At a glance
- Network
- Tas'heel
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- City
- Dubai
- Area
- Al Qusais
- Service categories
- 5
- Fee items listed
- 12
- Working days
- 7 days/week
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
About this centre
The Al Qusais Tas'heel Centre operates under the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) authorised network and handles the full range of employer-side labour transactions for companies registered in Dubai. Staff at this branch type and submit new work-permit applications, process labour-card renewals, file cancellations, authenticate fixed-term and unlimited employment contracts, and lodge labour complaints on behalf of workers and PROs. The centre is one of the busiest in northern Dubai because of the dense concentration of trading, contracting, and logistics firms in Al Qusais Industrial Areas 1 through 5.
The branch sits inside Al Twar Centre on Damascus Street, a short drive from Al Qusais Metro Station on the Green Line and within walking distance of the Al Twar bus interchange. The area borders Muhaisnah, Al Nahda, and the Sharjah boundary at Al Ittihad Road, making it a practical choice for PROs servicing companies registered in DAFZA, Dubai Industrial Zone, and the older Al Qusais warehouses. Surface parking is available at Al Twar Centre, and several typing centres, photocopy shops, and photo studios sit in the same retail strip.
Typical visitors include public-relations officers submitting bulk work-permit applications, small business owners cancelling permits for departing staff, and individual employees requesting copies of authenticated contracts or attending Tawjeeh sessions. The centre also serves domestic-worker sponsors processing Tadbeer-related transactions that overlap with MOHRE record-keeping. Walk-in traffic is heaviest in the first ninety minutes after opening and again from 16:00 onward, so PROs handling more than three files at a time should plan an early-morning visit.
If you are attending only to complete a Tawjeeh awareness session, book the slot through the MOHRE smart application before arriving, because Al Qusais runs separate Tawjeeh rooms with capped seating. Bring the original Emirates ID for every transacting party, a photocopy of the company trade licence, and the establishment card. Card and cash payment are both accepted at the in-branch counter, and the standard typing commission is capped at AED 72 per file under MOHRE rules.
Peak windows are 09:00-12:30 and 16:30-19:00 across Saturday to Tuesday; Wednesday afternoons are noticeably lighter. Throughout Ramadan the branch compresses to roughly 09:00-15:00 and 21:00-23:30, with the evening shift accepting only pre-booked Tawjeeh and worker-side complaints. Counter staff rotate during Dhuhr and Asr prayer calls so service slows for roughly 15 minutes; tickets issued before the rotation are preserved and called in original order. On arrival pull a queue ticket from the kiosk (separate streams for PRO files, worker services, and Tawjeeh), present the Tawjeeh certificate or booking reference if the visit is permit-linked, and proceed to the counter row that matches the ticket prefix. Cashier desks close ten minutes before the building shuts.
When Al Qusais hits capacity, the nearest practical fall-back is the Abu Hail Tas'heel branch in Deira (twelve minutes south via Al Ittihad Road) for trading-licence files, or Al Karama Tas'heel for Bur Dubai licences. Cross-border PROs servicing Sharjah-side licences should use Al Khan Tas'heel instead, since the file follows the licence's home labour office and not the convenience of the PRO. Mussafah Tas'heel handles Abu Dhabi files only and is not a substitute. For Tawjeeh-only visits when Al Qusais is full, the Sharjah Industrial Area Tawjeeh Centre at Industrial Area 6 typically has same-week capacity in the major language streams.
Services offered
25 individual services across 5 categories.
Work Permits
- •New work-permit application
- •Work-permit renewal
- •Work-permit cancellation
- •Temporary work permit
- •Part-time work permit
- •Juvenile work permit
Contract Services
- •Labour-contract authentication
- •Contract modification
- •Job-title change
- •Salary update
- •Contract type conversion
- •Domestic-worker contract registration
Tawjeeh & Training
- •Tawjeeh worker awareness session
- •Employer awareness session
- •Domestic-worker orientation
- •Group Tawjeeh booking
Labour Affairs
- •Labour complaint registration
- •End-of-service settlement filing
- •Absconding report filing
- •Wage Protection System (WPS) queries
- •Worker dispute mediation referral
Establishment Services
- •Establishment card issuance and renewal
- •Company classification queries
- •Bank guarantee replacement with insurance
- •Quota and demand-letter checks
Fees
Government fees current to 2026-06-17. Payments at the centre go through the relevant ministry portal (SADAD, Sahel, Metrash, eKey, UAE PASS or ICP wallet depending on country).
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tas'heel typing commission | AED 72 | Capped commission per file across all MOHRE service centres. |
| Work permit (Category A company) | AED 250 | Federal MOHRE fee, excludes typing and insurance. |
| Work permit (Category B company) | AED 1,200 - 1,500 | Tier varies with skill level and Emiratisation score. |
| Work permit (Category C company) | AED 3,450 | Highest federal tier; verify on the MOHRE portal before payment. |
| Labour-contract modification | AED 50 | Federal modification fee per amendment. |
| Tawjeeh worker session | AED 130 - 160 | Includes Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog options. |
| Establishment card renewal | AED 300 | Annual; blocks all transactions if lapsed. |
| Work-permit cancellation | AED 100 | Federal fee; settlement calculation generated automatically. |
| Job-title change | AED 50 | Per change; requires worker e-signature. |
| Absconding report filing | AED 220 | Per worker; refundable if the worker returns within 60 days. |
| Worker insurance (in lieu of bank guarantee) | AED 60 - 120 | Annual per worker; replaces the AED 3,000 bank guarantee. |
| Labour complaint filing | Free | No charge to workers; employer liability assessed separately. |
Documents to bring
Bring originals AND coloured photocopies. Most files are rejected at counter for a missing single page.
- ✓Original Emirates ID of the employer signatory or PRO
- ✓Copy of valid company trade licence (within renewal period)
- ✓Active establishment card
- ✓Worker passport copy with at least six months' validity
- ✓Valid entry permit copy if the worker is on a new file
- ✓Recent passport-size photograph (white background, biometric quality)
- ✓MOFAIC-attested educational certificates for skilled categories
- ✓Existing labour card and prior contract for renewals or cancellations
- ✓Notarised power of attorney where the PRO is not the listed signatory
- ✓Latest WPS payroll evidence covering the previous two months for renewals
How to get there
Address
Al Twar Centre, Al Qusais 2, Damascus Street, Dubai
مركز الطوار، القصيص 2، شارع دمشق، دبي
Open in Google Maps →Nearby landmarks
Al Twar Centre · Al Qusais Metro Station (Green Line) · Dubai Grand Hotel · Al Twar Park · Madina Mall
Public transport
Al Qusais Metro Station is around 1.2 km away; RTA bus routes F10, F11, and 17 stop on Damascus Street.
Parking
Free surface parking at Al Twar Centre; paid RTA parking on Damascus Street.
Hours & best time to visit
Weekly schedule
| Saturday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Tips
- ⏱ Typical wait: 20-45 minutes for walk-ins; under 15 minutes for booked Tawjeeh sessions
- 📅 Ramadan and public holidays shorten hours.
- 🌅 Arrive within the first hour for shortest queues.
- 📞 Call ahead for service-specific availability.
Common mistakes to avoid
Wathim sees these failures repeatedly at Tas'heel centres. Catching them before you turn up saves a return trip.
- !Submitting a work permit under the wrong company category code, which triggers a fee recalculation and resubmission.
- !Arriving for Tawjeeh without a pre-booked slot, leading to same-day rejection.
- !Forgetting to bring the original Emirates ID of the signing PRO; copies are not accepted for biometric verification.
- !Missing attested educational certificates for skilled-category permits.
- !Letting the establishment card expire before submitting a new permit; the system blocks transactions until renewal.
- !Paying for a contract change online without raising the typing slip at the centre first, causing duplicate fees.
- !Booking Tawjeeh in the wrong language; the certificate cannot be linked if the worker fails the knowledge check.
- !Filing a Category A work permit fee for a Category B job title (driver, salesperson, technician), which forces a top-up to AED 1,200-1,500.
- !Paying the AED 72 typing fee before the MOHRE backend accepts the contract; if the contract is rejected, the typing fee is not refunded.
- !Bringing only one passport-size photograph for a two-person file (sponsor and worker), forcing a trip to the photo studio across the strip.
Frequently asked questions
Tas'heel handles MOHRE work, meaning work permits, labour contracts, Tawjeeh, and labour complaints. Amer handles GDRFA work, meaning residency visas, entry permits, family sponsorship, and Emirates ID file opening. Most expatriate hires require both: Tas'heel first for the work permit, then Amer for the residency visa stamping. The two networks share data but operate under separate ministries and run separate queues.
Most submissions are filed by the employer or a registered PRO using the company's MOHRE account. Employees can attend in person for Tawjeeh sessions, to register labour complaints, to collect authenticated contract copies, or to confirm end-of-service settlements. For complaints, the worker should bring the original Emirates ID, passport copy, and labour-card details. Walk-in workers are received without an appointment for these specific services.
Yes. Tawjeeh is a one-hour awareness session covering UAE labour law, worker rights, and workplace conduct, and is compulsory for most new private-sector hires before the residency visa is stamped. Sessions are delivered in Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Malayalam, and other languages. The fee is roughly AED 130-160 and the certificate is generated electronically and linked to the worker's MOHRE file within twenty-four hours.
Standard typing transactions accept walk-ins on a token-queue basis during all opening hours. Tawjeeh sessions require an advance booking through the MOHRE smart application or the tasheel.ae operator portal because seats are capped per session. Booking ahead is also sensible during peak hiring months from September to November and around the start of each quarter when permit renewals concentrate.
Yes. The MOHRE smart application and the employer self-service portal allow companies to file new work permits, renewals, cancellations, and contract amendments without visiting a centre. Online submissions skip the AED 72 typing commission, but Tawjeeh attendance and biometric steps still need a physical visit. Many PROs use a hybrid workflow: file online, then visit a Tas'heel branch only for Tawjeeh or document collection.
MOHRE classifies private-sector employers into three tiers based on Emiratisation score, skill mix, wage protection compliance, and cultural diversity. Category A companies pay the lowest federal fees, around AED 250 per permit. Category B sits in the middle, typically AED 1,200 to 1,500. Category C carries the highest fee, up to AED 3,450 per permit. Companies can move between tiers by improving Emiratisation ratios and on-time WPS payments.
Standard labour-contract authentication is processed during the same visit once both parties have signed and the typing slip is submitted. The system issues an electronic copy stamped by MOHRE within minutes. For modification of an existing contract, expect an additional AED 50 federal fee and a fresh signature from the worker. The worker must be present unless a power of attorney is on file.
Yes. End-of-service gratuity and final-settlement filings are accepted at Al Qusais Tas'heel. The employer initiates the cancellation, MOHRE generates the settlement calculation based on the labour contract, and the worker signs to confirm acceptance or files a labour complaint if there is a dispute. Bring the original Emirates ID, the labour card, and the last six payslips through WPS for any partial-month or commission entries. Limited contracts pay 21 days' basic salary per year for years one to five and 30 days per year thereafter, capped at two years' total wages.
Common rejection reasons include incorrect category fees, missing attested certificates for skilled categories, an expired establishment card, or duplicate active permits for the same worker. The Tas'heel counter prints a rejection note with the system reason code. Most issues are fixed and resubmitted the same day. For policy-level rejections, MOHRE's contact centre on 600 590000 escalates the file to the labour-office reviewer.
Yes. Al Qusais Tas'heel accepts debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and cash. Larger fee categories such as the AED 3,450 Category C permit are typically paid by card to avoid handling-fee disputes. The system issues a printed payment receipt and a digital copy is mirrored to the company's MOHRE wallet for accounting.
Open the MOHRE smart application or the tasheel.ae operator portal, log in with UAE Pass or the company MOHRE account, search Tas'heel Al Qusais (Al Twar Centre) under Tawjeeh, choose the language stream and a slot, pay AED 130 to AED 160 by card, and download the booking confirmation. Bring the original Emirates ID on the day; the certificate is auto-linked to the worker's MOHRE file within twenty-four hours of successful completion. Group bookings of ten or more workers are arranged through the employer account and sometimes attract marginal off-peak discounts. Cancellations more than twenty-four hours ahead are free; later changes attract a small handling fee.
Category A applies to companies meeting Emiratisation targets and operating in skilled-heavy sectors; the fee is AED 250 per permit and covers most skilled and managerial roles. Category B is the default for SMEs that have not exceeded Emiratisation deficits; the fee sits between AED 1,200 and AED 1,500 depending on skill mix. Category C captures companies with poor Emiratisation, WPS arrears, or no Emiratis on roll; the fee is AED 3,450 per permit. The category is set against the establishment file, not the worker, so the same job is cheaper at a Category A licensee than at a Category C licensee. Verify the live category on the MOHRE smart application before paying to avoid a top-up demand at the counter.
Yes for routine bilingual MOHRE contracts. Walk in with the typed contract, both originals signed in wet ink, the original Emirates ID of the signatory PRO, the worker's passport copy and entry permit, and the establishment card. Pull a contract-authentication ticket and present the file at counters dealing with contract services. Authentication is processed during the same visit and the e-stamped contract lands in the company MOHRE wallet within minutes. For amendments to an existing contract the worker must attend in person to add the fresh signature unless a notarised power of attorney is filed, and the AED 50 modification fee applies.
Al Twar hosts both networks within a short walk. Tas'heel handles MOHRE: work permit, labour contract, Tawjeeh, WPS, complaints, absconding reports, and end-of-service. Amer handles GDRFA Dubai: residency-visa stamping, entry permits, family sponsorship, visa cancellation, and Emirates ID file opening. The standard sequence for a new hire is Tas'heel work permit, Tawjeeh, medical fitness at a DHA centre, Emirates ID biometrics, then Amer residency-visa stamping. For exits the order reverses: Amer cancels the residency, then Tas'heel cancels the labour file. The two networks share back-end data but never share queues; each transaction needs a separate token.