Dubai driving licence renewal: timing, validity and RTA rules

Dubai RTA driving licence holders can renew before expiry, with rules based on age. Drivers aged 21 and above can renew up to six months early, while those under 21 can renew three months before expiry. For UAE and GCC citizens 21 and above, the renewed licence is valid for 10 years; UAE residents in that age group get five years, and under-21 drivers receive one year. The RTA calculates the new renewal date from the application submission date, not the old expiry date, and renewals can be done online or via self-service machines.