Al Nafeh electrician checking a distribution board in a Dubai apartment

Electrical Services

Electrician in Dubai for repairs, wiring and installation

We help with tripping circuits, faulty sockets, lighting repairs and new electrical installations in Dubai. A technician checks the problem and explains the recommended work and quote before repairs begin.

  • A dedicated maintenance team
  • Residential, commercial and industrial call-outs
  • Price agreed before work starts
  • Call or WhatsAppOpen 24/7
  • Quote before repairsApproved before work starts
  • Homes and businessesRepairs and planned maintenance
  • In-house techniciansOne team to contact

Problems we can help with

  • Lights flickering or dimming for no reason
  • A breaker that keeps tripping
  • Sockets that are dead, loose or warm to the touch
  • A burning smell near a switch or distribution board
  • Sparking when you plug something in
  • Old wiring you want checked before a new tenancy

Tell us what you’ve noticed so we can assess the problem and recommend the next step. Book a technician

Electrical Services: available services

The cost depends on the work, materials and access required. We explain any visit charges when arranging your appointment and quote for the agreed work before starting.

  • Fault-finding and repair

    Quote based on the job

    Tracing and fixing tripped breakers, dead circuits, faulty switches and intermittent power loss.

  • Socket and switch installation

    Quote based on the job

    Supply and fitting of new sockets, switches, dimmers and USB outlets to match your interior.

  • Lighting installation

    Quote based on the job

    Downlights, pendant fittings, chandeliers and LED strip lighting, wired and finished neatly.

  • Distribution board and panel upgrades

    Quote based on the job

    Replacing old or undersized boards, labelling circuits and fitting correctly rated breakers.

  • Rewiring

    Quote based on the job

    Partial or full rewiring for villas and apartments being renovated or brought up to standard.

  • Annual maintenance contracts

    Quote based on the job

    Scheduled electrical checks and priority call-outs for homes, offices and retail units.

Electrician installing ceiling lighting in a Dubai home

What every electrical call-out includes

  • Visual inspection of the circuit or fitting
  • Voltage and continuity testing
  • Fault identified and explained in plain language
  • Fixed price agreed before work begins
  • Correctly rated parts
  • Work area left clean and tidy

How your visit works

  1. Describe the fault

    Call, WhatsApp or book online. A photo or short video helps us prepare.

  2. Technician visits

    We confirm a time slot and arrive with the tools and parts most faults need.

  3. Diagnosis and price

    You get a clear explanation of the fault and a fixed price before any work starts.

  4. Fixed and tested

    We test the circuit in front of you and explain any follow-up care.

Who pays for electrical repairs: landlord or tenant?

Under Dubai’s Law No. 26 of 2007, landlords are responsible for repairs that affect a tenant’s use of the property, which covers most electrical faults, while tenants handle day-to-day upkeep such as replacing a bulb. Many tenancy contracts set a minor-repair threshold, often around AED 500, below which the tenant pays. Check your contract, and ask us for an itemised invoice to share with your landlord or property manager.

Electrical safety in Dubai’s heat and humidity

Dubai’s heat keeps air conditioning and refrigeration running hard for most of the year, and that load falls on wiring, breakers and distribution boards that were often sized decades ago. Heat and humidity also degrade insulation and connections faster than in milder climates, which is why warm sockets, tripping breakers and flickering lights are among the most common calls we get, especially in older buildings.

In towers and managed buildings, work on shared risers, main panels or anything affecting the building’s supply usually needs sign-off from building management. We can arrange the necessary permits or NOCs where required, so you are not left dealing with the building office yourself.

What drives the cost of an electrical job

The repair cost depends on the diagnosis and the work required. Costs rise with the number of points being added or rewired, whether a distribution board needs upgrading, and how accessible the wiring is behind walls or ceilings. We confirm a fixed price once the fault is diagnosed, before any work begins.

Electrical Services: common questions

How much does an electrician call-out cost in Dubai?

The cost depends on the scope, materials and access needed. Contact us with the job details or photos; we’ll explain any visit charges and quote before repair or installation work begins.

Can you fix a breaker that keeps tripping?

Yes. A tripping breaker usually points to an overloaded circuit, a faulty appliance or a wiring fault, and our electricians can inspect the circuit to identify the cause.

Do you rewire apartments and villas?

Yes, we carry out partial and full rewiring for renovations and older properties, and we arrange any building-management permits that towers require.

Is my landlord responsible for electrical repairs?

Generally yes. Under Law No. 26 of 2007, landlords cover repairs that affect use of the property, though many tenancy contracts set a minor-repair threshold for tenants. Check your contract for the exact terms.

Do you offer annual electrical maintenance contracts?

Yes, our annual maintenance contracts include scheduled electrical checks plus priority call-outs, for homes and businesses.

Why is my socket warm to the touch?

A warm socket usually means a loose connection or an overloaded circuit, both of which are a fire risk. Switch it off at the breaker and have it checked as soon as possible.

Arrange an electrical repair

Call or WhatsApp to discuss the work, or request a visit online. We’ll confirm availability and explain the next steps.

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