Sun and sand are unusually hard on UAE paint. Most of what detailing sells is protection from that, not cleaning. 15 workshops in Ras Al Khor list detailing.
Typical turnaround: 4 hours - 3 days. Typically needed coating every 2 - 5 years.
| Car type | Typical example | Estimated AED |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese / Korean saloon | Corolla, Sunny, Elantra, Civic | 300 - 1,200 |
| Large SUV / 4x4 | Land Cruiser, Patrol, Prado, Pajero | 450 - 1,800 |
| German / European | BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW | 500 - 2,200 |
| Luxury / performance | Range Rover, Porsche, Lexus LX | 800 - 6,000 |
Ceramic coating sits at the top of every band and is priced by paint condition and preparation hours, not by car.
Dubai independent labour rates sit above the northern emirates and roughly level with Abu Dhabi.
Compiled from public business listings. GarageFinderUAE has not inspected these workshops and does not rate them.
Body, denting and paint shop
Full-service workshop, 6 services
Full-service workshop, 6 services
General repair and servicing
Body, denting and paint shop
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
Full-service workshop, 6 services
Body, denting and paint shop
Full-service workshop, 7 services
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
Full-service workshop, 7 services
General repair and servicing
Of the 264 workshops listed in Ras Al Khor, 15 list detailing — about 6% of the local trade. A minority of workshops here list it, so it is worth calling ahead rather than turning up.
If nothing in Ras Al Khor suits, the nearest concentrations in Dubai are Al Quoz (39 workshops), Al Garhoud (10 workshops), Dubai Investment Park (8 workshops), Al Aweer (Ras Al Khor Ind. 3) (7 workshops).
The same workshops most often also list denting and painting, general repair, tinting, car wash, auto electrical — useful if you want more than one job done in a single visit.
The deepest independent workshop market in the country, concentrated in a handful of industrial zones. Almost any specialism can be found here, and prices span the widest range of any emirate.
Testing and registration: Dubai vehicles are tested at RTA-approved centres — Tasjeel, Shamil, Wasel, Al Mumayaz and Quick Registration among them. Cars over three years old need an annual test before registration renewal.
One request, several workshops. Free for car owners.
