T.N.T wrote:So, imagine I'm a newcomer to Dubai and I want a bike license really quick and cheap. Is it possible to directly go to the police and give the test or do I have to get into a driving school?
Hi,
As a friend i would suggest that the new comer should not go for a bike license and instead apply for a car license. my reason would be the following:
With the recent curbs on issuing driving license it is not really quick. the waiting period for your classes and the tests are pretty similar.
It is also not really easy as many have complained that one never realises why he failed in the road test.
Cheap, i doubt as the classes and revelant costs are alomost the same. it merely depends on how many classes you need/take.
The weather in Dubai is not really great for bike riding through out the year. so one day you will face the truth that one need an A/C.
Safety of the ride has always been questionale with the speeds here.
A bike license is great as a secondary one and the basic will remain the car.
Finally, A friend of mine went ahead with the same approach. after driving over a decade in his home country it still took him over a year to get the bike license. dont know how much he spent. more over there are some restrictions on applying for both licenses at the same time hence he had to finish bike before he could enroll for the car.
Nevertheless, happy riding and all the best....