Unlimited driving lessons in Dubai? Why some residents are shelling out Dh8,000 for ‘lump sum’ driver’s licence package

Unlimited driving lessons in Dubai? Why some residents are shelling out Dh8,000 for ‘lump sum’ driver’s licence package

Learners have to pay for additional classes and do more hours of training if they do not pass

One out of three fail Dubai driving test every day

By Angel Tesorero Published: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 6:00 AM

Acquiring a driving licence is a big milestone for most adults. It leads to better mobility and gives you more freedom to move around. But before getting behind the wheel, one must first pass a stringent driving test.

Some are lucky they ace it on their first try, but others are not – and it’s not uncommon – that they have to make several attempts before getting that shiny silver card.

Driving lessons are not always cheap. In Dubai, the cost of obtaining a driving licence, after passing the final road test on the first attempt, may set someone back between Dh4,500 and Dh7,000, depending on the chosen driving school.

Failing the test would require the learner to take additional classes and do more hours of practical training before re-taking the test. And that’s an extra cost. Failing the test, again and again, means more money going down the drain.

Plugging financial loss

To plug the financial loss, driving schools in Dubai are offering bulk driving lessons or unlimited driving