Dubai has no separate phone line for its Labour Court. The Dubai Courts call centre answers every enquiry, labour included, on +971 4 334 7777, and the same number takes WhatsApp messages.
Most people searching for this need a different number first. Labour disputes in Dubai start with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) on 600590000, or with the toll-free Labour Claims and Advisory Center line, 80084. The case reaches the court only if MOHRE refers it.
The table below has every number, and the sections after it show which one fits your stage.
Dubai labour contact numbers
| Entity | Phone / email | Use |
|---|---|---|
| MOHRE call centre | 600590000 | Filing, case tracking and general questions, 24/7. WhatsApp runs on the same number |
| MOHRE, calling from abroad | +971 6 803 4000 | The same services for callers outside the UAE |
| MOHRE email | ask@mohre.gov.ae | Written enquiries |
| Labour Claims and Advisory Center | 80084 (toll-free) | Registering a complaint, following it up and legal advice. Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, in Arabic, English and Urdu |
| Dubai Courts call centre and WhatsApp | +971 4 334 7777 | Court cases, including the Labour Court |
| Dubai Courts email | info@dc.gov.ae | Written court enquiries |
Dubai Courts also runs an instant chat on its website for quick questions.
Which number to call first
Start with 80084 or MOHRE, and call Dubai Courts only once MOHRE has sent your case to court. The 80084 line was set up for labour claims and advice, while 600590000 is the ministry’s general call centre.
- Nothing filed yet: call 80084 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, or register in the MOHRE app or on its website. After hours and on Sundays, message MOHRE on WhatsApp at 600590000.
- Complaint filed, waiting for news: call 600590000, which answers at any hour, or follow the case in the MOHRE app. MOHRE also sends the outcome by text message.
- MOHRE has issued a referral: call Dubai Courts on +971 4 334 7777 and register the case at the Labour Court in Al Awir.
- Case already registered in court: call Dubai Courts for hearing dates and the court file.
How a complaint reaches the Labour Court
Every mainland private-sector dispute follows the same path, and only the last step involves the court.
- Register the complaint through the MOHRE labour complaint service, the MOHRE smart app, WhatsApp or by phone. Filing costs nothing.
- MOHRE contacts both sides and tries to settle the dispute. The service runs on a 14 working day timeline, and a signed settlement closes the case.
- If there is no settlement and the claim is AED 50,000 or less, MOHRE issues a binding decision itself. Either side can challenge it in court within 15 working days.
- If there is no settlement and the claim is above AED 50,000, MOHRE refers the case to the court.
- Register the case with the Labour Court within 14 days of the referral.
Claim limits & fees
The AED 50,000 line decides who rules on your claim, and the AED 100,000 line decides whether you pay court fees.
| Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| MOHRE filing fee | Free |
| MOHRE settlement window | 14 working days |
| MOHRE binding decision | Claims up to AED 50,000 |
| Court referral | Claims above AED 50,000 with no settlement |
| Appeal of a MOHRE decision | 15 working days |
| Registering a referred case in court | 14 days from the referral |
| Court fees for workers | Exempt for claims up to AED 100,000, at every stage |
In practice that gives three bands. A claim up to AED 50,000 can end at MOHRE with a binding decision. A claim between AED 50,000 and AED 100,000 goes to court with no fees for the worker. Above AED 100,000 the exemption no longer applies, so the court route carries a cost.
Dubai Courts locations & hours
Dubai Courts counters run Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. During Ramadan the hours shift to 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM from Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday.
| Location | Address | Makani code |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Court and Execution Court | Al Awir | 4914482430 |
| Main building | Bur Dubai, Umm Hurair 2, Riyadh Street, next to Al Maktoum Bridge | 3089993465 |
Labour Court services sit at Al Awir, away from the main Bur Dubai building. For a referred labour case, enter the Al Awir Makani code in a maps app rather than the main building’s address.
Documents to have ready
The officer who takes your call asks for your identity details, your employer’s name and a short description of the dispute. Having these ready saves a second call:
- Emirates ID and passport copy
- Employment contract and any offer letter
- Payslips or bank statements showing what was actually paid
- Resignation or termination letter, if there is one
- Emails or WhatsApp messages with your employer or HR
- A short timeline with dates and the exact amounts you are claiming
For unpaid wages, start by confirming whether the employer’s WPS salary transfer was ever made, then keep the bank statements that show the gap.
Free zone & DIFC employees
If your employer is licensed in a free zone such as DMCC or JAFZA, file with that free zone’s labour department first. It tries to mediate and issues the referral that lets you continue with MOHRE or the court.
Employment disputes inside the DIFC follow the DIFC’s own employment law and courts, so neither MOHRE nor the Dubai Labour Court handles them.
FAQ
What is the Dubai Labour Court phone number?
The Dubai Courts call centre, +971 4 334 7777, handles the Labour Court. There is no separate labour line, and the court itself sits at Al Awir.
Is 80084 a free call?
Yes. 80084 is MOHRE’s toll-free Labour Claims and Advisory Center line. It answers Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Can I go to the Labour Court without filing with MOHRE?
No. A mainland private-sector claim reaches the Labour Court through a MOHRE referral, and a free zone claim through the free zone authority’s referral.
Where is the Dubai Labour Court?
It is in Al Awir, together with the Execution Court, and its Makani code is 4914482430.
Can I reach MOHRE at night or on a Sunday?
Yes. The call centre on 600590000 and the WhatsApp service on the same number run around the clock, and ask@mohre.gov.ae takes email.
How much does a labour complaint cost?
Filing with MOHRE is free. If the case goes to court, workers’ claims up to AED 100,000 carry no court fees.
What to do next
- Call 80084 (Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) or open the MOHRE app to register the complaint.
- Keep the complaint reference and the documents listed above together.
- If MOHRE refers the case, register it at the Al Awir Labour Court within 14 days.
- Use +971 4 334 7777 for anything about hearings or the court file.
