Calm down chaps/chapesses
still the same for UK/Canadian license holders-in fact its even easier now
eye sight test-done in any opticians in 10 mins (25aed)(pic required)
form filled in
copies of driving license, and passport mugshot picture page
originals of above and 110AED
pop down to city center and down near the rubber stamp shop
by the taxi out rank the RTA has a little booth under the esculators
took 10 mins 2 days ago