I walked into the RTA Drivers Affairs section needing a simple license renewal. What I got was a masterclass in bureaucratic time dilation.

My “5-minute eye test” required a separate building, a printed receipt (email apparently doesn’t count), and a stamp. Yes, a physical stamp in 2024. Then back to the main counter, where the officer smiled and said, “Your file is in another emirate.” My file. Which is digital. In 2024.

If you enjoy Kafka remakes with air conditioning and Arabic coffee, this is for you. If you want to keep your sanity, use the RTA app and never, ever visit in person.

Bring a power bank. You’ll be there long enough to watch your phone die, then be reborn, then die again from boredom. Would you like a real (non-satirical) review or one focused on a specific RTA service (e.g., driving test, plate renewal, or fine payment)?

The building is shiny. Air conditioning works. The staff looks professional. Digital queuing system exists—on paper.

Here’s an interesting, slightly offbeat review related to (likely referring to the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, or a similar licensing body): ⭐⭐☆☆☆ “The Parallel Universe Where Time Moves Backward”