Clear Guidance
Staff are praised for explaining the licence process clearly and guiding learners through each step.
Galadari Motor Driving Centre, Al Barsha Mall
Al Barsha
Galadari Motor Driving Centre at Al Barsha Mall is a driving school for learners working through driving classes, assessments and the UAE licence process. Reviews particularly value its step-by-step guidance, class scheduling and help with test bookings.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
312 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Flexible Scheduling
Reviews mention convenient class timings and help finding trainers that suit the learner’s needs.
Responsive Support
Several learners report quick replies, timely follow-up and prompt help with questions and arrangements.
Patient Instructors
Some learners describe the instructors as patient and professional during the training process.
Test Assistance
The branch has helped customers arrange road tests and manage the booking stages of the licence journey.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Language. Ask which instructor languages are available before starting, as one reviewer said this was not offered unless requested.
Confirm Transport. Ask specifically about pickup or drop-off; a review says this is not offered unless you request it.
Confirm Delays. Ask how soon tests can be booked, since one review reported waiting 15 days after booking.
Get Confirmation. Keep written confirmation of class times because one customer reported cancellations one day before class.
Ask Retest Fees. Before paying, clarify the cost of extra classes and assessments if you fail an assessment or test.
Check Availability. Call or visit with time to spare and confirm the booking desk is staffed, as one review describes an empty stand.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall - 98 Al Barsha 2 Street
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
driving class & training process
Reviews refer to the branch’s driving class and training process as the main route through licence preparation.
initial driving assessment
The initial driving assessment is mentioned as an early assessment stage before later testing.
Common Concerns
Vehicle Condition
One detailed complaint described extremely old cars and an air-conditioning problem.
Language Mismatch
A reviewer said instructor language preferences were not discussed unless the learner complained.
Class Cancellations
One customer said paid classes were cancelled a day beforehand for three weeks, causing delays.
Booking Availability
Reviews report empty booking desks, unanswered calls and difficulty arranging appointments online.
Repeat Costs
A reviewer reported paying for extra classes and assessments after failing, with waits between bookings.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 220 AED
two-hour class
“You also pay around 220 AED for a two-hour class, and they don’t offer pickup or drop-off unless you specifically ask”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Galadari Motor Driving Centre at Al Barsha Mall is a driving school for learners working through classes, assessments and the UAE licence process. Reviews make the branch’s human guidance its clearest strength: customers describe staff explaining each step, arranging classes and helping with test bookings. Several say the process felt smooth, including one learner who received a licence within two months.
Scheduling support can be genuinely useful. Reviewers mention convenient class timings, help finding suitable trainers, quick responses and follow-up; instructors are also described as patient and professional. The practical path includes driving classes, an initial driving assessment and road-test booking, so it is worth getting the sequence and retest rules explained before paying.
The experience is not consistent. One detailed complaint describes extremely old cars, an air-conditioning failure and instructors who did not speak English; another says classes were cancelled a day before for three weeks. There are also reports of empty booking desks, unanswered calls, long waits between bookings and added class or assessment costs after failure.
Ask about instructor language, pickup or drop-off, current vehicle condition, test timing, file-renewal deadlines and repeat-training costs. This branch may suit learners who value hands-on administrative help, but it rewards careful confirmation of every booking and fee.