Converting Automatic Driving License to Manual in Dubai

Reasons to Convert from Automatic License to Manual in Dubai

While automatic-transmission vehicles are at their peak, several drivers still prefer traditional manual gearbox vehicles. The reasons include —

• Simple Servicing – Manual car maintenance charges are lower than those of automatically-driven vehicles. In fact, the former’s systems are less complex as well. 
• Rare Oiling/Changing – With manual transmissions, you don’t need to constantly change the engine or gear oil. It is the automatically-transmitted vehicles that usually deteriorate faster because of changing fractions. 
• Enhanced Braking Efficiency – Not having a torque converter improves the driving performance of manual transmissions, thanks to the improved braking system. 
• Less Fuel Consumption – Manual cars are more economical when it comes to fuel consumption, as they have no hydraulic pumps or torque converters. 

For the reasons above, many people still prefer manual drives and prefer to change their automatic Licenses to manual ones. 

How to Convert Automatic to Manual License in Dubai?

If you’re planning to change your automatic License to manual in Dubai, you need to understand the process in depth. Here is how it works —

Via RTA’s Website

Through this online platform, you can conveniently convert your automatic driving License to a manual one in Dubai. Here is the breakdown of the process through RTA’s official website —

• Log into your account using your UAE Pass, Emirates ID number, or passport
• Enter the OTP that you get on your registered mobile number and verify your identity
• Select the driving institute to book the driving test 
• Confirm your data and the details of the selected driving institute 
• Book the driving test
• Pay the fees 
• You will receive an SMS and email detailing the booked appointment date
• Once you pass the test, you will get the new driving License

Via Driving Institutes

If you prefer an in-person conversion, you can visit any of the following driving institutes — 

Driving Institute	Area/Branch	Contact Number
Belhasa Driving Centre	Al Wasl	04 3243535
	Jebel Ali	04 8817171
	Nad Al Hammar	04 2895908
	Al Quoz 4	04 5091200
Dubai Driving Centre	Jumeirah	04 3455855
	Al Quoz Industrial 3	04 3236000
	Al Qusais 1	04 2381115
	Dubai Investment Park 2	04 3455855
	Al Khail	04 4048000
Dubai International Driving Centre (Drive Dubai)	Dubai Investment Park 2	04 8855118
Galadari Motor Driving Centre	Al Qusais 4	04 2676166
	Al Quoz 3	04 4043401
Emirates Driving Institute	Al Qusais 1	04 2631100
	Al Quoz 3	04 2631100
	Hatta	04 2311916
	Warsan 3	8006006
Excellence Driving Centre	Al Quoz Industrial 1	600515154
	Al Qusais Industrial 5	600515154
	Port Rashid (Jumeirah)	04 5280744
Bin Yaber Driving Centre	Al Ruwayyah	04 2156000
	Jebel Ali	04 2156000
	Oud Metha	04 2156000
Eco Drive Driving Institute	Dubai Industrial City	600595959
Al Ahli Driving Centre	Al Quoz Industrial 4	04 3411500
	Jebel Ali	800252454
First Driving Centre	Al Ruwayyah 3	800178378

Here is a step-by-step process for converting an automatic License to a manual License in Dubai. 

• Submit your Emirates ID at the driving institute
• Book the driving test
• Pay the relevant fees
• You will get an electronic copy of the receipt at your registered email address or an SMS on your registered mobile number detailing the driving test appointment
• Once you pass the test, you will get a new driving License

Note – Average Waiting Time: Website - Instantly; Driving Institutes: 5 minutes

Costs Associated with Converting Automatic License to Manual License in Dubai

Here are the key charges related to converting an automatic to a manual License in Dubai —

• Fees for Booking a Driving Test – AED 200
• Fees for Changing the Driving License from Automatic to Manual – AED 100
• Knowledge and Innovation Fees – + AED 20

Documents for Changing Automatic License to Manual License in Dubai

The process for changing an automatic to a manual License in Dubai is straightforward, given you have the required set of documents handy. 

Here’s what you need to carry —

1. A valid Emirates ID
2. A valid driving License

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Tips to Pass the Manual Driving License Test in Dubai

To change your driving License from automatic to manual, you will need to take a driving test. This test checks whether you can safely control a manually-driven car. Here are some key areas to focus on —

• Switching Gear – How smoothly you change gears 
• Attention to the Road – How mindfully you focus on the road while changing gear
• Clutch Operation – How efficiently you manage the clutch 
• Braking – How smartly you use the brakes during manual transmission
• Acceleration – How well you can control the accelerator

After you have converted your automatic License into a manual one, make sure you get valid car insurance in Dubai as well. Whether you’re driving manual or automatic transmission vehicles, you need RTA-approved insurance for the same. Find the best Dubai motor insurance plans on Policybazaar.ae. 

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