How To Apply Motorcycle Licence in UAE

Today I received the No Objection Letter from my boss. Canteekkk...

Then I called up Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) to check on the documents required and procedures. I had not so impressive experience dealing with Dubai Driving Centre last time when I was obtaining my car driving licence. So this time I want to try with EDI. Why them? because their institute is near my house, behind Al Bustan Shopping Centre. From their website, they also have facilities like children play area, eye test centre, photocopy centre, cafe and spacious waiting area. These features seem way better than Dubai Driving Centre. So it should be a good start.

I have to call EDI twice. In the first call, I asked the staff what type of motorcycle licence is required if I want to ride a big bike like harley? He replied one moment sir...and then made me waited for almost 15 minutes. I soon realised he had no clue for the answer but so ashamed to say I dont know sir. Hmm cilaka punya budak!!

But nevermind lets try another guy, and I said that first guy better pray he will not be the one who pick up my second call. The second guy gave me a conclusive and firm answer. That there is only one category of motocycle licence in UAE for all types of motorcycle. That's good ! The guy even told me that to save me a lot of hassle, he can arrange to send a staff to collect my documents and they will do all the registration. I just need to get ready my eye test result, original passport, other copies of documents and of course money AED600 first. The total charge for Friday classes only is AED2865. There will be 16 classes altogether divided to 3 Fridays of 4 classes each. That means I'll be commuting to the institute during Ramadhan. Thirsty weii...!

Here is the list of documents required:

1) Letter of No Objection - checked
2) Original passport - will bring tomorrow
3) 2 passport copies - will bring tomorrow
4) 7 photos - checked
5) Eye test result - will get one today

Alright..smooth.

First Entry

Today I registered this blog. I think it may be too early but who cares. I am going to embark on a new chapter of my life. This should be very exciting. I should record it somewhere and hence - this blog !

At the moment, I restrict this blog only to myself. This will be my diary, a log book on my journey towards acquiring and embracing the lifestyle of this two-wheeled machine called Harley Davidson.

So what do I want to report here?

Day 1

I have decided to apply for UAE motorcycle licence. So I have emailed my boss's secretary asking her to get a Letter of No Objection from my boss. This is one peculiar requirement for expatriate in this country. I must get my boss "OK" first before I can get a motorcycle licence. It feels like asking a permission from my dad to ride BMX bicycle last time.

So this is it, first step for a very long exciting journey to be a Harley biker !!

Until the next report..