Dubai learning permit 2026: RTA training licence valid three months, renewal required

Anyone planning to learn to drive in Dubai must first obtain a learning permit from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) before starting practical lessons at an authorised driving institute. The permit works as a training licence and is required even after passing the theory test; the RTA also states that no driving test appointment can be booked without a valid permit. It is valid for three months, so learners who have not completed their lessons and obtained a driver's licence within that period must renew it. The 2026 guide sets out eligibility criteria, required documents, the approved driving institutes and the renewal process.