International Driving permits (licences) in Dubai

The correct term is International Driving Permit (IDP) rather than International Driving License. It is not really a driving licence in its own right, but a document that confirms you have been issued a driving licence in the country which also issued the IDP. If you have one and want to drive in Dubai, then you can but you'll need
 to rent a car, or if you want to drive a private car then go to a police station and/or the Dubai RTA to get a temporary driving licence for Dubai. This might not be necessary for visitors with licences from the free licence exchange countries if they are first degree relatives of Dubai car owners - see section below about temporary driving licences. If you have a UAE residence visa then you cannot use an international driving license. You have to get a UAE driving licence.
If you are in Dubai and want to get an International Driving Licence for use overseas, then you'll need your Dubai driving licence, a copy, a couple of passport photos, 150 dhs (but bring an extra hundred just in case), and your passport with copies of information page and residence visa page.
You can get one from several locations:

• Emirates Post (tel 600599999, www.emiratespost.co.ae) for 140 dhs, bring application form, 2 passport photos, UAE driving licence and copy, passport with residence visa and copy.
• ATC UAE (Automobile & Touring Club for UAE) in Deira, tel +971-4-2284019
• Dubai Police Traffic Department on Sheikh Zayed road near Mall of the Emirates.
• Dubai Police Traffic Department on Dubai-Sharjah road near Al Mulla Plaza (possibly).