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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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