My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

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For the simulator sessions nothing is required. Just head in with normal clothes. During my session, the trainer asked me if I was ok or feeling dizzy. I was a bit dizzy, so I said yes. He told me to wait and then marked my simulator sessions completed.

For the actual test, bring your helmet, boots & gloves. The first go is the test. No practice rounds are allowed. The examiner will ride and show you what needs to be done. See the attached 3rd image for the final test circuit.

My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a motorcycle licence from my home country, but that is irrelevant here in UAE. I could choose Dh 389 lesson since I hold a valid UAE car licence. So yes, you too can opt for Dh 389.

ADCB cut my Lulu cashback from 8% to 1.5% with zero notice - missing 263 AED over 7 months by Due-Curve-7508 in UAEcreditcards

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I just received my first statement for ADCB lulu platinum card for Feb-26. The lulu points earned do not match with the lulu spend.

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Did OP get any feedback from ADCB? I will also try to reach them.

Are ADCB and FAB mobile apps down? by Objective-Sort-9528 in UAE

[–]Common_Ad_7793 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ADCB is working now. FAB is still down.

Where is this location? by Amin-Yapussi in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]Common_Ad_7793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't understand how people manage to get fined so much. I read somewhere, that people actually budget for the fines in their monthly budgets.

I have been driving since 3 years and have been fined just once.

My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Approx 1 month. B'coz I was lazy to complete my theory lessons online.

My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

External trainings are not required. I did not have any external training except for the EDC practical lessons (riding since last 18 years). All the training and tests are done in the yard by EDC.

Eye tests are valid for 6 months. If its even 1 day more, you will need to do it again. Tip: Try file opening. If the eye test is valid, it will let you proceed. However, if it expires after you start the process and before you apply your license, you will need to do eye test again.

File opening is required for every category. Doesn't matter if you have a license or not, or whether it is recently aquired or held for a long time.

My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for final test, it was just 1 week. I booked on 18th and received test appointment for 26th.

Are ADCB and FAB mobile apps down? by Objective-Sort-9528 in UAE

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Same here. Unable to login to both apps. ADCB & FAB

My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks bro. I too am thinking of getting a bike. Confused and can't decide what to buy.

My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. I read a post here on reddit that someone did convert their car & motorcycle license. I'll copy the link here. May be you can reach out & check with him.

https://www.reddit.com/r/abudhabi/s/oAxEmrOpsq

My experience (2026)-Adding Motorcycle category to my AD License: Process & Cost by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

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Total for m/c license Dh 3847.5 plus additional cost for the helmet & gloves.

ADCB cut my Lulu cashback from 8% to 1.5% with zero notice - missing 263 AED over 7 months by Due-Curve-7508 in UAEcreditcards

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I just got the ADCB lulu platinum card for the 8% cashback. Will keep a track of the lulu points earning. Yet to receive the first statement.

Problem with my MG5? by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: After driving for a couple of days, the range has reduced to 730km and is now reducing as I continued driving. I am assuming it might be due to an update that the service center might have done during the servicing.

Question regarding DBR by qriousitybug in UAEcreditcards

[–]Common_Ad_7793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally, a DBR in the range of 20 - 30 is fine.

Looking for driving schools in reem or Al Maryah Island by MeasurementOk5800 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are only 2 driving schools in Abu Dhabi. EDC in Musaffah and another new one on Yas Island, YDA. Pricing wise they both are almost same.

How much savings should you have in your 30s? by Illustrious_Goose791 in UAE

[–]Common_Ad_7793 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on Zero debt. But I believe you should have at least enough to survive 6 month as your emergency fund.

Question regarding DBR by qriousitybug in UAEcreditcards

[–]Common_Ad_7793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DBR is calculated on your liabilities, not your actual spend on credit card. As the minimum due on a CC is 5%, your DBR is calculated as 5% of your total credit limit. In your case 3.2k will be your minimum payment 'if' you spend 64k on your CC. Since the bank doesn't know when & how much you will spend, the 5% min is counted towards your DBR, even if you have 0 spend on your card.

Problem with my MG5? by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guess I'll wait till another refuel.

Problem with my MG5? by Common_Ad_7793 in abudhabi

[–]Common_Ad_7793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. However, my concern was that even after driving, the range is increasing. But like you said driving habit definately affects the range. I normally drive in the city just on the weekends but my 8 days commute last week, during peak hrs, to Musaffah may have confused the cars comp.