Bodywork repair & painting in the United Arab Emirates
Bodywork repair and painting in the UAE usually costs from about AED 100 for minor work and AED 350 to AED 600 for one panel. A full respray runs from about AED 4,500 to AED 12,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Send a request on BlaBlaPrice to see current offers for your car.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Work | Price |
|---|
| Minor dent or scratch work | from AED 100 |
| Repair of one painted panel | AED 350–600 |
| Scratch removal and polishing | from AED 199 |
| Full-body paint, hatchback (promotional) | from AED 1,299 |
| Full vehicle respray | AED 4,500–12,000 |
Licences and what a body shop must have
A body shop that repaints cars needs a licence that includes the body repair and painting activity. Painting also needs an approved paint booth. Ask which activities the garage's licence covers and whether the painting is done on site before you agree a price.
Season and when to book
Summer in the UAE is very hot from May to September, so a planned respray fits better in the mild months from November to March. Ask the garage how many days the job takes and whether the price includes drying and polishing.
How the price is set and what it includes
Garages in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah usually inspect the car before giving a firm price, because the total depends on the number of affected panels, the materials and the repair type. Repairs are often quoted per panel, while a respray is quoted for the whole car. Promotions set one price per car type, such as a hatchback or a sedan, so check what the offer includes.
What to write in your request
Give the car make and model, and say whether you need a dent, a scratch, a single panel or a full respray. Describe the extent of the damage, which parts are affected and the colour you want, and say whether you prefer new or used parts. Add your area, such as Mussafah in Abu Dhabi or Al Quoz in Dubai, your deadline and your budget. You can add a photo of the damage to the request.
You can get offers for body work through BlaBlaPrice. Describe the damage in a chat and add a photo. The AI asks for missing details, looks through garage websites and price lists in the UAE, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden, and you decide whom to contact. See the request form or how BlaBlaPrice works, and car and motorcycle servicing for related jobs.
Questions and answers
How much does a car repaint cost in the UAE?
One repainted panel usually costs about AED 350 to 600, and a full respray about AED 4,500 to 12,000. Prices are approximate, from sellers' websites, November 2026.
What do promotional full-body paint prices include?
Some garages advertise fixed prices, for example from AED 1,299 for a hatchback and AED 1,799 for a sedan. Check what the offer includes before you book.
Does a body shop need a licence?
Yes. The licence must cover body repair and painting, and painting needs an approved paint booth. Ask which activities the licence covers.
Is a paint guarantee common?
Some garages offer a guarantee against fading and peeling, for example for two years. Ask for it in writing before you book.
