The catch-all: warning lights, noises, leaks and the jobs that need a diagnosis before anyone can quote a price. 26 workshops in International City list general repair.
Typical turnaround: diagnosis same day, repair depends. Typically needed as needed.
| Car type | Typical example | Estimated AED |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese / Korean saloon | Corolla, Sunny, Elantra, Civic | 150 - 1,500 |
| Large SUV / 4x4 | Land Cruiser, Patrol, Prado, Pajero | 250 - 3,000 |
| German / European | BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW | 350 - 5,000 |
| Luxury / performance | Range Rover, Porsche, Lexus LX | 500 - 8,000 |
Any garage quoting a firm price before diagnosis is quoting the job they hope it is.
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.
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
Full-service workshop, 10 services
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
Full-service workshop, 6 services
General repair and servicing
Car wash and polish
General repair and servicing
Of the 41 workshops listed in International City, 26 list general repair — about 63% of the local trade. That is a job almost every workshop here will quote for, so the useful comparison is on price and what is included rather than on who can do it.
If nothing in International City suits, the nearest concentrations in Dubai are Al Quoz (248 workshops), Ras Al Khor (192 workshops), Al Garhoud (153 workshops), Al Qusais (148 workshops).
The same workshops most often also list AC repair, battery replacement, auto electrical, oil change, car wash — 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.
