Generators

Generators in the UAE: what they cost and what to check

Updated 31 October 2026

Petrol generators in the UAE usually cost between about AED 800 and AED 6,000, depending on power, while a three-phase diesel set of 125 kVA is around AED 74,700. For prices that fit your power needs, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and sellers will reply in the chat with their own offers.

Warranty and documents to ask for

UAE consumer protection law requires the supplier to honour warranties and provide the required spare parts and maintenance, so ask for the warranty document before you pay. Warranty providers must state the warranty period in writing at the time of sale. Standards are set and enforced by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology, so ask the seller to confirm conformity. A used or refurbished generator must meet specific standards too, so ask for its history. If you plan a permanent installation, approvals from the electricity authority and municipalities require documents on emissions, noise and electrical conformity.

Summer load and when to buy

Summers are very hot from May to September, when air conditioners run hard and outages hurt most. October to March is mild, which makes it the calmer time to buy and test a unit. Heat reduces the output of an engine, so choose a model with some headroom above the load you need.

How power is quoted and delivered

Specifications are given in kW and kVA, and many listings show both 230 V and 110 V outlets, so match the outlet to your appliances. Single-phase 230 V covers homes and small loads, while three-phase sets suit larger buildings and sites. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain are far apart, so ask whether delivery is included and whether fuel is included.

What to write in your request

State the power you need in kW, the fuel type (petrol, diesel or battery), the number of phases, and whether you need an electric starter, an automatic transfer switch or a silent model. Add the generator type, the model if you have one, whether the unit is new or used, your city and your budget in AED. Say whether it is for a home, an office or a site, because the advice differs.

Write your need in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice. BlaBlaPrice's 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 price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide. For smaller backup options, see portable power stations and UPS units.