Al Twar Centre is a government services building on Al Nahda Road in Al Qusais, Dubai, where residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Muhaisnah, Mirdif, Deira and nearby Sharjah complete official transactions. This guide covers what the center houses, how notarization works in Dubai, how to get there and which documents need translation or attestation before you go. Wordcraft's Dubai head office is next door in the Arzoo Building.
What Is Al Twar Centre?
Al Twar Centre is a multi-storey building that brings together counters of several government and semi-government service providers, alongside private businesses such as translation offices, service centers, banks and cafés. For many people in north-east Dubai it is the nearest place to hand in documents, sign papers or complete a transaction in person. Because it houses different providers, the services available (and their timings) are set by each department, not by the building. The practical rule is simple: before you go, check the official website or app of the department you need, to confirm that the service is offered at Al Twar Centre and at what times.
Government Services at Al Twar Centre
Visitors typically come to Al Twar Centre for these kinds of transactions:
- Notary and legal documents: powers of attorney, affidavits and declarations that need a notary.
- Residency and visa transactions: typed applications and follow-up for residence visas, entry permits and related services.
- Labour and company transactions: work permits, contracts and company files.
- Other government counters: which change over time as departments move services online or relocate them.
Many transactions can now be completed entirely online, so a visit is not always needed. What does not change is the paperwork: if a foreign document is involved, most departments need an Arabic legal translation and, for documents issued abroad, attestation.
Notary Public at Al Twar Centre: How It Works
In Dubai, documents are notarized by the Dubai Courts notary public (at its service centers and through its remote video service) or by licensed private notaries. If you plan to use a notary counter at Al Twar Centre, confirm on Dubai Courts' official channels that the service you need is offered there. Whatever the location, the notary checks three things: your identity (Dubai Courts requires a valid Emirates ID; without one, we arrange Ministry of Justice notarization with your passport; see our guide to notarization and the Emirates ID rules in Dubai), a document drafted in the correct form in Arabic or bilingual, and your understanding of what you sign. Most rejections happen because the draft is not in the right form or the supporting documents are not translated. Wordcraft is not a notary: we draft and translate the document and arrange the appointment, and the notary signs and seals it. See notary public Dubai.
Documents to Bring (and When They Need Translation or Attestation First)
- Always: your original passport and Emirates ID, and copies.
- Foreign certificates (birth, marriage, degree, police clearance): attested in the issuing country and by the UAE embassy, with the MOFA step now completed digitally, then translated into Arabic by an MOJ-certified legal translator if the department asks.
- Documents in English only: many departments accept English, but notary documents and court-related papers usually need Arabic. Ask for a legal translation before your visit, not after.
- Company documents: trade license, memorandum of association and board resolutions, attested and translated where they come from abroad.
- Power of attorney: a draft in the correct form, plus the ID copies of both parties.
Not sure whether your document needs a notary, attestation or both? Our explainer on the difference between notarization and attestation sets it out.
Getting There: Metro, Parking and Nearby Landmarks
- By car: head for Al Nahda Road in Al Qusais; Al Twar Centre is on the main road, with the Arzoo Building beside it.
- By Metro: the Green Line runs through Al Qusais; from the nearest station it is a short taxi ride or walk.
- Parking: the area is busy on weekday mornings, so allow extra time to find a space nearby.
- From Sharjah: Al Twar is close to the Dubai–Sharjah border, which makes it one of the quickest government hubs to reach from Al Nahda (Sharjah) and Al Taawun.
Our Office Next Door
Wordcraft's Dubai head office is in Office 307, Arzoo Building (Sharjah Islamic Bank Building), next to Al Twar Centre, Al Nahda Road, Al Qusais 2. We are open Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (closed Sunday); call or WhatsApp +971 56 681 3996. Customers often come to us first: we translate or draft their document, they check it, and then they walk next door with a complete file. You can also send documents on WhatsApp, receive a written quote in 10–30 minutes, pay by secure link and have the translation delivered online, with free collection and delivery of originals. Directions and our 4.9★ Google rating (567 reviews) are on the Dubai Al Twar office page.
For residence services in Dubai, check GDRFA Dubai; notary services are listed on the Dubai Courts website.
Last checked: 29 September 2026 by our Al Twar team next door.
Company Paperwork Near Al Twar Centre
Many visitors to Al Twar Centre are company owners with a license, visa or labor file. If that is you, our office next door handles business setup near Al Twar Centre and trade license renewal in Al Qusais, together with the Arabic translation and notary booking the file may need. Our PRO team can take the whole transaction off your hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Al Twar Centre's timings?
Each department in the building sets its own hours, which can change during Ramadan and public holidays. Check the official channel of the department you need before you go.
Is there a notary public at Al Twar Centre?
Notary services in Dubai are provided by the Dubai Courts notary public and licensed private notaries. Confirm on Dubai Courts' official channels which locations offer the service you need; we can also arrange a remote notarization.
Do I need an appointment?
It depends on the department. Many services now require or recommend a booking, and many can be completed online instead.
Can I get my document translated near Al Twar Centre?
Yes. Our head office is in the Arzoo Building next door, and our MOJ-certified legal translators can prepare your translation before your appointment.
Where is Al Twar Centre?
On Al Nahda Road in Al Qusais, Dubai, close to the border with Sharjah. The Arzoo Building, where our office is, is right beside it.
