Looking for Free RTA-Approved Optical Centres in Dubai? Here is All You Should Know!

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!read more

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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)

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. With the list above, you can easily find a suitable location for your eye test and ensure a smooth process for your driving licence application.