Car detailing & polishing

Car detailing and polishing in the UAE: prices and booking

Updated 31 October 2026

Car detailing and polishing in the UAE usually costs AED 350 to AED 500 for a 3 to 5-step exterior polish and from about AED 75 for a basic service, while paint correction runs from about AED 1,500 to AED 7,000. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites and Dubai price guides in October 2026, and a request on BlaBlaPrice gives you prices for your own car and city.

Licences for mobile services

A mobile service that washes or details cars at your home or office needs approvals before it starts. UAE business guides note that mobile washes require RTA approvals and municipality permits, and a car wash business needs a trade licence. Ask the detailer which licence and permits they hold before you book, and keep the written quote.

What the price includes

Prices are set per package, not per hour. Packages often state their duration: one Dubai polish and shine package is listed at AED 399 with a two-hour job time. Paint correction depends on how much the paint is damaged, so it is usually quoted after an inspection. Headlight polishing is a smaller separate item, from about AED 70 to AED 150.

Season and the paintwork

The heat from May to September is hard on paintwork, so a wax or polish before the summer is a common choice. The mild months from November to March suit longer jobs such as paint correction, and booking in October gives time to do them before then.

What to write in your request

Say what work you need (wash, polish, wax, ceramic coating, interior or paint correction), the car's make, model and class, and which areas to treat. Describe the paintwork condition and the materials you prefer. Add your area in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain, your deadline and your budget in AED.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the job in your own words and add photos of the paintwork if you have them. The AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, package and timing, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Related: Car and motorcycle servicing, Servicing and oil change. Read how it works.