Fujairah National Driving Institute (FNDI): Fees, Timings & Branches
Fujairah National Driving Institute (FNDI) is a driving school on Al Hayl Road, Fujairah, that trains drivers for light motor vehicle, motorcycle, light bus, heavy bus, heavy truck, forklift, and shovel licences. It runs a head office plus branches in Dibba, Qidfa, and Masafi, with theory lectures and practical training.
What courses and licences does FNDI offer?
FNDI offers theory and practical training across these licence categories:
- Light motor vehicle (car)
- Motorcycle
- Heavy truck
- Heavy bus
- Light bus
- Light forklift
- Shovel
New to the process? Read our guide on how to get a UAE driving licence.
Theory classes and RTA practice
FNDI theory lectures cover road and traffic signs and real-life driving scenarios, with practice multiple-choice questions. Practise free with our RTA theory test mock tests before the exam.
Practical classes
Practical lessons with certified instructors cover vehicle control, manoeuvring, and road safety and traffic laws, with personalised feedback to prepare you for the tests.
FNDI fees
The quoted cost applies up to your first road test; extra classes and fees apply if you retake it, and VAT is excluded. Lessons are billed per class: AED 60 for automatic and AED 55 for manual. Package totals are:
| Classes | Automatic | Manual |
| 30 classes | AED 1,800 | AED 1,650 |
| 35 classes | AED 2,100 | AED 1,925 |
| 40 classes | AED 2,400 | AED 2,200 |
Test and assessment fees are charged separately:
| Test | Fee (AED) |
| Eye test | 100 |
| Preliminary test | 80 |
| Inside test | 270 |
| Assessment test | 80 |
| Re-assessment test | 80 |
| Road test | 270 |
These figures are indicative, so confirm current fees with FNDI before you enrol. FNDI also offers fleet discounts for clients registering 15 or more drivers.
FNDI timings
These hours apply to the main branch on Al Hayl Road:
| Day | Timings |
| Sunday to Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Note: Branch hours differ (see below), and timings change during Ramadan and public holidays.
FNDI branches
Besides the Al Hayl Road head office, FNDI runs three branches across Fujairah:
| Branch | Address | Phone | Hours |
| Dibba | Al Rifaa, Dibba | 09 244 4054 | Sunday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday split hours; Saturday closed |
| Qidfa | Merbah Street, opposite Fujairah Municipality, Qidfa | 09 236 0037 / 055 727 7075 | Sunday to Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday closed |
| Masafi | Masafi-Dhaid Street, near Emarat petrol station, Masafi | 09 222 9184 / 050 955 3252 | Sunday to Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday closed |
FNDI head office and contact
- Head office: Al Hayl Road, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (P.O. Box 3833)
- Phone: +971 9 222 2333
- Email: fndi_info@fndi.ae
- Website: fndi.ae