Ejari Typing Centres in Dubai: Locations, Hours, and What They Really Charge
The Dubai typing centres that handle Ejari, mapped by area, with realistic wait times, opening hours, and how much they charge above the government fee.
You can register or renew an Ejari online in about 12 minutes on the Dubai REST app — but most Dubai tenants still walk into a typing centre because they need help with a passport photocopy, a hand-written landlord addendum, or a document in Arabic. This guide maps the typing centres that actually handle Ejari across Dubai, tells you what each area charges, and flags the two most common upsells to decline at the counter.
- Typing-centre service fee ranges from AED 100 (Bur Dubai) to AED 200 (Downtown / DIFC).
- Only RERA-approved centres can issue Ejari — call ahead in less-dense areas.
- Bring passport + Emirates ID + tenancy contract + title deed + DEWA bill + AED 400 cash.
- Decline the 'express' and 'municipality attestation' upsells on a residential Ejari.
- Dubai REST app is faster and cheaper if all your documents are digital.
1. What a 'typing centre' actually does for Ejari
A typing centre in Dubai is a licensed one-stop shop that types up your paperwork, submits it to the government, and hands you the printed certificate. For Ejari specifically, the centre logs into the RERA-approved system on your behalf, uploads your documents, pays the government fee from your cash, and prints the certificate — usually in one visit.
2. Documents to bring — the exact list
- Original signed tenancy contract (two copies).
- Passport copy of the tenant (photo page + visa page).
- Emirates ID copy of the tenant (front + back).
- Passport copy of the landlord (or company trade licence if landlord is a company).
- Title deed copy of the property.
- Last DEWA bill of the unit (any recent bill in the landlord's name is fine).
- 9 x AED 50 or 5 x AED 100 in cash (many centres do not accept card for the government fee).
3. Ejari-approved typing centres, by area
Not every typing centre in Dubai is RERA-approved for Ejari. Here are the reliable areas and the typical service fee on top of the AED 240 government fees.
- Bur Dubai / Karama — AED 100–130 service fee. 20+ centres; walk-in works most days.
- Deira / Al Rigga — AED 100–130 service fee. Densely populated with typing centres.
- Business Bay — AED 130–160 service fee. Corporate feel; card payment accepted at most centres.
- Marina / JLT — AED 140–170 service fee. Fewer centres; expect to book ahead on Saturdays.
- Downtown / DIFC — AED 150–200 service fee. Concierge-style; slowest for walk-ins.
- Al Barsha / Tecom — AED 120–150 service fee. Reliable, mid-range.
- Jumeirah / Umm Suqeim — AED 130–160 service fee. Fewer centres; call ahead.
4. Opening hours in 2026
Most Dubai typing centres are open Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 8pm, and Friday 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm (closed during Friday prayer). During Ramadan, hours are 9am to 3pm and 8pm to midnight. Ejari itself is processed 24/7 by the RERA system — the constraint is always the centre's counter, not the government.
5. Two upsells to decline at the counter
- 'Express same-day' fee (AED 50–100) — standard Ejari is issued in 24 hours anyway.
- 'Municipality attestation' fee (AED 100+) — only applies to commercial or warehouse tenancies. For a residential apartment, decline it.
6. When to skip the typing centre entirely
If all your documents are digital and in English, skip the centre — the Dubai REST app renews Ejari for the AED 240 government fee only, in about 12 minutes, and delivers the certificate to your email. Typing centres earn their fee when you have paper documents, an Arabic contract, or a landlord who does not respond to app requests.
7. How TowerDesk residents skip typing centres altogether
In a TowerDesk building, the landlord uploads the tenancy contract, DEWA bill, and title deed once — every subsequent renewal is a one-tap flow inside the tenant app. No typing centre, no queue, no cash. The signed Ejari certificate arrives in the app in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the cheapest area for Ejari typing centres in Dubai?
Bur Dubai / Karama and Deira / Al Rigga at AED 100–130 service fee on top of the AED 240 government fee.
Do typing centres accept credit card?
Business Bay, Downtown, and Marina centres usually do. Bur Dubai and Deira centres are still mostly cash for the government fee. Always bring cash as a fallback.
How long does Ejari take at a typing centre?
Counter service is 15–30 minutes if the queue is short. The Ejari certificate itself is issued by RERA within 24 hours, sometimes same-day.
Do I need to be there in person?
Not always — most centres accept a signed Power of Attorney or a copy of your signed contract if the landlord walks in on your behalf.
Is the typing centre open on Fridays?
Yes — most are open 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm on Fridays, closed during prayer. During Ramadan, hours shift to 9am–3pm and 8pm–midnight.
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