Occupational Driving School licence in the UAE
Occupational Driving School licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 8549062
What the authority says
Includes providing theoretical education and practical driving instruction to the drivers who hold valid driving licenses and whose profession is driving heavy and light motor vehicles, in order to qualify them to attain permits for occupational driving, also, rehabilitating the drivers engaged in tourist, school and public
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Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code8549062 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- Meydan Free Zone8549.95
Related activities
- Advanced Driving SchoolDubai mainland (DET)
- Heavy Vehicles Driving SchoolDubai mainland (DET)
- Automobile Driving SchoolIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Motorcycles Driving SchoolDubai mainland (DET)
- Occupational Safety TrainingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Desert Driving InstituteDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Occupational Driving School licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Occupational Driving School with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.