Driving in the UAE — Complete 2026 Guide
Road rules, speed limits, traffic fines, licensing, road trips and border crossings for the United Arab Emirates.
60–80
Urban limit · km/h
120–140
Highway · km/h
0
Drink-drive · tolerance
800
Mobile fine · AED
10
Licence · yr validity
Explore UAE driving
Road rules & signs
Right-hand driving, speed limits, road signs and the laws every UAE driver must know.
Fines & black points
Fine amounts in AED, the 12/24 black-point thresholds and how to check and pay online.
Driving license
Getting or converting a UAE licence, the RTA test and approved driving schools.
Road safety
Summer heat, fog, breakdowns and child car seat law across the Emirates.
Road trips & borders
Cross-border drives to Oman and Saudi Arabia with visas, insurance and exit fees.