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Electrical work covers everything from minor repairs and socket installations to full villa rewiring and distribution board upgrades across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and beyond. Homeowners, landlords, and fit-out contractors typically need a licensed electrician when moving into a new property, renovating, or dealing with tripping breakers and faulty wiring. Costs vary depending on the complexity of the job, the size of the property, materials specified, and whether DEWA or ADDC approvals are required. Older buildings often need more extensive remedial work, which can affect both timeline and budget. By using QuotesDone, you can describe your requirements once and receive several competitive quotes from vetted, licensed electrical contractors — completely free — making it straightforward to compare pricing, credentials, and availability before committing.

What you can request

  • Distribution board (DB) replacement or upgrade, including circuit breaker installation
  • Complete villa or apartment rewiring and cable replacement
  • Power point, light switch, and socket installation or relocation
  • Outdoor and garden lighting installation, including low-voltage and LED systems
  • DEWA or ADDC connection application support and inspection preparation
  • Fault finding, circuit testing, and repair of tripping or dead circuits

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Electrical Work & Contractors in the UAE — FAQs

What factors affect the cost of electrical work in the UAE?
Pricing depends on the scope of work, property size, type of materials used, and whether authority approvals from DEWA or ADDC are needed. Emergency call-outs and work in older buildings that require remedial upgrades will also increase the overall cost.
Do electricians in the UAE need to be licensed, and how can I verify this?
Yes — electrical contractors must hold a valid trade licence and, for utility-related work, be registered with the relevant authority such as DEWA in Dubai or ADDC in Abu Dhabi. Always ask a contractor to share their licence number and check it on the relevant authority's website before work begins.
How long does a typical electrical job take to complete?
Minor repairs or additional socket installations can often be completed within a few hours, while a full rewire of a villa may take several days to a week. Jobs requiring authority inspection and sign-off will add extra time, so factor this in when planning a renovation or handover deadline.

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Suppliers will need to know

  1. 01What electrical work do you need — new wiring, lighting, sockets, a new board, or a new or bigger electricity connection?
  2. 02What kind of property is it, roughly how big, and how many rooms?
  3. 03Do you know whether the power supply is single-phase or three-phase? "Not sure" is fine.
  4. 04Which emirate and area?

Documents and approvals suppliers are held to

  • Valid trade licence covering electrical worksthe relevant emirate authority
  • Contractor approved by DEWA or the relevant emirate utilityDEWA / the relevant emirate authority
  • Utility NOC and connection approval for new or modified supplyDEWA / the relevant emirate authority
  • Test and inspection certificate on completion