Electrical Works

Electrical work in Dubai

Electrical faults are the ones most worth diagnosing properly rather than patching. A breaker that trips is doing its job — it is telling you something is wrong. Resetting it repeatedly without finding out what is the single most common mistake we are called out to correct.

Fault finding

• A breaker that keeps tripping. Either too much load on the circuit or a genuine fault. The two need very different fixes, and only testing tells you which.
• An RCD that trips the whole property. Usually moisture or a failing appliance. We isolate it circuit by circuit rather than guessing.
• Sockets or lights that have gone dead. Often a loose connection at one point affecting everything downstream.
• Flickering lights. A loose connection somewhere. Worth taking seriously — loose connections generate heat.
• Warm socket or a burning smell. Stop using the circuit and call. This one is not worth waiting on.

Installation work

• New sockets, switches and dedicated appliance points
• Light fittings, spotlights, chandeliers and outdoor lighting
• Ceiling and exhaust fans
• DB board work and circuit additions
• Partial and full rewiring
• Water heater and AC isolators

How much does an electrician cost in Dubai?

Priced per job once we know the scope. Adding a socket to an existing circuit is small work; running a new circuit from the board is not. We quote before starting, and where a job requires building or landlord approval we will tell you at that stage rather than on the day.

Do I need permission from my building?

Often, yes — many Dubai buildings require approval before work on the DB board or anything affecting common areas. Getting that approval is normally the owner's or tenant's responsibility, and we will tell you clearly when it applies so you are not caught out mid-job.

Frequently paired with plumbing work — a water heater or pump needs both trades. Also see water heater installation and, for smaller jobs around the property, general handyman work.

Areas we cover in Dubai

Electrical work is booked across Dubai, usually within the day. We work across Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, JVC, JVT, Deira, Bur Dubai, Karama, Al Quoz and the surrounding communities — our own base is in Satwa, so central Dubai is usually a short run. If you are not sure whether we reach you, ask: the answer is nearly always yes.

Get a price for your job

Tell us what is tripping, what has stopped working, or what you want installed. Send us a message on WhatsApp with a photo of the problem, or call 050-8608737. We will tell you what we think it is, what it will cost, and when we can come. Quotes are free and the price is agreed before any work starts.