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Posted On: 26 May 2021 08:15 pm
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Places to learn driving in Qatar

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Looking to hit the road in Qatar? Discovering the right driving school is the essential first step towards obtaining your driver's license. With numerous options available, navigating through Qatar's driving schools can be overwhelming. Whether you're a newcomer or a resident looking to get behind the wheel, the ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) Team's guide to driving schools in Qatar will help you make an informed decision.

Note: The prices mentioned are according to the establishment at the time of contact and are subject to change. Please reach out to your preferred driving school for more information on additional charges or discounts.

Karwa Driving School

Places to learn driving in Qatar
Image Credit: Karwa Driving School
  • Courses offered: Light vehicle, Light VIP/Platinum heavy vehicle, electric car, motorcycle, professional courses
  • Price:
    • Light vehicle course:
      • Normal full course (40 hours): QR 3,900
      • Normal half course (20 hours): QR 3,000
      • Fast track normal full course (40 hours): QR 5,020
      • Fast track half course (20 hours): QR 4,000
  • Location: Industrial Area
  • Contact: +974 4458 8888
  • Timings: Saturday - Thursday: 5 am to 12 pm; 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Friday: Closed
  • Website: www.karwadrivingschool.com

United Driving School

Places to learn driving in Qatar
Image Credit: United Driving School
  • Courses offered: Light vehicle, heavy vehicle, motorcycle(to be launched soon)
  • Price:
    • Light vehicle course:
      • Full course (40 days): QR 3,350
      • Half course(20 days) : QR 2,800
  • Location: Salwa Road
  • Contact: +974 7000 3192 | +974 4468 1003
  • Timings: Saturday - Thursday: 5 am to 12 pm; 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Friday: Closed
  • Website: www.udqatar.com

Al Khebra Driving Academy

Places to learn driving in Qatar
Image Credit: Al Khebra Driving Academy
  • Courses offered: Light vehicle, VIP courses, heavy vehicle, motorcycle, equipment
  • Price:
    • Light vehicle course:
      • Full course (40 classes):
        • Male: QR 3,470
        • Female: QR 3,720
      • Half course (20 classes):
        • Male: QR 3,020
        • Female: QR 3,120
      • Together Until You Pass (Unlimited road tests): QR 7,000
      • Together Until You Pass (Unlimited road tests and flexible classes): QR 7,500
  • Location: Abu Hamour
  • Contact: +974 4032 4444 | +974 7039 6840
  • Timings: Saturday - Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm; Friday: Closed
  • Website: www.alkhebradriving.com

Alijarah Driving Academy

Places to learn driving in Qatar
Image Credit: Alijarah Driving Academy
  • Courses offered: Light vehicle, VIP courses, motorcycle, heavy equipment courses, professional courses
  • Price:
    • Light vehicle course:
      • Normal full course (40 hours): QR 3,250
      • Normal half course (20 hours): QR 2,550
      • VIP full course (40 hours): QR 5,250
      • VIP half course (20 hours): QR 4,250
  • Location: G Ring Road
  • Contact: +974 4406 0100 | +974 4406 0111
  • Timings: Saturday - Thursday: 7 am to 9 pm; Friday: Closed
  • Website: www.ada.com.qa

Dallah Driving Academy

Places to learn driving in Qatar
Image Credit: Dallah Driving Academy
  • Courses offered: Light vehicle, motorcycle, bus, heavy equipment
  • Price:
    • Light vehicle course:
      • Normal full course (40 hours): QR 3,350
      • Normal half course (20 hours): QR 2,800
  • Location: Industrial Area
  • Contact: +974 4422 7222 | +974 7079 9910
  • Timings:
    • Saturday - Thursday: 7 am to 12:30 pm; 3 pm to 7:30 pm
    • Friday: 9 am to 12 pm; 3 pm to 6 pm
  • Website: www.dalladrivingacademy.com

Doha Driving Academy

Places to learn driving in Qatar
Image Credit: Doha Driving Academy
  • Courses offered: Light vehicle, VIP/Platinum course, refresher course, motorcycle, heavy equipment
  • Price:
    • Light vehicle course:
      • Normal full course (40 hours): QR 3,700
      • Normal half course (20 hours): QR 3,150
      • VIP full course: QR 5,850
      • VIP half course: QR 4,350
  • Location: Al Kharaitiyat
  • Contact: +974 4479 2263 | +974 4479 2264 | +974 5557 4109 | +974 5570 3470
  • Timings:
    • Saturday - Thursday: 7 am to 1 pm; 3 pm to 9 pm
    • Friday: Closed
  • Website: www.dohadrivingacademy.com

Gulf Driving School

Places to learn driving in Qatar
Image Credit: Gulf Driving School
  • Courses offered: Light vehicle, motorcycle, heavy vehicle
  • Price:
    • Light vehicle course:
      • Normal full course (55 classes): QR 3,700
      • Normal half course (35 classes): QR 3,150
  • Location & Contact:
    • Al Thumama: +974 4465 2666
    • Mesaieed: +974 4477 0719
  • Timings:
    • Saturday - Thursday: 7 am to 12 pm; 3 pm to 7 pm
    • Friday: Closed
  • Website: www.gdsqatar.com.qa

Documents required for registration of classes

Places to learn driving in Qatar
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Below are the basic documents required for driving classes in Qatar. However, the documents required may vary depending on the driving school.

  • Valid Qatar ID
  • 2 passport-size photographs of the applicant
  • Eye test results- Eye tests should be taken from MOI-approved optical centers
  • Applicants eligible for half-course and direct test need to visit the Traffic Department with a valid driver’s license from their home country and seek approval.
  • NOC from sponsor or company (optional, depends on the specific driving school's requirement)
  • Note: The cost of an eye test varies from QR 30 - 50 at these driving schools.

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