Driving Dubai car in Saudi

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Member since 21 March 2013

aavikollaMember21 March 2013 16:13:32

hi all,

newbie in Riyadh here. Arrived in the beginning of the February and getting acclimatised to living in Riyadh.

I've been thinking about bringing car over from Dubai instead buying one from here, does anyone have experience on this?

My iqama is still in process, I assume that as long as I'm on business visa here I would be able to drive UAE car in Saudi (have Dubai driving license & residence) but will I be able to continue using UAE car here once I get the Iqama and Saudi licence?

Also, I assume I'd have to get extra insurance for Saudi, any idea how much this will cost and for how long coverage can I get.

Lot's of assumptions above, would appreciate any first hand knowledge.

AISHATOPE12 Active member

Member since 26 February 2013

AISHATOPE12Active member21 March 2013 17:33:41

You can drive it here, if you have the GCC driving licence, so you can drive in any gcc country, but for renewal you have to go to dubai for vehicle licence renewal, whenever it expires

aavikolla Member

Member since 21 March 2013

aavikollaMember22 March 2013 17:40:31

Thanks Aisha,

How about the insurance? I understood that you can buy KSA insurance form the border, but for how long will the insurance be valid and how much does it cost?

AISHATOPE12 Active member

Member since 26 February 2013

AISHATOPE12Active member22 March 2013 17:47:26

Insurance is valid for one year and it cost around SR800+

prem sutesh Member

Member since 31 July 2013

prem suteshMember31 July 2013 19:26:56

I am an indian, but holding dubai driving license, now i am in riyadh. I want to drive a car over here, can use the same driving license, my visa status in KSA is employment visa

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