# Looking for Free RTA-Approved Optical Centres in Dubai? Here is All You Should Know! **Published:** 2025-09-09T07:53:13.069Z **Updated:** 2026-08-11T13:20:25.429Z **Author:** Nupur Jain **Reviewer:** Toshita Chauhan Balochi **Original Url:** https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/where-in-dubai-can-i-get-a-free-approved-optical-test/ **We are Rated:** 4.7/5 **Review Count:** 46,158 [Reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ry9H7NLgFAGso8gZ7) **Insurance Partners:** 35+ **Trusted Customers:** 2 Million+ **Policies Sold:** 1 Million+ Here is the thing — there are no free RTA-approved optical centres in Dubai. Actually, RTA-approved eye tests are not free of charge. Most of the centres charge a nominal fee for the eye test. While some private optical chains offer free eye tests, it’s worth noting that these tests are not directly associated with the RTA-needed licence approval process. Here is all you need to know! ## Are There Any Charges for RTA Driving Licence Eye Tests? To get your eyes tested for an RTA driving licence in Dubai, you need to pay a nominal amount between AED 130 and AED 180. ## List of RTA-Approved Optical Centres in Dubai **Tabled below is a list of RTA-approved eye test centres in Dubai —** | Centres | Addresses | Timings | Contact Numbers | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Al Jaber Optical | AL JABER OPTICAL - DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY MALL: Zone 8, Ground Floor, Festival Boulevard, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 351 0016 | | LINDBERD BY AL JABER OPTICAL - DUBAI MALL: Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 328 9752 | | DUBAI MARINA MALL: Unit No. FF-050, 1st Floor, Dubai Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai | Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm | Thursday to Saturday - 10 am to 12 am | 04 399 77333 | | THE MEADOWS SOUK: G-7, Ground Floor, Emaar Town Centre, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 360 7466 | | THE MALL OF EMIRATES: Unit No. D-17, Ground Floor, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai | Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm | Thursday to Saturday - 10 am to 12 am | 04 341 1322 | | Ace Optical | Ace Optical Building, Street 1, Flavours Department Store, Jebel Ali Village, Discovery Gardens, Dubai | Daily, 9 am to 11 pm | 04 445 8596 | | Barakat Optical | DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY: Crescent Drive, Dubai Festival City, Dubai | Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm | Thursday to Saturday - 10 am to 12 am | 04 232 5650 | | DUBAI OUTLET MALL: Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66 Road), Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 425 9816 | | JUMEIRAH PARK PAVILION: The Pavilion, Jumeirah Park, Dubai | Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm | Thursday to Saturday - 10 am to 12 am | 04 553 1416 | | JUMEIRAH PLAZA: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 11 pm | 04 349 9945 | | BEIRUT ROAD: Madina Mall, Beirut Street, Muhaisnah 4, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 256 8322 | | UPTOWN MIRDIF: Uptown Mirdif, Algeria Street, Mirdif, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 288 8430 | | Grand Optics | MALL OF THE EMIRATES: Mall of the Emirates, 4th Interchange, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Dubai | Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm | Thursday to Saturday - 10 am to 12 am | 04 341 0350 | | DEIRA CITY: Ground Floor, Deira City Centre, Dubai | Monday to Tuesday- 10 am to 12 am & Thursday to Saturday - 10 am to 12 am | Sunday and Wednesday - 10 am to 11 pm | 04 295 4699 | | DUBAI MALL: The Dubai Mall, Souk Al Bahar Bridge, Downtown Dubai, Dubai | Saturday to Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm | Thursday to Friday - 10 am to 11 pm | 04 557 6061 | | Max Vision | INTERNATIONAL CITY: Shop No. 3, Russia Cluster, Building V03, International City, Dubai | Daily, 9 am to 11 pm | 04 456 4586 | | AL KARAMA: Shop Number 25, Dubai Pyramid Building, Al Karama, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 886 8718 | | AL QUSAIS: Shop No. 3, Hala Building, Damascus Street, Al Qusais, Dubai | N/A (call to book an appointment) | 055 946 0039 | | Magrabi Optical | DUBAI MARINA MALL: Dubai Marina Mall, Shop 3037, Ground Floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai | Sunday to Wednesday - 10 am to 11 pm | Thursday to Saturday - 10 am to 12 am | 04 399 7570 | | IBN BATTUTA MALL: Ibn Battuta Mall, China Court, Shop 147A, Ground Floor, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 368 5683 | | MALL OF THE EMIRATES: Mall of the Emirates, Shop D12, Ground Floor, Interchange 4 on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 12 am | 04 341 0445 | | VILLAGE MALL: The Village Mall, Shop 01, First Floor, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 349 9984 | | CITY CENTRE MIRDIFF: Mirdiff City Centre, Shop D19, Ground Floor, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 12 am | 800 0200 0137 | | Yateem Opticians | AL QUOZ INDUSTRIAL AREA: 19B Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Dubai | Monday to Friday - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm | 04 506 6000 | | JUMEIRAH BEACH CENTRE: Jumeirah Beach Centre, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 349 0909 | | EMIRATES TOWER: Emirates Towers, Dubai | Daily, 10 am to 10 pm | 04 330 3301 | | MALL OF EMIRATES: Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Al Barsha 1, Dubai | Daily, 10 am t0 12 am | 050 640 3851 | | BUR JUMAN: Khalid Bin Waleed Street, Al Mankhool, Dubai | Saturday to Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm | Friday- 10 am to 11 pm | 04 352 2067 | | Vasan Eye & Multispecialty | Zabeel Plaza, Zabeel Street, Al Karama, Dubai | Monday to Saturday- 9 am to 8 pm | 04 357 9444. 800 VASAN (82726) | **Read More -** [Complate list of RTA-Approved Eye Test Centres in Dubai](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/rta-approved-driving-licence-eye-test-centres-dubai/) ## Tips to Find the Most Affordable RTA-Approved Optical Centres Here are some practical ways to help you find the most affordable RTA-approved optical centres — * **Call and Confirm Prices –** Rather than simply walking in, call the top RTA-approved eye test centres in your area and confirm the prices. This way, you will save on time and money. * **Go Beyond Prime Stores –** Instead of opting for centres in Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, or Business Bay, you should opt for stores located in Deira, Al Karama, or Al Qusais. * **Check out Promotional Offers Online –** Some RTA-approved optical centres offer promotional deals on their websites or social media. Make sure you check out seasonal discounts or package deals to reduce the test price. * **Stick to RTA-Approved Tests –** Some stores attempt to promote comprehensive eye exams. However, if you are there solely for the RTA-approved test, you should not take it unless you have additional vision concerns. ## To Conclude There are no free RTA-approved optical centres in Dubai. The eye tests for driving licence do incur a nominal fee. Several private optical chains may offer complimentary tests, but they are not linked to the licence requirements. To ensure compliance, it’s essential to visit an RTA-approved centre. 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