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New List of Emirates ID Biometric Centers in UAE 2025

List of Emirates ID Biometric Centers in UAE 2025. Biometrics registration is a mandatory part of the UAE ID application process. This guide provides a comprehensive list of Emirates ID biometric centers across all seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), and Umm Al Quwain (UAQ), along with their working hours.

How to Find a Biometric Center Near Me

Before visiting a biometric center for fingerprint capture, follow these steps to locate your nearest Emirates ID biometric center:

Go to the ICA official website: icp.gov.ae
Click on the “Contact Us” option.
Select “Customer Happiness Centers.”
Choose your Emirate Name.
View the list of available biometric centers in your emirate.
Note the address and working hours of the nearest biometric center.

List of Biometric Centers in Dubai

Dubai has 7 biometric centers for Emirates ID registration. Below is the list of centers along with their working hours.

Sl. No.	Emirates ID Biometric Center Name & Address	Working Hours
1	Al Barsha Customer Happiness Center: Al Barsha 3, near Saudi German Hospital	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
2	Alghazal Customer Happiness Center: Al Bida area, 2nd December Street, Al Ghazal Mall	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
3	Al Rashidiya Customer Happiness Center: Al Rashidiya District, behind Rashidiya Council	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
4	Al Nahda Happiness Center: Al Qusais area, Salem Medical Examination Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 19:30, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
5	Alyalyis Customer Happiness Center: Dubai Investments Park 2, Al Yalayes Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 19:30, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
6	Al Baraha Customer Happiness Office: Deira, Al Baraha Smart Medical Fitness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:30 – 19:30, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
7	Hatta Customer Happiness Office: Hatta, Department of Naturalization and Residence	Mon-Thu: 07:30 – 15:30, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00

List of Biometric Centers in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, being the largest emirate, has 14 biometric centers.

Sl. No.	Emirates ID Biometric Center Name & Address	Working Hours
1	General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 15:30, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00
2	General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Al Dhafra	Mon-Thu: 07:30 – 15:30, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00
3	General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Al Ain	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 15:30, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00
4	Khalifa Customer Happiness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
5	Al Ain Customer Happiness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
6	Khalifa Medical City Customer Happiness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
7	Mussafah Customer Happiness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30

List of Biometric Centers in Sharjah

Sharjah has 5 biometric centers.

Sl. No.	Emirates ID Biometric Center Name & Address	Working Hours
1	General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Sharjah	Mon-Thu: 07:30 – 20:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00
2	Sharjah Customer Happiness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30
3	General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Khorfakkan	Mon-Thu: 07:30 – 20:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00

List of Biometric Centers in Ajman

Ajman has 2 biometric centers.

Sl. No.	Emirates ID Biometric Center Name & Address	Working Hours
1	General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Ajman	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00
2	Ajman Customer Happiness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00 (break) 14:30 – 18:30

List of Biometric Centers in Fujairah

Fujairah has 2 biometric centers.

Sl. No.	Emirates ID Biometric Center Name & Address	Working Hours
1	General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Fujairah	Mon-Thu: 07:30 – 20:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00
2	Fujairah Customer Happiness Center	Mon-Thu: 07:00 – 17:00, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00

Conclusion

The UAE government has established biometric centers across all emirates to facilitate Emirates ID registration. Make sure to check the working hours and rush hours before visiting your nearest biometric center.