Driving in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, without a valid license or with an expired one can lead to serious consequences. All UAE nationals and residents, including Filipino nationals, must possess a valid driving license to operate vehicles in Dubai, as driving without it can result in hefty fines.

Residents aged 21 and above are eligible to apply for a Dubai driving license, while those under 21 can obtain a probationary license.

Renewing a license requires specific documents:

• For applicants under 21: Original valid Emirates ID.
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• For applicants 21 and older: Original valid Emirates ID and an eye test based on category.

Dubai Driving License Renewal Fee – August 2024

As of August 2024, the renewal fees vary:

• Drivers under 21: AED 100 license renewal fee + AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fee.
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• Drivers 21 and older: AED 300 license renewal fee + AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fee.
• Additional AED 500 for mobile truck service for eye test and license renewal.

Delays in renewing a license incur penalties. A monthly fine of AED 10 is levied from the expiry date, capped at AED 500. If a license remains expired for over ten years, the applicant must undergo a driving test again, along with paying:

• AED 200 training file opening fee.
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• AED 100 learning application fee.
• AED 50 handbook manual fee.
• AED 200 RTA test fee.
• AED 500 delay fee.
• AED 300 license renewal fee + AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fee.

These measures underscore Dubai’s commitment to ensuring road safety and compliance with regulations. Residents must keep their driving licenses up to date to avoid penalties and maintain lawful driving privileges in the emirate.

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