What you send
- Dubai-issued Emirates ID for the free check
- Clear front and back licence photos
- Your RTA appointment date, if it is close
Driving licence translation for Dubai RTA
Dubai RTA licence translation
- AED 150 standard price
- 1-2 days business days
- Any language into Arabic
Send your Dubai Emirates ID first. We check it for free, then ask for your licence and payment.
Check my Emirates ID — freeWe confirm your Dubai eligibility before you pay.
Four clear steps
From ID check to finished translation
No forms to learn and no payment before we know the Dubai route is right for you.
- Step 1
Send your Dubai Emirates ID
A clear photo is enough for the free first check.
- Step 2
We confirm you qualify
If Dubai is not the correct route, we stop before payment and guide you elsewhere.
- Step 3
Send both sides of the licence
Make sure every corner is visible and the photo is in focus.
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Step 4Pay and receive your translation
Pay securely after approval. We send the Arabic RTA-format PDF when it is ready.
Standard service
AED 150 · 1-2 business days
One driving licence, any language into Arabic, delivered as an RTA-format PDF. Hard copy available on request.
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Standard AED 150 1-2 business days
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Same-day AED 300 Subject to confirmation
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Urgent AED 450 1 hour, subject to confirmation
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Prefer Ziina?
We send the correct Ziina link in your approved WhatsApp chat.
No document list to decode
What you send. What you receive.
What you receive
- Arabic translation of your driving licence
- RTA-format PDF on WhatsApp or email
- Hard copy when you request one
Not a Dubai resident?
Do not pay for the Dubai product. We can route you to the correct service for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or another emirate.
Quick answers
Before you send your ID
Why do you need my Emirates ID first?
Dubai RTA applications need Dubai residency. We check the issuing emirate before taking payment so you do not buy the wrong service. A Dubai free-zone Emirates ID counts as Dubai residency.
What do I send?
Start with a clear photo of your Emirates ID. After we confirm eligibility, send clear photos of the front and back of your driving licence. You do not need to visit our office or leave the original licence with us.
What will I receive?
You receive an Arabic translation prepared in the format used for Dubai RTA applications. We send the PDF on WhatsApp or email. A hard copy is available on request.
Does the AED 150 price cover every language?
Yes. The standard price is AED 150 for one driving licence translated from any language into Arabic. Multi-page or unusual documents are checked before we confirm the price.
Do I need MOJ-certified translation for RTA?
Not for the standard Dubai RTA driving licence transfer service on this page. If another authority specifically asks you for MOJ certification, send us its instruction and we will quote the correct service.
What if my Emirates ID is from another emirate?
Do not pay for the Dubai service. We can still help with driving licence translation for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and the other emirates. Send your ID and tell us where you are applying so we can route you correctly.
Optional reference
Complete Dubai RTA service details
The essentials are above. Open only the background you need: eligibility rules, certification, languages, detailed questions or related guides.
Eligibility and residency rules Why we check first, when we proceed and how other emirates differ
We would rather refuse the Dubai job than watch it get rejected
When residency belongs to another emirate, the Dubai RTA transfer route may not be the right route. The translation may not be the problem; the application route may be. We check first so you do not spend money on the wrong product.
Send your Emirates ID before the licence. If it was issued under Dubai, including a Dubai free zone, we proceed. If it was not, we stop before payment and route you toward the authority for your emirate.
We proceed with the Dubai route
- Emirates ID issued under a Dubai employer or sponsor
- Dubai free-zone residency, including DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA or DIFC
- Dubai family, investor or partner residency
We stop and check another route
- Emirates ID issued under Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or another emirate
- Visit or tourist status with no Emirates ID
- Emirates ID expired or still in process
The earlier three-step explanation
- Step 1
Send your Dubai Emirates ID first
Before anything else, send a photo of your Emirates ID. We check the issuing emirate. This costs you nothing.
- Step 2
We confirm you qualify, or we stop
If your residency is not Dubai, we tell you and decline the Dubai route. You keep your money and your time.
- Step 3
Send the licence, pay, collect
Send clear photos of the front and back. We translate into Arabic in RTA format and return the PDF, usually in 1-2 business days.
Other emirates
Dubai RTA is only one authority. If your residency sits in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah or Umm Al Quwain, we can translate your licence for that emirate's traffic department. Send the Emirates ID and tell us where you are applying.
Abu Dhabi handles licence conversion through its own transport process. Read the Abu Dhabi DOT licence conversion guide, compare Abu Dhabi and Dubai translation rules, or use the all-emirates driving licence translation hub.
Certification and RTA-format notes What the AED 150 service includes and when MOJ certification is separate
What you are actually buying
The AED 150 standard service covers an accurate Arabic translation laid out in the format used for Dubai RTA driving licence applications. It does not automatically add an MOJ stamp or a courier charge.
We can produce MOJ-certified legal translation under licence #701 for supported language pairs when another authority specifically requires it. Tell us which authority is asking before paying for that extra service.
We do not claim to be an RTA-accredited translation office. Final document acceptance always belongs to the receiving authority, so we ask about your route and appointment before confirming the order.
Languages and full specification Language examples, price, target format, timing and delivery
Any source language into Arabic
The groups below are examples, not a limit. If your driving licence uses another language or script, send it for confirmation. The standard product remains AED 150 for one ordinary driving licence; unusual or multi-page files are checked before payment.
Latin and Cyrillic script
- English
- German
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- Serbian
- Polish
- Dutch
Other European
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Romanian
- Hungarian
- Czech
- Greek
Asian, African and Middle Eastern
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Tagalog
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Bengali
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Farsi
- Amharic
| Price | AED 150 per licence |
|---|---|
| Source language | Any language |
| Target language | Arabic |
| Format | Dubai RTA application format |
| Turnaround | 1-2 business days |
| Delivery | WhatsApp PDF, hard copy on request |
| Required first | Dubai-issued Emirates ID |
| SKU | DL-RTA-001 |
Detailed questions from the earlier page Price, free zones, originals, Arabic licences and overseas use
How much does driving licence translation cost in Dubai?
AED 150 per licence, translated into Arabic and formatted for RTA. That price is the same whether your licence is in English, Urdu, Russian, German, or another language. Hard copies and courier delivery are quoted separately.
Why do you ask for my Emirates ID before you accept the job?
Because RTA rejects licence applications from people whose residency is not Dubai. We check the issuing emirate first so you do not pay for a translation that gets refused at the counter. If your Emirates ID is not Dubai-issued, we decline the Dubai RTA work and route you to the correct emirate service.
My visa is through a Dubai free zone. Does that count as Dubai?
Yes. Dubai free zone residency is Dubai residency for this purpose. What matters is that the Emirates ID was issued under a Dubai entity, not the emirate your employer is headquartered in.
What if my Emirates ID is from Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
Do not pay for the Dubai RTA product. We can still translate your licence for the emirate that issued your residency. Abu Dhabi has its own requirements, so start with the Abu Dhabi DOT guide.
Do you handle Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain?
Yes. We translate driving licences for the traffic department of every emirate, not just Dubai. The Dubai Emirates ID rule on this page applies to Dubai RTA applications only. Tell us which emirate you are applying in and we will prepare the file for that authority.
Is this MOJ-certified legal translation?
The standard Dubai RTA service on this page does not include an MOJ stamp. We can produce MOJ-certified translation under licence #701 for supported language pairs when another authority specifically asks for it.
Will RTA accept a translation that is not MOJ-certified?
For the driving licence service described here, we prepare the Arabic translation in the format used for Dubai RTA applications. We do not claim to be an RTA-accredited translator. Final acceptance always remains with the receiving authority.
Can I pay extra to have it MOJ-certified anyway?
If your language pair is supported, yes, and we will quote it. Tell us which authority is asking for certification. If the document is only for the RTA counter, we will explain whether that extra service is necessary before you pay.
Do you need my original licence?
Not for the translation. Clear photos of the front and back are enough for us to work from. RTA may ask for the original physical licence at the counter, so bring it to your appointment.
How long does the translation take?
Standard turnaround is 1-2 business days. Tell us your appointment date when you send the file and we will say plainly whether we can meet it. Same-day and urgent work must be confirmed before payment.
What if my licence is already in Arabic?
You may not need a translation. Send us a photo first and we will tell you honestly whether there is anything to translate for the authority handling your application.
Can you translate my licence for a country outside the UAE?
We translate driving licences into other languages as well, but this AED 150 product is scoped to Dubai RTA. For an overseas authority, send its instruction and we will quote against that requirement.
Free check before payment
Start with your Dubai Emirates ID
We confirm the correct RTA route before asking for your licence or payment.