Proofreading services Dubai — your words, corrected not rewritten.
Academic proofreading in Dubai starts from AED 25 per page. Our UAE proofreaders and editors do more than spot errors — they sharpen your ideas while leaving your argument and your voice exactly as you wrote them. Every change is tracked, so you see precisely what was amended.
Get a free proofreading quote
Free sample editAttach your document and we return a fixed price — plus 500 words edited free, so you can see the standard first.
What is the difference between proofreading and editing?
Proofreading corrects spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting only. Copy-editing also improves sentence flow, word choice and clarity. Substantive editing goes further again and reshapes structure and argument. Most students pay for more than they need — so pick the level that matches your actual problem.
Proofreading
If the writing is fine but the errors are not.
- ✓Spelling & typos
- ✓Grammar & punctuation
- ✓Consistency of tense & person
- ✓Formatting, headings & spacing
- ✓Reference list formatting
Copy-editing
If the ideas are right but the sentences fight you.
- ✓Everything in proofreading
- ✓Sentence flow & readability
- ✓Word choice & academic register
- ✓Verbosity and repetition cut
- ✓In-text citations checked
Substantive editing
If your tutor said the structure is the problem.
- ✓Everything in copy-editing
- ✓Paragraph & section order
- ✓Argument strengthened, gaps flagged
- ✓Checked against your marking rubric
- ✓Editor's report on what to fix yourself
Writing assignments creates errors in syntax and verbosity. We fix both.
Our service corrects errors, refines the language and brings clarity to your writing. Whether you struggle with structure or with conveying your main ideas, here is exactly what passes under the editor's eye before your work goes back to you.
Grammar & punctuation
Tense agreement, articles, prepositions and comma use — the errors that mark you as a second-language writer even when the ideas are strong.
Syntax & verbosity
Sentences that run too long, clauses in the wrong order, and the padding students add to reach a word count. Cut without losing content.
Academic register
Contractions, casual phrasing and first person where the module forbids it. Formal without becoming unreadable.
Coherence & flow
Whether each paragraph follows the last, and whether the reader can see the argument moving forward rather than circling.
Referencing accuracy
In-text citations matched against the reference list, and both corrected to Harvard, APA, OSCOLA or whichever style your handbook names.
Formatting & layout
Margins, line spacing, heading levels, figure and table numbering — the presentation marks that are free to earn and easy to lose.
British or American English
Applied consistently throughout, because most UAE universities specify one and mixed spelling is noticed immediately.
Against your rubric
On substantive edits we read your marking criteria and flag anything the rubric asks for that your draft currently does not deliver.
Will proofreading change my meaning or my voice?
No. Proofreading corrects errors without altering your argument or your voice. Every change is tracked in the document, so you can see exactly what was amended and accept or reject each one individually before you submit.
Whatever you have written, we will polish it.
No matter the type of document, thorough proofreading makes the work read the way you intended it to.
Proofreading by academic discipline
A law editor spots a misapplied case citation; a nursing editor spots a clinical term used loosely. Your document goes to someone who knows the field.
An Editor Who Knows Your Subject, Not Just Your Grammar.
A general editor will fix a comma and leave a wrong clinical term standing. Yours is matched to the discipline, so terminology and conventions survive the edit.
Unlock assignment proofreading online in four steps.
If you are looking for a reliable, professional proofreading service in the UAE, you have landed in the right place.
Complete the online form
Fill in your contact details and the specific requirements of your assignment, then attach the document you want proofread.
Free sample edit & quotation
We edit 500 words free and send them back with your quote, plus a recommendation on which level your document actually needs. Decide from evidence, not a promise.
Accept and pay
Once you accept the quote and pay through our secure gateway, your subject-matched editor begins work immediately.
Receive two files
A tracked-changes version so you can see every correction, and a clean version ready to submit. Download from your email and hand it in with confidence.
How long does assignment proofreading take?
A standard three thousand word assignment is proofread within twenty four to forty eight hours. Same-day turnaround is available on shorter documents, and dissertations usually take three to five days.
Express
Up to 2,000 words. For the night before.
Standard
Up to 5,000 words. Our most common option.
Extended
Up to 15,000 words, or substantive edits.
Dissertation
Full-length work, chapter by chapter.
The editors who will read your work.
Eleanor Whitfield
Native English · humanities & business
MA English, British native speaker based in Dubai. Fourteen years editing academic work; the person to send a draft that reads awkwardly but you cannot say why.
Dr. Yousef Al Rashdi
PhD editor · dissertations & theses
PhD Education, Abu Dhabi, and a former thesis examiner. Substantive edits where a supervisor has said the structure or argument is not holding.
Fatima Al Zaabi
Referencing & second-language specialist
MA Applied Linguistics, Sharjah. Works with Arabic-first students on the specific grammar patterns that cost marks, and audits referencing line by line.
Omar Al Hashimi
STEM & technical editing
MSc Engineering, Ajman. Edits lab reports, technical documentation and computing work without breaking the equations, units or code formatting.
You wrote it. We make sure it reads like you meant it.
Send the document and get a named editor, a fixed price and an honest view on whether it needs proofreading or a deeper edit. Nothing is payable until all three suit you.
Why students pick us over a grammar app.
Commitment to the work, combined with real experience and subject expertise, is what separates a proofreading service from software that flags passive voice and nothing else.
Exceptional expertise
Seasoned proofreaders with real knowledge of your subject and academic discipline, so refinements respect the terminology rather than flattening it.
Multiple rounds, not one pass
Our quality process runs several rounds of proofreading to eliminate errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax. A single pass always misses something.
A customised approach
A complex research paper, a critical essay and a full thesis need different treatment, so the level and depth of editing is set to what your document actually requires.
Deadlines held strictly
Proofread work comes back well inside the agreed window, leaving you time to read the tracked changes and make your own final decisions before submitting.
Confidentiality & security
Your trust matters, so documents are handled under strict security protocols. Nothing is shared, nothing is stored beyond your order, and nobody is contacted.
Transparent, affordable pricing
Per-page pricing published openly with no hidden fees, plus round-the-clock support for anything you want to ask before or after ordering.
Native English speakers, PhD graduates, academic writing specialists.
Our team is built from native English speakers, PhD graduates and experts in academic writing, which is what makes the review of your assignment genuinely meticulous rather than a spellcheck with a receipt. From grammar and punctuation through to spelling and coherence, the work is held to the standard your department applies.
Expectations at top UAE universities are high, and a strong argument buried under syntax errors reads as a weak one. Polishing the paper before submission is what closes that gap — and with our help, assignments that were sitting at a pass can move into the A range and stand out among your peers.
Whatever you need proofread, the team is available round the clock, and the service stays quick, reliable and affordable. We take pride in delivering genuine, high-quality proofreading to students and professionals alike — so don't let errors compromise work you have already done well.
- ✓Native English speakers
- ✓PhD-qualified editors
- ✓Available round the clock
- ✓Multiple proofreading rounds
AED 420 Of Extras, Included As Standard.
Tracked-changes copy
See every edit, accept or reject each one.
Clean copy too
One file ready to submit, one to learn from.
Reference formatting
Harvard, APA, OSCOLA or your centre's style.
Editor's summary note
What was recurring, so you stop repeating it.
Free re-check
Send the revised version back once, at no charge.
How much do proofreading services cost in Dubai?
Academic proofreading in Dubai starts from AED 25 per page. Copy-editing starts from AED 38 per page and substantive editing from AED 55. A page is roughly 250 words, and the quote is fixed before you pay.
Proofreading — errors only
AED 25/pgCopy-editing — clarity & flow
AED 38/pgSubstantive editing
AED 55/pgReferencing check only
AED 15/pgDissertation / thesis editing
AED 32/pgExpress — 6-hour return
AED 45/pgOne page is approximately 250 words. Prices and turnaround times shown are for reference purposes only and may vary depending on technicality, word count and the expertise required.
Students across the UAE rate our proofreading 4.5/5.
"The free sample edit sold it. I could see exactly what they'd do to my writing before paying anything, and they told me I only needed proofreading, not the expensive tier."
"Arabic is my first language and my sentences kept coming back marked 'unclear'. The tracked changes showed me the same three mistakes over and over. I stopped making them."
"My Harvard referencing was inconsistent across 60 sources in a dissertation. They fixed every one and matched the in-text citations to the list. That alone was worth the fee."
"Sent it at midnight for a 9am deadline. Came back at 6am, clean version and tracked version. I read the changes on the bus and submitted on time."
"I asked for substantive editing because my tutor said the structure was wrong. They reordered two sections and sent a note explaining why. My argument finally made sense."
"Lab report with equations and units. I was worried an editor would break the formatting — they did not touch a single formula, just the surrounding text."
Every Campus Marks Language Differently. We Edit To Yours.
Some departments deduct for register, others only for clarity. Tell us where you study and the edit is pitched to what your marker actually penalises.
Dubai
Heriot-Watt Dubai, Middlesex, Amity, BITS Pilani, Manipal — business, engineering and IT.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi University, Khalifa and Zayed University — engineering, health and public policy.
Sharjah
University of Sharjah, AUS, Skyline — architecture, media and accounting coursework.
Ajman
Ajman University and Gulf Medical University — pharmacy, nursing and dentistry work.
Al Ain
UAEU and Al Ain University — education, business and social science assignments.
Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, AURAK — health science and engineering.
Fujairah
Fujairah University College and branch campuses — business and IT coursework support.
Every UAE university
Not listed? We cover every institution in the Emirates — send the document and we confirm the editor.
What UAE students ask before sending a document.
Ask us anything we have not covered here. We answer honestly, and we never pressure you to order.
Ask a question →Are there any hidden fees with your proofreading service?+
No. We are transparent about pricing and there are no hidden fees. The per-page rate is published above, the quote you approve is the amount you pay, and nothing is added after delivery. The sample edit is free whether or not you order.
Is your service available for both undergraduate and postgraduate assignments?+
Yes. We proofread school, college, undergraduate, Masters, MBA and doctoral work, including full dissertations and theses. The editor assigned matches your level — a PhD chapter goes to a PhD editor, not a general proofreader.
Can you proofread assignments from all academic disciplines?+
Yes — business, law, nursing, engineering, computing, science, education and the humanities are all covered. Subject knowledge matters here: a law editor spots a misapplied case citation, and a nursing editor spots a clinical term being used loosely.
Do you offer discounts for bulk assignments?+
Yes. Several assignments sent together, or a full semester of work, are priced lower per page. First-time students also get a discount with code UAE35. Send everything in one order and we quote the whole batch.
What is the turnaround time for proofreading assignments?+
Standard turnaround is 24 to 48 hours for up to 5,000 words. Express returns documents up to 2,000 words in six hours, and dissertations take three to five days. Tell us your deadline and we confirm before you pay whether we can meet it.
Will proofreading change my meaning or my writing voice?+
No. Errors are corrected without altering your argument or your voice. Every change is tracked, so you receive both a marked-up version and a clean one — and you decide individually which corrections to accept before submitting.
Is using a proofreading service allowed by my university?+
Proofreading is accepted at most institutions because the ideas, research and argument remain entirely yours — only the errors are corrected. Policies do vary between departments, so check your handbook, and choose the proofreading tier rather than substantive editing if your policy is strict.
Can you check my referencing only, without the rest?+
Yes, and it is our cheapest option at AED 15 per page. We match every in-text citation to the reference list, correct both to Harvard, APA, OSCOLA or your required style, and flag any source cited but missing from the list.
See The Standard Our Editors Work To.
Browse all samples →Sample papers are model answers for reference and research only, and are not to be submitted as your own work.
Send 500 words. See the edit. Then decide.
You do not have to trust a promise. Attach your document and we edit the first 500 words free, recommend the level you actually need, and quote a fixed price. Nothing is payable until you have seen the work.