cat 3

ℹ️ What is included in these prices?

All prices include service fees (paid to ALWAFAE) and government fees (paid to Abu Dhabi traffic authority). Government fees cover eye test, file opening, theory test, road test, and licence issuance — these are fixed by the government and identical at every driving school in Abu Dhabi.

Section 01

Complete Fee Breakdown — All Categories

Package	Service Fees	Government Fees	Total Cost
Regular Full Package (Cat 3)	AED 847	AED 5,217	AED 6,064
Golden Chance — Arabic Licence	AED 787	AED 2,407	AED 3,194
Golden Chance — Non-Arabic Licence	AED 837	AED 2,507	AED 3,344
Licence Exchange (Direct Swap)	AED 100	AED 900	AED 1,000
Motorcycle (Cat 1)	AED 302	AED 4,576	AED 4,878
Equipment Licence (Forklift/JCB)	AED 262	AED 3,327	AED 3,589
Bus & Heavy Truck (Cat 8)	AED 322	AED 8,110	AED 8,432

Section 02

Full Package — Detailed Breakdown

For new drivers with no prior licence. Total: AED 6,064 (AED 847 service + AED 5,217 government)

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

Section 03

Golden Chance — Detailed Breakdown

For holders of a valid foreign driving licence. Two variants depending on whether your licence is in Arabic or not.

Golden Chance — Arabic Licence: AED 3,194

For GCC licences and any foreign licence already issued in Arabic. No translation required.

Fee Item	Service Fee	Government Fee
Eye Test	AED 0	AED 100
Application & File Opening	AED 80	AED 203
Theory Lessons	AED 90	AED 1,390
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 787	AED 2,407

Golden Chance — Non-Arabic Licence: AED 3,344

For licences from UK, USA, Europe, Australia etc. — requires certified translation.

Fee Item	Service Fee	Government Fee
Eye Test	AED 0	AED 100
Foreign Licence Translation	AED 50	AED 100
Application & File Opening	AED 80	AED 203
Theory Lessons	AED 90	AED 1,390
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 837	AED 2,507

💡 Why two Golden Chance prices?

If your licence is already in Arabic (GCC countries), no translation is needed — saving AED 150. If your licence is in English or another language, a certified translation is required before file opening.

Section 04

Licence Exchange (Direct Swap) — AED 1,000

For GCC nationals and holders of qualifying country licences who swap directly — no lessons, no road test. Check our eligibility guide to see if your country qualifies.

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 200	AED 1,700

Section 05

Motorcycle Licence (Cat 1) — AED 4,878

Standalone licence — no car licence required first. Total: AED 4,878 (AED 302 service + AED 4,576 government)

Fee Item	Service Fee	Government Fee
Eye Test	AED 0	AED 100
Application & File Opening	AED 80	AED 203
Theory Lessons	AED 50	AED 1,016
Practical Lessons	AED 80	AED 2,618
Road Test Appointment	AED 35	AED 118
Test Fees	AED 27	AED 203
Issuance of Driving Licence	AED 30	AED 318
Total	AED 302	AED 4,576

Section 06

Bus & Heavy Truck Licence (Cat 8) — AED 8,432

The most in-demand heavy vehicle licence in Mussafah. Total: AED 8,432 (AED 322 service + AED 8,110 government). Requires valid UAE Cat 3 licence first.

⚠️ Prerequisite

You must hold a valid UAE Category 3 (light vehicle) licence before applying. If you need Cat 3 first, that costs AED 6,064 at ALWAFAE.

Fee Item	Service Fee	Government Fee
Eye Test	AED 0	AED 100
Application & File Opening	AED 80	AED 203
Theory Lessons	AED 50	AED 1,618
Practical Lessons	AED 100	AED 5,300
Road Test Appointment	AED 35	AED 218
Road Practical (Optional)	AED 0	AED 150
Test Fees	AED 27	AED 203
Issuance of Driving Licence	AED 30	AED 318
Total	AED 322	AED 8,110

Section 07

Equipment Licence (Forklift / JCB) — AED 3,589

For forklift, loader, JCB, and special equipment vehicles. Total: AED 3,589 (AED 262 service + AED 3,327 government)

Fee Item	Service Fee	Government Fee
Eye Test	AED 0	AED 100
Application & File Opening	AED 80	AED 203
Theory Lessons	AED 60	AED 2,075
Road Test Appointment	AED 35	AED 218
Optional Training	AED 30	AED 210
Test Fees	AED 27	AED 203
Issuance of Driving Licence	AED 30	AED 318
Total	AED 262	AED 3,327

Section 08

Payment Options

ALWAFAE offers flexible payment options to suit your budget.

💳 Tabby & Tamara — Installment Payment Available

Pay for your driving package in installments using Tabby or Tamara. Ask our team at the counter for details when you enroll — call 800 723 346 for more information.

Section 09

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a driving license cost in Abu Dhabi in 2026?

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The Regular Full Package costs AED 6,064 (AED 847 service fees + AED 5,217 government fees). Golden Chance for Arabic licence holders: AED 3,194. Golden Chance for non-Arabic licence holders: AED 3,344. Direct licence exchange: AED 1,000. These are exact verified prices at ALWAFAE Mussafah.

How much does an 8-number (heavy truck) license cost in Abu Dhabi?

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A Category 8 heavy truck license at ALWAFAE costs AED 8,432 total — AED 322 service fees and AED 8,110 government fees. You must hold a valid UAE Category 3 licence before applying.

What is the difference between service fees and government fees?

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Service fees are paid to ALWAFAE for instruction and administration. Government fees are paid to Abu Dhabi traffic authority (TAMM) for registration, tests, and licence issuance. Government fees are fixed by law and identical at every driving school.

Why are there two Golden Chance prices?

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If your foreign licence is in Arabic (e.g. GCC countries), no translation is needed — total is AED 3,194. If it is in another language (English, French, etc.), a certified translation is required — total is AED 3,344. The AED 150 difference covers the translation fee.

Can I pay in installments?

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Yes. ALWAFAE accepts Tabby and Tamara installment payment options. Ask our team at the counter for details when you enroll, or call 800 723 346.

How much is the motorcycle license in Abu Dhabi?

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The motorcycle (Category 1) licence at ALWAFAE costs AED 4,878 total — AED 302 service fees and AED 4,576 government fees. No car licence is required to apply for a motorcycle licence.

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Driving License Cost inAbu Dhabi 2026