Enjaz Centres in Abu Dhabi

Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi are where judicial paperwork actually gets done — filing a case, notarising a contract, lifting a travel ban, releasing an impounded vehicle. The question that wastes people’s time is rarely “what are these centres?” It is “which centre handles my transaction?” — because the services are not identical across centres, and the notary counter closes at a different hour from the filing counter inside the same building.

Turning up unprepared costs a wasted trip: a missing original, or a centre that does not offer the service you came for.

This guide covers what Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi handle, how to submit online, and what to prepare before you go.

What are Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi?

Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi are service centres run by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD). They were set up to move judicial and notarial transactions out of court buildings and into locations closer to the public — most of them inside shopping malls.

Instead of visiting the court to file a case, the prosecution to lift a travel ban, and the notary to authenticate a power of attorney, you complete these at one service counter, with hours that run later than the courts.

Where are the Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi?

Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi are spread across Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and the Western Region, and the list moves: centres open, close, and relocate within the same mall. A fixed list published in an article goes stale quickly.

For current addresses and a Google Maps link for each centre, see the directory of Enjaz centre locations in Abu Dhabi.

Before you pick the nearest one: the services are not uniform across centres. Some handle typing and filing; others are limited to data entry and notarial work; attestation is available at only a few. Confirm the centre you have chosen offers your specific service first. That, not distance, is the leading cause of a wasted trip.

What are the working hours of Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi?

Opening hours at Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi are not uniform. They differ from one centre to the next, and they differ between services inside the same centre: the notary counter may close in the afternoon while typing and filing runs into the evening. Centres located inside malls generally follow the mall’s hours rather than the courts’.

In practice that means three things:

Do not rely on hours you heard about a different centre — each one keeps its own schedule.
Confirm the window for the service you need, not the centre’s opening time.
Notary public and attestation have the shortest windows, and account for most wasted trips.

A note on working days. Since January 2022 the Abu Dhabi government has operated a Monday-to-Thursday full week with a half day on Friday, and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Some published timetables still show the pre-2022 days, so do not plan a visit around them. Reduced hours apply during Ramadan and are announced each year ahead of the month.

Can a transaction be submitted online?

Yes — a visit is no longer a requirement for most transactions.

Several Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi accept applications over WhatsApp or through their own apps: you send photographs of your documents, the details are checked with you, the fee is settled electronically, and you receive the completed transaction or its reference number without attending.

This route suits: drafting contracts, declarations, powers of attorney, filing applications, and following up an open matter.

Notarial work is included: notary transactions are submitted and signed electronically, and the interview that goes with them is conducted remotely, without a trip to the centre.

When is the original document still needed? When the transaction requires attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — the attestation sticker is affixed to the original itself, and no electronic copy stands in for it.

Before you send anything: the online route is not offered at every centre and channels differ. Ask which channel the centre actually uses, and never send documents to an unverified number.

What services do Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi provide?

Court services

Case filing: labour, civil, commercial, personal status
Labour court services
Execution requests: rental disputes, cheques
Deposit and disbursement requests
Petition orders and payment orders
Marriage, divorce and family guidance services
Drafting of memoranda
Legal consultations

Notary public and authentication

Drafting and notarising contracts of all types
Declarations: marital status, dependency, continuity of marriage
Signature authentication
Powers of attorney: general, special, and revocation
Sale and assignment contracts
Succession notices and inheritance limitation

Prosecution services

Lifting of search orders
Cancellation of travel bans
Release of impounded vehicles
Filing of complaints
Restoration of rights in criminal cases
Clemency petitions

What do you need to bring?

Most transactions at Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi need the same baseline:

Original Emirates ID, and a passport for non-residents
The original document, where the transaction requires UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation — the sticker goes on the original
A notarised power of attorney if you are attending on someone else’s behalf
The case or transaction number if the file is already open
Certified legal translation of any document not in Arabic

A point that trips people up repeatedly: a power of attorney issued outside the UAE must be attested before it will be accepted. Present it unattested and the application is refused at the counter.

Fees vary by transaction type. In civil and commercial claims they are calculated on the value of the claim, and they are paid at the point of submission, in cash or by bank card.

How does a transaction work?

Pick the centre by service — use the service table above; do not go by proximity alone.
Assemble the full document set — originals, certified translation, and a power of attorney if relevant.
Ask about the online channel — your matter may be completed over WhatsApp or a centre app without a visit.
Confirm the service window if a visit is necessary — the service’s window, not the centre’s.
Submit and pay the fee — at the counter or online.
Keep the transaction number — it is your only means of following the file afterwards.

What might delay your transaction at an Enjaz centre?

Several common causes lead to a transaction at Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi being held up, or to a second trip back:

Going to a centre that does not offer the service you need.
Arriving after the counter has stopped receiving that service.
Not bringing the required document.
Missing details or missing paperwork in the file.
A power of attorney that does not meet the requirements.
A document that needs certified legal translation.
Not having the case or transaction number when it is asked for.
Submitting a request that needs a decision or order from the competent judicial Department, rather than an administrative step the centre can complete.

Which is why preparing the file in advance matters more than picking the nearest centre.

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Frequently asked questions about Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi

How do I choose the right centre for my transaction? Start from the service, not the distance. Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi do not all offer the same counters, so identify what your matter needs — filing, notarisation, attestation, or a prosecution request — then confirm the centre offers it before you travel. The directory of Enjaz centre locations has current addresses and map links.

Can a transaction be completed without attending in person? Yes, for most transactions. You can submit online over WhatsApp or a centre’s app where that channel is offered, and that includes notarial transactions and signing them, with the accompanying interview held remotely. You can also act through a notarised power of attorney. The original document is still needed where the transaction requires UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, because the sticker is affixed to the original.

Are the working hours the same at every centre? No. They differ between centres, and between services within the same centre. Confirm the window for your specific service before travelling.

What is the difference between Enjaz centres in Abu Dhabi and Tas-heel centres? The difference comes down to which authority provides the service and what kind of matter it is. Enjaz centres are tied to Abu Dhabi Judicial Department services and to judicial and notarial transactions. Tas-heel centres deal with Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) services relating to labour and employment. Processing an employment contract, for instance, is a different matter from registering a labour claim before the competent judicial authority.

Do the centres accept card payments? Yes, the centres accept both cash and bank cards.

Can a travel ban be lifted at any Enjaz centre? Prosecution services are not available at every centre, so confirm the service is offered at your chosen location before travelling.

What should I do if my transaction is refused? Ask for the reason in writing with the transaction number, correct the deficiency and resubmit. A refusal for a missing document does not forfeit your right to resubmit, but it consumes time against any statutory deadline your matter is subject to.

How long does a transaction take? Typing, filing and straightforward notarial services are usually completed on the spot. Anything requiring a decision from a judge or the prosecution — cancelling a travel ban, releasing an impounded vehicle — depends on how long the application takes to consider, and is not settled at the counter.