Which court handles labour cases in Dubai and do I go in person?

Labour cases in Dubai are heard by the labour division of Dubai Courts — unless your employer is in the DIFC, which has its own courts — and many hearings now take place remotely, so the missing location in your SMS may simply mean a video hearing. Look up your case on the Dubai Courts website or smart app using the case number: the file shows the hearing type, the time, and a link or instructions if it is remote. Early sessions are often case-management hearings handled online, with in-person attendance reserved for later stages at the Dubai Courts complex. Whatever the format, treat the date as mandatory — failing to appear, even virtually, can lead to the case being decided in your absence or struck out. Before the hearing, upload or bring your contract, payslips, the MOHRE referral letter and any evidence, and make sure your registered phone number is correct, since the courts notify by SMS. If the portal is confusing or the notice stays ambiguous, a licensed UAE lawyer can check the file and appear with you or on your behalf.