Galadari Motor Driving Institute and Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) are two of the certified driving schools in Dubai licensed by RTA to offer a range of driving courses. They are the top choices for people seeking a driving licence in Dubai. However, choosing between the two is not easy as both are equally popular and trusted among the residents.
Each institute offers almost similar courses and the differences are mostly related to special packages and fee structure. Today, we will take a look at the similarities and differences in detail to help you choose the best driving school in Dubai.
Galadari vs EDI
Galadari Motor Driving Institute was established in 2004 and has managed to become a part of success story for many students. Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) is a veteran as it started back in 1991. The institute is not just limited to Dubai as it has branches in other emirates as well.
Both the institutes are equally popular and offer all the courses necessary to acquire a valid UAE driving license.
Courses Offered by Galadari and EDI
Aside from the mandatory driving courses and classes, both institutes offer advanced courses and special packages that set them apart. Since the course curriculum is the same, variation in teaching methods is also the distinguishing factor.
Let’s take a look at some of the courses offered:
Car Driving Course
- A minimum of 20 hours of training is required for beginners
- Around eight theoretical lectures followed up by practical training
Motorcycle Driving Course
- Beginners are required to take a minimum of 15 hours of training
- Around eight theoretical lectures with some differences in safety and regulations
Heavy Truck Driving Course
- EDI offers 9 theoretical lectures as compared to 8 by Galadari
Heavy & Light Bus Driving Course
- Minimum age requirement for the course is 21 years
- Around eight theoretical lectures followed up by practical training
Forklift & Shovel Driving Course
- The minimum age requirement for the course is 20 years
- EDI offers two theoretical lectures whereas Galadari offers three lectures including safety lectures
Language of Courses
EDI and Galadari both offer courses in English, Arabic and Urdu. EDI may offer more flexibility as you can avail their RIS service to appoint an interpreter.
Exclusive Offers and Packages
Since offers and packages are for limited time only, the list is just to give idea of the kind of offers you can expect from both institutes.
Offers by EDI
- Stay Safe and Save – free courses for car and motorcycle courses
- 40% Discount– on LMV, motorcycle, desert and defensive driving courses (Al Saada, Esaad, Homat Al Watan,
- Fixed prices for families of UAE martyrs– on LMV driving courses
- 50% Discount on Desert Courses with The Entertainer
- 50% Off on Platinum Riding with Etisalat Smile
- 15% Discount for Emirate Airlines Platinum Card Holders
- 0% Interest Instalment Plan
- Discount on Desert Driving Course and Defensive Driving Course
- Corporate discount on Citibank Card
- Emirates NBD Vouchers and ADCB Touch Points Vouchers
Offers by Galadari
- Winter Festive Offer – 50% discount on LMV
- Noon Offer – 50% on training fees for Noon Card holders
- Smiles Etisalat – up to 50% discount for LMV courses
- Dubai Military Offer – 50% discount on cardholders on Lecture Fee, Assessment Test and Service Charges
- Emirates Group Offer & Esaad Offer – 50% discount on LMV practical training
- Gems Rewards – up to 50% discount on vouchers from LMV
Galadari and EDI Fee Structure
Since fees vary according to the type of shift and required hours of training, the comparison is based on regular training courses for beginners:
- Car Driving Course: EDI – up to AED 4905 | Galadari – AED 2000
- Motorcycle Riding Course: EDI – AED 3545 | Galadari – AED 1350
- Heavy Truck Driving Course: EDI – AED 4955 | Galadari – AED 2800
- Light Bus Driving Course: EDI – AED 4965 | Galadari – AED 2000
- Heavy Bus Driving Course: EDI – AED 4645 | Galadari – AED 2600
EDI regular packages are inclusive of RTA fees and eye tests. Hence, the overall cost is almost similar to Galadari.
If you have a higher budget, EDI also offers various special packages such as:
- Gold Driving Course – offers a fast-track training programme as per your schedule
- Platinum Driving Course – offer training programme with access to luxury vehicles
- Youth Driving Course – a flexible course designed to keep preference of young students in mind
The Difference
As most of the courses for a driving license are similar except for a few additional theory courses, you can opt for any of these institutes without much confusion.
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