Tyre age matters more in the UAE than tread depth. Heat degrades the rubber compound whether the car moves or not. 31 workshops in Al Garhoud list tyres.
Typical turnaround: 45 - 90 minutes. Typically needed every 4 - 5 years, or on wear.
| Car type | Typical example | Estimated AED |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese / Korean saloon | Corolla, Sunny, Elantra, Civic | 180 - 400 per tyre |
| Large SUV / 4x4 | Land Cruiser, Patrol, Prado, Pajero | 350 - 900 per tyre |
| German / European | BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW | 400 - 1,100 per tyre |
| Luxury / performance | Range Rover, Porsche, Lexus LX | 600 - 2,500 per tyre |
Per tyre, fitted. Run-flats and low-profile sizes sit at the top of every band.
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.
Full-service workshop, 7 services
Full-service workshop, 6 services
Tyre and battery centre
Full-service workshop, 8 services
Full-service workshop, 6 services
Tyre and battery centre
General repair and servicing
Full-service workshop, 7 services
Body, denting and paint shop
Full-service workshop, 6 services
Full-service workshop, 6 services
General repair and servicing
Detailing, tinting and protection
Tyre and battery centre
Tyre and battery centre
Full-service workshop, 6 services
Full-service workshop, 7 services
General repair and servicing
Body, denting and paint shop
Full-service workshop, 9 services
Tyre and battery centre
General repair and servicing
Tyre and battery centre
Body, denting and paint shop
General repair and servicing
Tyre and battery centre
Suzuki specialist
Tyre and battery centre
General repair and servicing
Tyre and battery centre
Body, denting and paint shop
Of the 189 workshops listed in Al Garhoud, 31 list tyres — about 16% of the local trade. A minority of workshops here list it, so it is worth calling ahead rather than turning up.
If nothing in Al Garhoud suits, the nearest concentrations in Dubai are Al Quoz (73 workshops), Ras Al Khor (51 workshops), Deira (44 workshops), Al Qusais (40 workshops).
The same workshops most often also list general repair, battery replacement, oil change, AC repair, denting and painting — 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.
