Al Ahli Driving School (ADC) Dubai: Fees, Timings & Branches
Al Ahli Driving Center (ADC) is an RTA-approved driving school in Al Quoz, Dubai, operating since 2006. It trains drivers for car, motorcycle, light bus, heavy bus, heavy truck, and forklift licences across 11 branches, with theory and practical courses, defensive-driving training, and e-learning.
What courses and licences does Al Ahli offer?
Al Ahli offers manual and automatic training for beginners and experienced drivers across these licence categories:
- Car (light motor vehicle)
- Motorcycle
- Heavy truck
- Heavy bus
- Light bus
- Forklift
New to the process? Read our guide on how to get a UAE driving licence.
Theory classes and RTA practice
Al Ahli runs theory classes in Arabic, English, and Urdu, with at least 8 lectures covering road safety, road signs, and licensing rules before the RTA theory test. Practise free with our RTA theory test mock tests before the exam.
Practical classes
Practical training covers freeway and city driving, speed control and lane changes, route planning, hazard perception, and defensive driving, along with traffic violations and penalties.
Al Ahli fees
Practical training is charged by the hour, and the rate depends on the schedule you choose:
| Practical training | Regular (Mon to Fri) | Shift | VIP |
| Price per hour | AED 115.50 | AED 168 | AED 315 |
RTA and Al Ahli charges for a light-vehicle licence are:
| Charge | Regular (AED) | VIP (AED) |
| RTA and Al Ahli opening and training fee | 640 | 1,270 |
| Learning permit | 120 | 120 |
| Driver's handbook | 70 | 70 |
| Eye test | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| Licence issuance (under 21) | 225 | 225 |
| Licence issuance (21 and above) | 425 | 425 |
| Theory training sessions | 336 | 336 |
| Assessment evaluation test (15 and 10 hours only) | 105 | 157.50 |
| RTA theory test | 293.50 | 293.50 |
| Yard assessment test | 0 | 0 |
| RTA internal test | 293.50 | 293.50 |
| Assessment test | 105 | 157.50 |
| RTA practical test | 293.50 | 293.50 |
These figures are indicative, so confirm current fees with Al Ahli before you enrol.
Al Ahli timings
These hours apply to the Al Quoz head office; branch hours differ (see below).
| Day | Timings |
| Monday to Thursday and Saturday | 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note: Timings change during Ramadan and public holidays, so confirm with your branch.
Al Ahli branches in Dubai
Al Ahli operates 11 branches across Dubai. Most open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays:
| Branch | Phone | Weekday hours |
| Al Nahda | 04 258 6700 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Freej Al Murar | 04 272 4284 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Hor Al Anz | 04 297 8826 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Bur Dubai | 04 351 9333 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| International City | 04 432 7851 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Jebel Ali | 04 202 9620 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Friday from 7:00 AM) |
| Port Saeed | 04 259 6488 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Satwa | 04 332 5227 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Academic City | 04 368 5587 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Canadian University Dubai | 050 854 7881 | By appointment |
| Mirdif | 04 236 3375 | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Friday 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM) |
Al Ahli head office and contact
- Head office: Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Street 19A, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (P.O. Box 282426)
- Toll-free: 800 252454
- Phone: +971 4 202 9666
- Email: care@alahlidubai.ae
- Website: alahlidubai.ae