Cherry picker

Cherry picker hire in Dubai: what it depends on and how to book

Updated 5 November 2026

Cherry picker hire in Dubai is not listed as a daily or monthly rate in the results we found, because a supplier prices each job after you describe it. A used 2024 cherry picker is listed for sale at about AED 138,000 (October 2026, sellers' websites), which is a purchase price and not a hire rate. For a quote on your job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice with the working height in metres, the address and the dates.

No hire rate was published, so these are the points a quote depends on:

• The working height in metres and the platform type, scissor or boom
• The date, the duration, and whether you need a daily hire for a short job or a monthly rent
• The site address and access, such as narrow streets or tall buildings
• Whether an operator is included and whether delivery to your site is part of the price

Operator certification

Operator certification depends on the category of the lift, so ask which category your machine falls under. IPAF courses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi issue the PAL card, and a single operator course costs about AED 800 to AED 1,500 per person, while combined courses cost more. Ask the supplier to show the operator's current card before the lift goes on site, and check the date of the last service on the machine.

Heat, season and work at height

Dubai's summers are very hot from May to September, and work at height in midday heat is tiring for operators. Many building and façade jobs are therefore planned for the mild months from November to March, and October marks the change. Booking now suits winter work, and the mild season is the easier time to work at height.

Delivery, access and the cities we cover

The suppliers in the results serve Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain are not close together, so ask whether delivery to your city is included. Give the exact address, and say whether there are narrow streets or tall buildings, because access changes how the machine is brought in.

Getting offers for your lift on BlaBlaPrice

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Write the job in your own words in the chat, including the height, the address and the dates, and add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their offer and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose one. For other lifts and vehicles, see crane or vehicle and heavy equipment hire.