Amer Center Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Al Twar (2026): Every GDRFA-Listed Branch, Phone Numbers, Map Pins, Madina Mall, What to Bring — and How to Skip the Visit

The Amer center Al Qusais residents use is one of nine GDRFA-listed Amer centres in the Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar and Madina Mall (Muhaisnah 4) area of north-east Dubai — القصيص in Arabic. This guide lists each centre with the name, location text, phone number and map pin that GDRFA publishes, explains which one suits which neighbourhood, how GDRFA's own Al Twar centre differs from an Amer centre, why Sharjah visas cannot be done here, and which steps you can finish online without visiting at all.

Whether you search for Amer center Qusais, Amer Qusais or Amer centre Qusais, the centres below are the ones GDRFA itself lists for this area. Popular names on maps and social media vary; the official trade name is what you will see on the receipt. For the whole city, see our Amer centre guide: services, fees and documents.

📍 Where are the Amer centres in Al Qusais?

GDRFA lists five Amer centres with an Al Qusais address. Note that GDRFA writes "Deira –" before every district on this side of the Creek; it means the Deira side of Dubai, not Deira itself.

Where is Amer Quick Plus?

The Amer Quick Plus branch people search for is Quick Plus Government Transactions LLC. Its GDRFA map pin sits in the north-east corner of Al Qusais, a short drive from the Sharjah border, so it is handy for residents of Al Qusais 3 and for commuters who come in from Al Nahda (Sharjah) or Muweilah. There is no metro station within walking distance of the pin (approx.), so plan on a car or taxi.

Which Al Qusais centre is closest to the metro?

By the GDRFA pins, Gulf Vision is about 1 km north of Al Nahda metro station (Green Line, on Al Nahda Street in Al Qusais 1 — confusingly, the station is named after the street, not the district). The Bin Shabib Mall and Al Taamul Al Thaki pins are 1–2 km further east, usually a short taxi ride. All distances here are approximate.

🏙️ Is there an Amer centre in Al Nahda?

Yes. Altasamuh Government Transaction Center LLC is GDRFA's listed Amer centre for Al Nahda 1 (Amer center Al Nahda 1), phone 04 259 9990. Its pin sits in the residential towers between Al Nahda Park and Al Qusais, so it suits families in Al Nahda 1 and 2 who would rather not cross Damascus Street. If it is busy, the Amer al Nahda alternative is the Bin Shabib Mall centre about 700 m away by the pins (approx.).

Is Al Nahda Dubai the same as Al Nahda Sharjah?

No — and this matters for visas. Al Nahda 1 and 2 are in Dubai; the towers across the border are Al Nahda, Sharjah. Where you live does not decide where your visa goes: the emirate that issued the visa does. A Sharjah resident with a Dubai visa can use any Amer centre in Al Nahda; a Dubai resident with a Sharjah visa cannot (see below).

🛍️ Is there an Amer centre in Madina Mall?

Yes. The Amer center Madina Mall shoppers find is One Click (ICL) Government Transactions Center, listed by GDRFA under Muhaisnah 4, phone 050 255 5997. GDRFA's search title calls it "One Click" while the page itself says "ICL" — same listing. Madina Mall is the main landmark for Muhaisnah 4 and its labour-accommodation and villa blocks, and the mall car park makes Amer Madina Mall one of the easier visits in the area. Gulf News has reported that Dubai's first Amer centre opened in Muhaisnah 4 in 2017.

🏛️ Where is the Amer centre in Al Twar — and how is it different from GDRFA Al Twar?

Searches for Amer center Al Twar or Amer Al Twar can lead to three different offices. Two are private Amer centres; the third is GDRFA's own government centre.

What does GDRFA Al Twar do that an Amer centre does not?

Amer centres type and submit standard applications. GDRFA's own customer happiness centres handle cases that need an officer: complaints, returned or rejected applications, special or humanitarian cases and some file corrections. GDRFA lists the Al Twar Center Section as open Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 7 pm, and Friday 7:30 am to 12 noon and 2:30 pm to 7 pm. Start with an Amer centre or online; go to GDRFA Al Twar when you are told to, or call 800 5111 first.

Al Twar Centre — the older mall on Al Nahda Road next to Al Qusais metro station — is listed by Bayut as hosting several government counters, and a business directory places Altwar Government Service Center on the ground floor of a Dubai Economy building on 16 Street, Al Qusais 2. These details are from the listings, not from GDRFA; follow the GDRFA map pin.

🕗 What are the opening hours of Amer centres in Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Al Twar?

GDRFA does not publish hours for individual Amer centres. 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.

Is there a 24-hour Amer centre near Al Qusais?

None of the nine centres in this area is listed as 24 hours. The options that are open around the clock:

More on late-night options in our guide to 24-hour Amer services in Dubai.

When is it usually quieter?

There is no official queue data. Centres are usually quieter early in the morning and mid-week, and busier at the start and end of the month, on Saturdays and the day before a public holiday. Mall-based centres (Madina Mall, Bin Shabib Mall) get busier in the evening.

🧭 Which Amer centre in Al Qusais, Al Nahda or Al Twar should I choose?

Every Amer centre works on the same GDRFA system, applies the same government rules and can handle the same standard services. Choose by distance, parking and the queue:

Nearby areas have their own guides: Amer centres in Karama and Amer centres in Ras Al Khor. To compare all branches city-wide, find the nearest Amer centre.

🛣️ I live near the Sharjah border — can I use Amer in Al Qusais?

Thousands of people in Al Qusais and Al Nahda cross the Sharjah border every day, so this question comes up a lot. The rule is simple: Amer centres handle Dubai visas only.

🧾 What can I do at an Amer centre in Al Qusais?

Amer centres type and submit GDRFA applications. GDRFA's service pages list, among others:

What documents should I bring to Amer in Al Qusais?

Usually: the passport and visa page of the person applying, the sponsor's passport and Emirates ID, a recent photo, and the documents for the service — salary certificate, tenancy contract (not needed for a wife and children in Dubai), attested marriage or birth certificates. Our family visa documents checklist has the full list.

How much does Amer charge?

You pay the government fee shown in the GDRFA system plus the Amer centre's own service fee, printed on the receipt. GDRFA's FAQ confirms that Amer fees come on top of the government fee. The system amount at submission is the final reference.

🚶 What still needs me in person — even with an Amer centre?

Amer itself does neither the medical test nor the biometrics. Amer only types and submits. Whichever channel you use, these steps stay in person:

Find medical and biometrics centres near Al Qusais in our medical and Emirates ID locations guide. There is no general amnesty now; if your case involves a long overstay, read our UAE visa amnesty guide — the overstay fine is AED 50 a day.

💻 Can I do it online instead of visiting Amer in Al Qusais?

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.

GDRFA treats its website, the GDRFA DXB app and Dubai Now as equal channels to an Amer centre for renewals, new visas and cancellations. You can apply yourself with UAE Pass, or let FamilyVisa.ae do it. Eligible services we handle 100% online, with documents sent by WhatsApp:

⚖️ Amer centre vs GDRFA online vs FamilyVisa.ae: which is better?

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📝 Quick recap

• Nine GDRFA-listed Amer centres serve Al Qusais (5), Al Nahda 1 (1), Madina Mall / Muhaisnah 4 (1) and Al Twar (2).
• GDRFA Al Twar Center Section is the government's own centre — not an Amer centre.
• GDRFA does not publish Amer hours: usually about 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday — call first.
• Amer handles Dubai visas only; Sharjah-issued visas go to ICP.
• Medical (18 and over) and biometrics (when asked) are always in person; almost everything else can be done online.

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.

🔗 Related guides

• Amer centre guide: services, fees and documents
• Find the nearest Amer centre
• 24-hour Amer options in Dubai
• Amer centres in Karama
• How to apply for a UAE family visa
• Visa cancellation in the UAE
• Visa fine check

❓ Frequently asked questions

1. Where is the Amer center in Al Qusais?

GDRFA lists several Amer centres in Al Qusais: Gulf Vision Government Transactions in Al Qusais (map pin about 1 km north of Al Nahda metro), Quick Plus Government Transactions near the Sharjah side of Al Qusais, Abdulwahed Bin Shabeb Government Transaction Center at Bin Shabib Mall, Al Taamul Al Thaki in Al Qusais Industrial 2 and Emirates Professional Business Centre listed under Al Qusais 2. Use the GDRFA map pin for each one.

2. What is the phone number of Amer Gulf Vision in Al Qusais?

GDRFA lists 04 263 7667 and 800 4853 for Gulf Vision Government Transactions in Al Qusais.

3. Where is Amer Quick Plus?

Quick Plus Government Transactions is listed by GDRFA under Al Qusais. Its map pin sits in the north-east of Al Qusais, close to the Sharjah border. GDRFA lists the phone 050 982 8077.

4. Is there an Amer centre in Madina Mall?

Yes. One Click (ICL) Government Transactions Center is listed by GDRFA under Muhaisnah 4, and its map pin is at Madina Mall. GDRFA lists the phone 050 255 5997.

5. Is there an Amer centre in Al Nahda?

Yes. Altasamuh Government Transaction Center is listed by GDRFA in Al Nahda 1, phone 04 259 9990. Bin Shabib Mall, with another Amer centre, is a short drive away.

6. Where is the Amer centre in Al Twar?

GDRFA lists two Amer centres in Al Twar: Altwar Government Service Center (phone 800 11000), whose map pin is near Al Qusais metro station and Al Twar Centre, and Al Hijrah Businessmen Services in Al Twar 1 (phone 050 451 2311).

7. Is the GDRFA Al Twar centre the same as an Amer centre?

No. GDRFA's own Al Twar Center Section, in the Al Twar Municipality new building in Al Twar 2, is a government customer happiness centre. Amer centres are private companies licensed by GDRFA that type and submit applications.

8. What are the opening hours of Amer centres in Al Qusais?

GDRFA does not publish hours for individual Amer centres. They 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.

9. What are the working hours of GDRFA Al Twar?

GDRFA lists the Al Twar Center Section as open Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 7 pm, and Friday 7:30 am to 12 noon and 2:30 pm to 7 pm. It is usually closed at the weekend.

10. Is there a 24-hour Amer centre near Al Qusais?

No Amer centre in Al Qusais, Al Nahda or Al Twar is listed by GDRFA as 24 hours. The only official 24/7 counter is GDRFA's own centre at DXB Terminal 3 Arrivals. Online channels and the Amer call centre 800 5111 run 24/7.

11. Can I use an Amer centre in Al Qusais for a Sharjah visa?

No. Amer centres handle Dubai (GDRFA) visas only. If your visa was issued in Sharjah, apply through ICP online or an ICP-approved typing centre in Sharjah, even if you live in Al Nahda or Al Qusais.

12. I live in Sharjah but my visa is from Dubai. Can I use Amer in Al Qusais?

Yes. What matters is the emirate that issued the visa, not where you live. A Dubai visa can be handled at any Dubai Amer centre, online with GDRFA or through FamilyVisa.ae.

13. Which Amer centre in Al Qusais is closest to the metro?

By the GDRFA map pins, Altwar Government Service Center is a few hundred metres from Al Qusais metro station (Green Line), and Gulf Vision is about 1 km from Al Nahda metro station. These distances are approximate; check the map before you go.

14. What can I do at an Amer centre in Al Qusais?

Amer centres type and submit GDRFA applications: entry permits, residence visa issue and renewal, family visas, visa cancellation, change of status, newborn visas, domestic worker visas, overstay fine settlement and file updates. They do not do the medical test or Emirates ID biometrics.

15. Do I need to visit an Amer centre to renew my family visa?

No. GDRFA accepts renewals through its website, the GDRFA DXB app and Dubai Now as well as Amer centres. FamilyVisa.ae can prepare and submit eligible renewals online. You still go in person for the medical test (18 and over) and for biometrics if asked.

16. Can I do the medical test at an Amer centre?

No. The residence medical fitness test is done at a DHA-approved medical fitness centre in Dubai. The Amer centre, or FamilyVisa.ae, only types and submits the application.

17. Where do I give Emirates ID fingerprints near Al Qusais?

Emirates ID biometrics are taken at ICP customer happiness centres when the system asks, not at Amer centres. Children under 15 are often exempt. See our medical and Emirates ID location guide for centres near you.

18. Which Amer centre in this area is usually less busy?

There is no official data. Centres are usually quieter early in the morning and mid-week, and busier at the start and end of the month and on the day before a public holiday. Calling ahead helps.

19. Is there parking at the Amer centres in Al Qusais and Al Twar?

Mall-based centres such as Madina Mall and Bin Shabib Mall usually have mall parking. Street parking around Al Qusais and Al Nahda is often paid and busy at peak times. Check the area signs, as rules can change.

20. 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.

21. What documents should I bring to Amer in Al Qusais?

Usually the passport and visa page of the person applying, the sponsor's passport and Emirates ID, a recent photo, and the documents for the service, such as a salary certificate, tenancy contract or attested marriage or birth certificate. Ask the centre for the exact list.

22. How do I check if my application from Amer is approved?

Use the application number on the GDRFA website or GDRFA DXB app, or call the Amer call centre on 800 5111 (from abroad +971 4 313 9999). Approval messages usually go to the sponsor's registered mobile number.

Last reviewed 15 October 2026. Rules and fees are set by GDRFA Dubai and ICP and can change; the fees quoted are the amounts FamilyVisa.ae pays on 15 October 2026, and the amount shown in the GDRFA or ICP system when you apply is the final reference. Every application is decided by the immigration authorities. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Main official sources: GDRFA Dubai — customer happiness and Amer centres, GDRFA — Gulf Vision Government Transactions (Al Qusais), GDRFA — Al Twar Center Section. FamilyVisa.ae is operated by 800 DOCS LLC SOC, a DET-licensed private visa services company in Dubai — not a government office.