Amer 24 Hours in Dubai (2026): Is Any Amer Centre Open 24/7? Amer247 in Al Khabaisi, the 24-Hour GDRFA Counter at DXB Terminal 3, Al Awir Hours, Friday, Sunday and Ramadan Timings — and How to Apply Online at Night

Amer 24 hours in Dubai is a question with a short answer: GDRFA does not list any Amer centre as open around the clock, but you still have real 24/7 options. One Amer centre — 24 Seven Government Transaction Center (Amer247) in Al Khabaisi, Deira — advertises 24/7 service itself; GDRFA's own Customer Happiness Centre at DXB Terminal 3 is officially open 24/7; the Amer call centre 800 5111 answers day and night; and the GDRFA website, the GDRFA DXB app and Dubai Now take applications at any hour. Whether you searched for "Amer center 24 7", "24 hour Amer center" or "Amer 24 7 Dubai", this guide explains each option, the usual Amer center timings, Friday, Sunday, holiday and Ramadan hours, what cannot be done at night, and how to get an eligible visa application submitted online tonight without visiting any centre.

🕛 Is there an Amer centre open 24 hours in Dubai?

Not officially. Amer centres are private companies listed and licensed by GDRFA Dubai (the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs). GDRFA publishes each centre's location, phone and map pin, but not its working hours. So no Amer centre carries an official "24 hours" label. What exists is a mix of one Amer centre that advertises 24/7, one GDRFA counter that really is 24/7, one GDRFA centre with long daily hours and channels that never close:

For a deeper look at what any Amer centre does, see our Amer centre guide: services, fees and documents. In Arabic, people search for this as مركز امر ٢٤ ساعة.

🏢 What is Amer247 and where is it?

Amer247 — searched as "Amer 247" or "Amer 247 Dubai" — is the popular name of 24 Seven Government Transaction Center LLC, an Amer centre on GDRFA's official list. GDRFA gives its location as Deira – Al Khabaisi (الخبيصي) and its phone as 04 230 0500 (GDRFA listing). Like every Amer centre, it types and submits GDRFA applications: entry permits, residence visa issue, renewal and cancellation, change of status, family sponsorship, fines and Emirates ID typing.

Is Amer247 really open 24/7?

It advertises 24/7; GDRFA does not list hours. The centre's own listings say it works 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Fridays and public holidays. Some listings also mention a short pause for Friday prayers. GDRFA neither confirms nor denies this, and hours can change in Ramadan or on Eid. Treat "24/7" as the centre's promise, not a government guarantee.

How do I get to Amer247 at night?

Al Khabaisi sits between Port Saeed, Al Muraqqabat and Al Twar, close to Deira City Centre. By metro, the nearest station is about Abu Baker Al Siddique on the Green Line (approx.); after the metro closes, a taxi from Bur Dubai or Karama usually takes 10–20 minutes outside rush hour. Street parking in Al Khabaisi is usually easier late in the evening than in office hours.

✈️ Is the GDRFA counter at DXB Terminal 3 open 24/7?

Yes — this is the only official 24/7 counter. GDRFA lists its Airport Services Customer Happiness Centre in the Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall as open 24/7 (GDRFA listing), and GDRFA's Ramadan, Eid and holiday announcements in 2026 kept it open around the clock. It is a GDRFA centre, not an Amer centre.

What can the Terminal 3 counter help with?

It mainly handles airport and arrival-related cases — for example a passenger's entry permit or visa problem on arrival, or an urgent immigration question at the airport. For routine work such as a family visa renewal or a dependent cancellation, expect to be sent to the online channels, an Amer centre or a GDRFA centre. If your case is urgent, call 800 5111 first and ask whether the airport counter can deal with it.

🌅 What are the GDRFA Al Awir centre's hours?

GDRFA's Public Services Section in Al Awir is the GDRFA centre with the longest regular hours: every day from 6 am to 10 pm, and 7 am to 5 pm in Ramadan (GDRFA listing). On some public holidays GDRFA announces shorter hours — for the Prophet's Birthday holiday in August 2026 it opened 6 am to 8 pm. Al Awir handles many residency cases, including fines and status regularisation, and was the main amnesty centre in 2024.

When is GDRFA head office in Al Jafiliya open?

Normal hours as listed on GDRFA's centre pages, seen on 15 October 2026. Ramadan and holiday hours differ.

⏰ What are normal Amer center timings in Dubai?

There is no official timetable. Amer centres usually open about 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday; some open on Sunday or close for Friday prayers — call the centre on its GDRFA-listed number before you go. Each centre sets its own Amer working hours, and they can change by season. GDRFA's centre list gives you the number to call; our find the nearest Amer centre page helps you choose one close to you.

Are Amer centres open on Friday?

Many are, but often with a break for Friday prayers around midday and shorter hours in the afternoon. Amer247 advertises service on Fridays. GDRFA head office works Friday 7:30 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 6 pm, and Al Awir opens on Friday as usual.

Are Amer centres open on Sunday?

Since 2022 the UAE weekend is Saturday and Sunday. Many Amer centres open on Saturday; on Sunday most close or open shorter hours, while some stay open — call first. Older blogs that say "Sunday to Thursday" were written for the old weekend. On Sunday, GDRFA Al Awir, the Terminal 3 counter and every online channel still work.

Are Amer centres open on public holidays?

Most close or shorten hours on Eid and national holidays. GDRFA announces holiday hours for its own centres each time — usually Al Awir with limited hours, Terminal 3 open 24/7, and the online channels and 800 5111 working as normal. Amer247 advertises holiday service, which makes it the usual choice when other centres are shut.

🌙 What are Amer and GDRFA timings in Ramadan?

Hours shrink in Ramadan, and GDRFA announces them every year. For Ramadan 2026 GDRFA published these hours for its own centres; Amer centres set their own Ramadan timings, usually shorter than normal:

💻 Which visa services work online 24/7?

Most GDRFA residency services do not need a visit at all. GDRFA's own pages list the website and apps as an equal channel to Amer for renewals and cancellations. These channels never close:

Is Amer open now? How do I check?

Call the centre's GDRFA-listed number — that is the only reliable way, because opening hours are not published. If nobody answers, assume it is closed and use the online channels, or call 800 5111 to ask which GDRFA centre is open at that moment.

⚖️ Amer centre vs GDRFA online vs FamilyVisa.ae: which is best at night?

🚶 What can't be done at night or online?

Amer centres type and submit applications — they do not do medical tests or fingerprints. These steps still need you in person, during the working hours of the centre concerned:

Find a medical and Emirates ID location on our visa medical and Emirates ID locator, and see Emirates ID typing for the application itself.

🌃 How do I get my visa application done tonight without visiting Amer?

🧭 Which 24-hour option should I choose?

For daytime visits, nearby guides cover the centres in Amer Karama, Bur Dubai, Al Qusais and Al Barsha.

🎒 What should I bring to an Amer centre at night?

💡 Why go to Amer when Amer comes to you?

FamilyVisa.ae is a private, DET-licensed company — not an Amer centre or a government office. We prepare and submit eligible GDRFA applications online for you. Documents come in by WhatsApp at any hour; for eligible cases nothing needs an Amer visit:

📝 Quick recap

• GDRFA lists no Amer centre as 24/7; Amer247 (24 Seven Government Transaction Center, Al Khabaisi, 04 230 0500) advertises 24/7 itself.
• The only official 24/7 counter is GDRFA's Customer Happiness Centre at DXB Terminal 3 Arrivals — mainly airport cases.
• GDRFA Al Awir opens every day 6 am to 10 pm (Ramadan 7 am to 5 pm).
• Amer centres usually open about 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday — always call first.
• 800 5111, the GDRFA website, the GDRFA DXB app and Dubai Now work 24/7; the medical test and biometrics still need a daytime visit.

🔗 Related guides

• Amer centre guide: services, fees and documents
• Find the nearest Amer centre
• Amer Karama, Dubai
• Amer centres in Bur Dubai
• How to apply for a UAE family visa
• Family visa renewal cost
• Visa cancellation in the UAE
• Visa fine check

❓ Frequently asked questions

1. Is there an Amer centre open 24 hours in Dubai?

GDRFA does not list any Amer centre as open 24 hours. One centre, 24 Seven Government Transaction Center (known as Amer247) in Al Khabaisi, Deira, advertises 24/7 service itself; call 04 230 0500 to confirm before you go. The only official 24/7 GDRFA counter is the Customer Happiness Centre at DXB Terminal 3 Arrivals, which is a GDRFA centre, not an Amer centre.

2. Where is Amer247 in Dubai?

GDRFA lists 24 Seven Government Transaction Center LLC in Deira, Al Khabaisi, phone 04 230 0500. Directory listings place it on 17A Street in Al Khabaisi, behind Abu Baker Al Siddique metro station. Check the GDRFA listing and call before you travel at night.

3. Is Amer247 really open 24/7, including Fridays and public holidays?

Amer247 advertises 24/7 service, including Fridays and holidays, but GDRFA does not publish its hours. Hours can change during Ramadan, Eid or prayer times, so call 04 230 0500 before you go.

4. What are normal Amer centre timings in Dubai?

GDRFA does not publish hours for each Amer centre. Amer centres usually open about 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday; some open on Sunday or close for Friday prayers. Call the centre on its GDRFA-listed number before you go.

5. Is the GDRFA counter at Dubai Airport Terminal 3 open 24 hours?

Yes. GDRFA lists its Airport Services Customer Happiness Centre in the Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall as open 24/7, including weekends, Ramadan and Eid. It is a GDRFA centre, not an Amer centre, and it mainly helps with airport and arrival-related cases.

6. Can I renew my family visa at the Terminal 3 counter at night?

Do not count on it. The Terminal 3 counter is mainly for airport and arrival-related cases. A normal family visa renewal is done online through the GDRFA website, the GDRFA DXB app or Dubai Now, at an Amer centre, or by a company such as FamilyVisa.ae, and the online channels work 24/7.

7. What are the GDRFA Al Awir centre's hours?

GDRFA lists the Al Awir Public Services Section as open every day from 6 am to 10 pm, and 7 am to 5 pm in Ramadan. On some public holidays GDRFA announces shorter hours, for example 6 am to 8 pm on the Prophet's Birthday holiday in August 2026.

8. Is the Amer call centre 800 5111 open 24 hours?

Yes. The Amer call centre on 800 5111 answers 24/7, and from outside the UAE you can call +971 4 313 9999. It can answer questions and follow up on applications, but it does not type or submit new applications for you.

9. Are Amer centres open on Friday?

Many Amer centres open on Friday, but some close for Friday prayers around midday and reopen in the afternoon. Hours differ by centre and GDRFA does not publish them, so call the centre first.

10. Are Amer centres open on Sunday?

Most Amer centres are closed or work shorter hours on Sunday, since the UAE weekend is Saturday and Sunday, but some open. Amer247 advertises 24/7, GDRFA Al Awir opens every day, and the online channels work on Sunday too.

11. Are Amer centres open during Eid and public holidays?

Most Amer centres close or shorten hours during Eid and other public holidays. GDRFA announces holiday hours for its own centres each time; the Terminal 3 counter stays open 24/7, Al Awir usually opens with shorter hours, and the online channels and 800 5111 keep working.

12. What are Amer and GDRFA timings in Ramadan?

In Ramadan 2026 GDRFA's main centres worked 8 am to 5 pm (Friday 8 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm), Al Awir 7 am to 5 pm, and Terminal 3 and 800 5111 stayed 24/7. Amer centres set their own Ramadan hours, which are usually shorter, so call before you go.

13. Can I apply for a visa online at night without going to Amer?

Yes. The GDRFA website (smart.gdrfad.gov.ae), the GDRFA DXB app and Dubai Now accept applications 24/7 with UAE Pass. FamilyVisa.ae also accepts documents by WhatsApp at any time and submits eligible applications online for you.

14. Which visa services can FamilyVisa.ae do online instead of an Amer centre?

For eligible cases: family visas for a spouse, children or parents (new and renewal), dependent visa cancellation, entry permits, change of status, newborn visas, maid visas, Golden Visa applications, Emirates ID application typing and renewal, visa status and fine checks, and attestation through partners.

15. What can't be done at night or online?

The medical fitness test for residence (for people 18 and over) is done in person at a DHA-approved centre, and Emirates ID biometrics are done at an ICP centre when the system asks. Amer centres do neither; they only type and submit applications.

16. Do children need to give Emirates ID fingerprints?

Children under 15 are often exempt from Emirates ID biometrics, but ICP decides each case. If the system asks for biometrics, the child must visit an ICP centre during its working hours.

17. My visa expires tonight. What should I do?

Submit the renewal or change of status online straight away through the GDRFA channels, or send your documents to FamilyVisa.ae by WhatsApp. Family members have a 59-day grace period after a visa is cancelled; after the grace period or for a visit visa, the overstay fine is AED 50 a day.

18. Can I pay a visa fine at night?

Yes. Overstay fines can be checked and paid online on the GDRFA website or app at any time, or through an Amer centre that is open. If you are leaving the UAE with a fine, the fine and an exit pass of about AED 450 are paid at the airport.

19. Is FamilyVisa.ae an Amer centre?

No. FamilyVisa.ae is a private, DET-licensed company, not an Amer centre or a government office, and not affiliated with GDRFA. We prepare and submit eligible GDRFA applications online for you.

20. How do I find an Amer centre that is open now?

Check GDRFA's list of Amer centres, then call the centre on its GDRFA-listed number to confirm that it is open. Use our Amer centre locator to find the nearest one, or skip the visit and apply online.

21. Can Amer247 do medical tests or Emirates ID fingerprints?

No. Like every Amer centre, Amer247 types and submits GDRFA applications. Medical tests are done at DHA-approved medical fitness centres and Emirates ID biometrics at ICP centres, both in their own working hours.

22. What should I bring to an Amer centre at night?

Bring the original passport and a copy, the current visa or entry permit, the Emirates ID, a recent passport photo and the documents for your service (for a family visa, for example, the attested marriage or birth certificate and the salary certificate). Check the list by phone first.

Last reviewed 15 October 2026. Rules and fees are set by GDRFA Dubai and ICP and can change; centre hours other than GDRFA's own are not published by GDRFA and must be confirmed with each centre, and the amount shown in the GDRFA system when you apply is the final fee. Every application is decided by the immigration authorities. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Main official sources: GDRFA Dubai — customer happiness centres, GDRFA — Airport Services Center, Terminal 3, GDRFA — 24 Seven Government Transaction Center. FamilyVisa.ae is operated by 800 DOCS LLC SOC, a DET-licensed private visa services company in Dubai — not a government office.