Apply to become a licensed tour guide in Dubai
Apply to become a licensed tour guide in Dubai
Become a licensed tour guide in Dubai by completing the Dubai tour guide program. The programme is 100% online, allowing you to complete it at your convenient time and location. The programme is offered in English and Mandarin; completing the course in English will allow you to guide in any language you speak. To be eligible to join the programme; you must be 18+ years old and able to provide all the required documents upon registration. You will receive your tour guide license after completing all the programme requirements. To apply follow the steps below:
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Required Documents
No objection letter from a sponsor, a Police Clearance Certificate from Dubai Police, an attested Academic Certificate (minimum high school), an English Proficiency Certificate (level 5, upper intermediate, or above), a First Aid Certificate from a certified safety training centre in the UAE, an Emirates ID, and a passport-sized photo with a white background.
Price
English: AED 7,500
Mandarin: AED 9,810 (+ AED 10 knowledge fee + AED 10 innovation fee).
The course is offered free of charge for Emirati nationals. We are currently offering 30% off across all courses, exclusive of additional fees, until further notice.
Audience
Tour guides
Processing time
One business day
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Dubai College of Tourism
One Central, building 2, 4th floor PO Box 594 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Office hours:
Sunday - Thursday 08.00 - 17.00
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