Until 2020, everyone visited typing centres. In 2026, online generation is free, faster, and produces identical contracts. Here's the head-to-head.
Cost
- Online: AED 0
- Typing centre: AED 150-300 typing + AED 100-150 service fee = AED 250-450
- Difference: AED 250-450 saved online
Time
- Online: 3 minutes
- Typing centre: 1-2 hours
- Difference: 55-115 minutes saved
Availability
- Online: 24/7
- Typing centre: 9am-9pm, closed Fridays
Quality
- Both: DLD v1.4 PDF (identical)
- Ejari acceptance: 100% both
- Legal standing: identical
Error rate
- Online: low - AI extraction + on-screen review
- Typing centre: moderate - typist manual entry
- Correction online: free unlimited
- Correction typing centre: AED 50-100 extra
When to still use a typing centre
- In-person Arabic guidance preferred
- Complex POA cases needing verification
- Landlord specifically requires typing centre (rare)
- Not comfortable with online forms
When online wins clearly
- Cheapest option (free vs AED 250-450)
- Outside business hours
- Different city or country
- Value time (3 min vs 1-2 hours)
For the pillar guide, see Dubai tenancy contract complete guide.