What documents are needed to get your eyes tested in Abu Dhabi for your driving licence?

You need to provide the following documents to get your eyes tested for the driving licence process — Original Emirates ID Residence visa Copy of passport Passport-sized photograph Current driving licence (in case of renewal)

Eye Test for Driving Licence in Abu Dhabi - Complete Guide

Getting your driving licence in Abu Dhabi is more than just passing the driving test. It starts with the crucial step of an eye exam! After all, your vision is your window to the road, helping you keep yourself and others safe. Here is all you need to know about the eye test for a driving licence in Abu Dhabi.read more

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Why is an Eye Test Important?

An eye test helps authorities understand how good your eyesight is for driving. This examination is a major requirement for getting a driving licence or even renewing it. The eye test for a driving licence in Abu Dhabi evaluates —

20/40 visual acuity (with or without correction)
Colour blindness detection
120o peripheral vision

Note – Failing an eye test can increase your car insurance premium by 15 to 30%.

Did You Know?

One of the major causes of accidents in Abu Dhabi is poor vision. Around 10 to 20% of road accidents in the UAE happen due to poor vision of drivers.

List of Approved Eye Test Centres in Abu Dhabi for Driving Licence

Here are the top 3 eye test centres for driving licence in Abu Dhabi.

1. Yateem Optician

Yateem Optician is a popular eye test centre in Abu Dhabi for driving licence tests. Here, you can get a proper optometry test done, whether you wear glasses or not. This ensures you have the correct prescription for your eyes and also determines problems early on.

Here are the main outlets for this service.

Centre	Address	Contact Details	Timings
Al Wahda Mall	Al Wahda Mall, 1 Hazza Bin Zayed the First Street, Al Nahyan, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 443 7460	Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Thursday - 10 am to 11 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 12 am
Khalidiyah Mall	Khalidiya Mall,340 Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street, Al Khalidiyah, W9, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 635 4999	Monday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Sunday - 10 am to 11 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 12 am
Mushrif Mall	1241 Mushrif Mall, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Hadbat Al Za`Faranah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 882 3228	Monday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday to Sunday - 10 am to 12 am
Abu Dhabi Mall	Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Maiyani Street, Al Zahiyah, E16 01, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 645 1566	Sunday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 11 pm
The Galleria Al Maryah Island	Island Mall, Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street, 111 The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 677 6447	Sunday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 12 am
Marina Mall	Marina Mall, 1 Al Marina, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 681 8170	Sunday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 12 am
Khalifa City	Khalifa City, Sector 33, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 666 6402	Saturday to Thursday - 9 am to 10 pm \| Friday - 11 am to 7 pm
Forsan Central Mall	Forsan Central Mall, 10 Saeed Bin Ablan Al Mazrouei Street, Khalifa City, Sector 33, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 546 9466	Sunday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 11 pm
Dalma Mall	Dalma Mall, Al Wazn Street, Abu Dhabi Industrial City, ICAD I, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 551 6202	Sunday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 12 am
YAS Mall	Street 1 Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway, Yas Island, YAS Mall, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 565 1444	Sunday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 12 am
Bawabat Al Sharq Mall	Al Muntasaf Street, Bani Yas, Bawabat Al Sharq, Abu Dhabi	+971 2 585 8786	Sunday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm \| Friday and Saturday - 10 am to 12 am

2. Al Jaber Optical

Al Jaber Optical is another authorised eye test centre for driving licence in Abu Dhabi. It offers professional testing services to ensure you meet the vision standards required for driving in the emirate.

Here is a list of the major stores —

Centre	Address	Contact Details
Abu Dhabi Mall	Unit No. B84, Level 1, Al Zahiyah, E16 01, Abu Dhabi	(02)645 6111
Al Seef Village Mall	Unit No.9, Ground Floor, Al Muntazah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi	(02)447 5757
Bawabat Al Sharq Mall	Unit No. RA049, Ground Floor, Bawat Al Sharq Mall, Bawat Al Sharq Street, Bani Yas, Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi	(02)586 8717
Mushrif Mall	Unit No. 267, 2nd Floor, Mushrif Mall, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Hadbat Al Za`Franah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi	(02)222 1107
Dalma Mall	Unit No. FF115, 1st Floor, Dalma Mall, Al Wazn Street, Abu Dhabi Industrial City, ICAD I, Abu Dhabi	(02)550 4584
Yas Mall	Unit No. G-023, Ground Floor, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi	(02)565 0451
My City Centre Masdar	Unit No. 046, Ground Floor, Masdar City, SE45 05, Abu Dhabi	(02)883 6649
Madinati Mall	Unit No. GF46, Ground Floor, E11, Near Shakhbout Medical City, MSH44, Abu Dhabi	055 6002249
Bawabat Al Sharq Mall	Unit No. RA049, Ground Floor, Bawabat Al Sharq Street, Bani Yas, Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi	(02)586 8717
Makani Shamkha Mall	Unit No. RG-132, Ground Floor, Al Shamkhah, SH8, Abu Dhabi	(02)566 9770

3. Magrabi

You can effortlessly get your eyes tested at Magrabi, one of the authorised eye test centres in Abu Dhabi for driving licence application and renewal. The main centres for this test are —

Centre	Address	Contact Details
CLNC Markhanya	Hazaa’ Bin Sultan Airport Road, 138th Street, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi	+971 564084969
Yas Mall	Shop 152, First Floor, Yas West, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi	+971 564085624
Sheikh Rashed Street	Airport Street, Backside of Al Wahda Mall, Airport Road AXD, Abu Dhabi	+971 564085053
Reem Mall	Shop No. #GFG313, Ground Floor, Reem Mall, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi	+971 564085624
Marina Mall	Shop GN 7, Ground Floor, Marina Mall Ring Road, Marina Village, Abu Dhabi	+971 556426526
Eye & Ear Centre	Al Khalij Building, Bani Yas Street, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi	+971 564084768
Deerfields Mall	238, 2nd Floor, Abu Dhabi-Dubai Road, Old Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi	+971 564084221
Dalma Mall	Al Rowda Road, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi	+971 564084247
Doctor M Bawabat Sharq Mall	Shop RA041, Ground Floor, Baniyas East 10th Street, Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas City, Abu Dhabi	+971 564084385

Alternatives to Eye Test Centres for Driving Licence in Abu Dhabi

While there are several eye test centres in Abu Dhabi for driving licence, you can also find some alternative ways to get your eyes checked for licence –

ADNOC Stations - The stations have mini-clinics at 3 locations. They offer a 15-minute eye test for driving licence in Abu Dhabi.
Drive-through Tests - These tests, available at the Al Razi Medical Centre, are convenient for eye examinations for renewing a driving licence in Abu Dhabi.

Documents for Eye Test for Driving Licence in Abu Dhabi

While getting an eye test for driving licence in Abu Dhabi, you will need the following documents —

Valid Emirates ID
Passport-sized photo
Existing driving licence (in case of renewal)
Residence visa and passport (if applicable)
Prescription glasses or contact lenses (if applicable)

Category for Driving Licence Eye Test in Abu Dhabi

There are two main categories of applicants for an eye test for driving licence in Abu Dhabi —

International Licence Holders - If you possess a valid driving licence from an approved country, you need to convert it to drive in the UAE. For this, you need to get your eye test done.
First-time Applicants - New applicants without a prior licence should pass the eye test for driving licence in Abu Dhabi as part of their application.

Tip — If you are unsure about which category you belong to, contact your chosen eye test centre.

You can get your eyes tested for driving licence for around AED 100 to AED 150. However, it is recommended to cross-check the current amount from the official websites of the centres, as the rates can change with time.

Eye Test Validity in Abu Dhabi

An eye test result for your driving licence is valid for 1 month from the test date. You need to pass the theory and practical road test within this period or renew the driving licence. Once you renew your driving licence, you won’t need to renew your eye test result for the next year.