Galadari Motor Driving Center (GMDC) Dubai: Fees, Timings & Courses
Galadari Motor Driving Center (GMDC) is an RTA-certified driving school founded in Dubai in 2004, with main offices in Al Qusais and Al Quoz and a test centre in Muhaisnah. It trains drivers for car, motorcycle, light bus, heavy bus, heavy truck, forklift, and shovel licences, supported by more than 500 instructors.
What courses and licences does GMDC offer?
GMDC offers beginner and refresher courses across these licence categories:
- Car (light motor vehicle)
- Motorcycle
- Heavy truck
- Light bus
- Heavy bus
- Forklift
- Shovel
New to the process? Read our guide on how to get a UAE driving licence.
Theory classes and RTA practice
GMDC theory training ranges from a minimum of 8 hours up to 24 hours, depending on your licence type and experience. Practise free with our RTA theory test mock tests before the official exam.
GMDC fees
GMDC charges car training by the hour. The number of hours depends on your driving experience, and the rate rises for shift and weekend slots. RTA file-opening, test, and licence fees are charged separately.
| Experience (training hours) | Normal | Shift | Sunday |
| Beginner (20 hours) | AED 2,000 | AED 2,800 | AED 3,000 |
| 2 to 5 years (15 hours) | AED 1,500 | AED 2,100 | AED 2,250 |
| Over 5 years (10 hours) | AED 1,000 | AED 1,400 | AED 1,500 |
| Additional (per 4 hours) | AED 400 | AED 560 | AED 600 |
VIP packages cost more: the Gold course starts at AED 11,999 and the Platinum course ranges from AED 19,000 to AED 25,000. Registration and RTA service fees range from about AED 142 to AED 769. Confirm current fees with GMDC before you enrol.
GMDC timings
| Day | Timing |
| Saturday to Thursday | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Note: Practical training runs 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a break from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, plus a night course from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Timings change during Ramadan and public holidays, so confirm with your branch.
GMDC offers and discounts
GMDC runs student, family, group, and seasonal discounts. Check the current deals and offers before you register.
GMDC locations and contact
GMDC operates two main offices and a dedicated test centre in Dubai:
- Al Qusais main office: Al Qusais Industrial Area 4, 24B Street, Dubai (P.O. Box 80771)
- Al Quoz main office: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai
- Muhaisnah test centre: Al Hathboor Building, Beirut Street, Dubai
- Toll-free: 600 595956
- Phone: +971 4 267 6166
- Email: info@gmdc.ae
- Website: gmdc.ae