Jewellery repair

Jewellery repair in the UAE: what it costs and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

In the UAE, a basic jewellery repair starts at about AED 50, and ring resizing at about AED 75. Specialist restoration of gold and diamond pieces is charged per hour of labour, often AED 200 to AED 1,000 or more. Prices depend on the metal, the stones and how complex the work is, so a free request on BlaBlaPrice is the quickest way to see current quotes.

VAT and what the quote includes

Repairs for retail customers carry 5% VAT on the full charge, including the making charges, so ask whether a quote is before or after VAT. Request the total with VAT shown separately, and the labour and any parts listed as separate lines. That lets you compare two workshops fairly, even when one quotes a lower labour figure.

Licensed workshops

Repair and alteration of jewellery is a licensed business activity in Dubai, so a workshop should be able to show its trade licence. Also ask who will do the work: a specialist with the right tools can restore pieces that a general jeweller cannot handle, and that work is charged at a higher hourly rate.

Season and collection

The mild months from November to March are the comfortable time to visit a workshop in person, while from May to September the very hot weather makes trips across town less pleasant. Some workshops run a repair van that comes to your doorstep. Ask before you book whether a collection service reaches your city, whether that is Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain.

What to put in your request

Name the item (ring, chain, bracelet or earring), the work needed, and the metal, such as gold, silver or platinum. Say whether it has stones or a weave pattern, how urgent the job is, your city and your budget in AED. The workshop can then give a price for your piece instead of a general range.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the piece and the repair in your own words in the chat, and add a photo of the item if it helps. The AI reads the request, asks what is missing and looks through workshops' websites and price lists in this country, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Workshops registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. You can start from the home page or look at household services.