Tabuk is Saudi Arabia's northwest gateway city, close to Jordan and the Red Sea coast at the Gulf of Aqaba. The region is undergoing massive development as home to the NEOM mega-project. Tabuk's roads span desert highways, coastal routes, and increasingly modern urban roads as the city grows.
The Driving Licence Process in Tabuk
- 1.Enrol at a licensed driving school — Dallah is the most widely available
- 2.Complete the required theory classes based on the official Moroor handbook
- 3.Pass the computer theory test — 30 questions, 70% pass mark (21/30)
- 4.Complete the required practical driving lessons
- 5.Pass the practical driving test in the school compound and on public roads
- 6.Pay the licence issuance fee and collect your Saudi driving licence
Required Documents
- •Valid Iqama (residency permit) or National ID
- •Valid passport with current visa (expats)
- •Medical fitness certificate from an Efada-approved centre (~SR 150)
- •Passport-sized photographs with white background
- •Booking confirmation from Absher
- •Licence issuance fee payment via Sadad (~SR 500)
Practice the Saudi theory test before your Tabuk driving exam
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- •Dallah Driving School — present in Tabuk
- •Local approved schools — check Absher for current options
Local Driving Tips for Tabuk
- •Tabuk to NEOM road construction is ongoing — expect diversions and temporary road closures
- •Desert highways near Tabuk have very long straight stretches — driver fatigue is a real risk, take regular breaks
- •The Red Sea coast roads offer spectacular views but high crosswinds — maintain safe following distance
- •Tabuk experiences occasional flash floods in winter — avoid wadis (dry riverbeds) during heavy rain
- •Camels and livestock may be on desert roads at night — reduce speed after dark on desert routes
- •Aqaba Gulf coast roads are increasingly popular for tourism — expect more traffic as NEOM develops
Know your desert road warning signs — practice traffic signs
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