Electrical work

Electrical work in the UAE

Updated 31 October 2026

Electrical work in the UAE costs from about AED 300 for a simple fault or minor repair, and an electrician's labour is usually AED 100–350 per hour. A full villa fit-out runs from AED 25,000 to AED 60,000. For a price for your exact job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, and it will look through local price lists and sellers' websites for you.

Local rules and what to check

Under the wiring regulations, every installation must be inspected and tested both during erection and before it is put into service, so ask whether the electrician will test the work. For some jobs you need an electrician approved by DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, so confirm this before you book. Licensing depends on the emirate and on the type of electrical work. If a company is doing the job, check with the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate where the work is done.

Season and the heat

Summers are very hot from May to September, and winters are mild from November to March. A faulty air-conditioning circuit is hardest to live with in the heat, so book that kind of repair before May if you can. Larger jobs such as rewiring suit the mild winter months, when the work is more comfortable for everyone involved.

How the work is priced and delivered

Electricians quote in several ways: a call-out fee, an hourly rate, a price per square metre for wiring, or a fixed price for the whole job. Standard apartment wiring is often quoted at AED 80–150 per m², and mid-range wiring at AED 120–200 per m². Dubai call-outs are quoted at AED 120–150. Ask whether the call-out is charged on top of the job. Give the city and area in your request, since work is booked for a particular address in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain.

What to write in your request

Say what kind of work it is and its scope: a single fault, a new socket circuit, a rewire or a full fit-out. Add the property type, whether it is a villa or an apartment, and the floor area in m². Mention the wall material, since it changes how cables are run, and whether the property is occupied. Give your deadline and your budget in AED.

Describing the job in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat is free, and you can add a photo of the fuse board or the room. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for anything missing, looks through electrical sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered electricians receive your request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and availability. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them, so there are no calls from everyone. You can also send the request link to electricians you know. See also household services or create a request.