Flexible Support
Some customers received class bookings, updates and assistance through WhatsApp, saving trips to the branch.
Galadari Motor Driving Centre, Tecom
Barsha Heights
Galadari Motor Driving Centre is a driving school serving Barsha Heights, where learners can book theory, parking and road-test preparation. Reviews make the Tecom branch worth considering for helpful scheduling support and instructors who give detailed feedback, though branch availability and booking delays need checking.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
216 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Instructor Feedback
A learner said the instructor gave constructive feedback after each lesson, balancing corrections with recognition of progress.
Fast Completions
Reviewers reported completing their licence journeys in 28, 34 and 40 days, when scheduling worked smoothly.
Clear Parking
Parking classes were praised for patient explanations that made manoeuvres easier to understand and improved learner confidence.
Helpful Guidance
A reviewer specifically credited the Tecom representative with strong product knowledge and guidance on trainers and timings.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. Call or message before travelling to Tecom; customers found it closed at 9:06am and during stated opening hours.
Confirm Fees. Get the full fee and offer in writing before visiting, after one learner was asked for AED 1,500 more than the WhatsApp quote.
Plan Gaps. Ask how soon classes follow a failed test; one review reports over five days for a class and further waiting for the next test.
Check Payments. Verify that each payment is assigned to the correct test or service before leaving the counter.
Track Approval. If parking classes require approval, ask who owns the case and when it will be resolved so membership time is not lost.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Vista Tower - 9 Al Saef 2 Street
Al Thanyah First - Al Thanyah 1, 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
Golden Chance package
The Golden Chance package was mentioned by a learner who passed both theory and road exams on the first attempt.
theory test
The theory test is part of the licensing process and was specifically mentioned in a payment dispute.
final RTA test
The final RTA test can involve additional classes and another test fee after an unsuccessful attempt.
Common Concerns
Branch Availability
Several customers found the Tecom office closed during its listed hours, sometimes with an unexpected lunch-break notice.
Booking Delays
Learners reported waiting days for classes and weeks for final-test slots after a failure.
Poor Contact
The Tecom office phone was repeatedly described as unanswered, making it difficult to resolve booking questions remotely.
Payment Errors
One customer said a theory-test payment was booked against the wrong item and required correction through the main office.
Extra Costs
A reviewer reported paying about AED 240 for two extra classes and about AED 300 for a final test after failing.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3500 AED
license
“I chose galadari because it was closest to my home, and at the counter in TECOM they told me that if you have prior driving experience, it will be easy, and for 3500 AED in 2-3 months you will have your license”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Galadari Motor Driving Centre in Barsha Heights is a driving school where you can book theory preparation, parking classes, road classes and RTA tests. The strongest reviews describe a well-supported journey: learners mention clear instructor feedback, patient parking explanations and help arranging suitable class slots. Some customers completed their licences in 28, 34 or 40 days, although those timelines are not consistent across the reviews.
The Tecom branch’s customer service can be excellent when the right representative is available. Reviews mention WhatsApp assistance, early class slots and useful guidance on trainers and timings. That is balanced by repeated complaints about the office being unattended or closed during listed hours, including one visit at 9:06am and another at 10:18am.
Phone calls were also often unanswered. Scheduling is the main risk. One learner waited a week for extra classes and two to three weeks for a final-test slot, while another faced repeated approval delays for parking classes.
Payments and pricing deserve attention too: a theory-test payment was reportedly assigned incorrectly, and another customer said the quoted price later increased by AED 1,500. Confirm hours, fees, payment allocation and likely test-to-class waiting times before committing.