Quick IDP
Several visitors received an International Driving Permit in under 30 minutes, with one reporting a five-minute turnaround.
Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO)
Al Mamzar
Emirates Motorsports Organization in Al Mamzar handles practical motoring paperwork, especially International Driving Permits and Carnet de Passage documents. Reviews suggest the IDP process can be remarkably quick, whether you apply online for collection or visit the office with the required documents.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
811 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Easy Portal
The online IDP application is straightforward: upload your UAE licence, Emirates ID and passport photo, then pay online.
Helpful Staff
Reviews describe counter staff as accommodating and willing to make complicated paperwork easier when documents or cases become confusing.
Fast Documents
Visitors report smooth handling of IDPs, eNOCs and Carnet de Passage paperwork when they arrive with the necessary documents.
Accessible Visit
One visitor noted good parking, clean washrooms and wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go Early. Visit early to reduce queue risk; one reviewer specifically recommends early morning for an IDP application.
Choose Collection. For an online IDP, select self-collection if timing matters: one applicant received a ready-to-pick-up email within an hour.
Bring Documents. Take your UAE driving licence, Emirates ID and passport photo; the online application specifically asks for these uploads.
Carry Cash. Carry cash for services that require it. An older review reported AED 175 and cash-only payment, although another later review says card payment was added.
Return Promptly. Return a Carnet before expiry: a reviewer warns that missing the specified period can reduce the deposit refund.
Find Entrance. For the automobile and touring services, look behind the bowling centre and follow the side-door sign rather than relying blindly on map placement.
Plan the visit
Practical details
107 Al Wuheida St
Al Mamzar - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Unanswered Calls
Phone support is a recurring frustration, with multiple visitors saying calls, emails or WhatsApp messages went unanswered.
Long Queues
The process can slow down at the counter; one visitor waited an hour while five customers took around 20 to 30 minutes each.
Delivery Problems
Online orders have sometimes been delayed or left for self-collection, including a permit held by the courier for three days.
Closing Early
One recent review says the doors were closed 20 to 30 minutes before the stated 5:00pm closing time.
Charge Concerns
A Carnet de Passage customer questioned a 300 AED charge connected with returning the deposit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 12,720
guarantee and processing fee, for the Carnet de Passage Trip
“They took AED 12,720 as a guarantee and processing fee, for the Carnet de Passage Trip and they didn’t proceed with issuing the NOC”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
Emirates Motorsports Organization is a practical stop in Al Mamzar for motoring paperwork rather than a place to browse. Customers commonly visit for an International Driving Permit, Carnet de Passage or eNOC. The IDP is the standout for speed: several reviews describe collection in under 30 minutes, and one timed it at five minutes.
The online portal can be easy to use. One applicant uploaded a UAE licence, Emirates ID and passport photo, paid online and received a collection email within an hour. That same self-collection route may be worth choosing if you are travelling soon, since delivery reviews include permits delayed with the courier or left waiting for collection.
If your application is urgent or the portal does not confirm completion, going directly to the office has worked for reviewers in under 30 minutes. Allow extra time during busy periods. Some customers report waits of an hour or more, while others describe very smooth counter service.
Phone, email and WhatsApp responses are the weakest point, so an in-person visit is often more dependable. Carry cash unless you have confirmed card payment, and return Carnet documents before expiry to protect the deposit refund. Parking and wheelchair access have also been positively noted.