Where can I get my camera serviced in the UAE?

We receive a lot of enquiries about where and how to get your cameras and lenses repaired, serviced, fixed or cleaned in the UAE. Here's a general idea on where to go, depending on what camera you use and a few tips if you're going to do it yourself.

Local Businesses 

Specialist Technique General Trading
Helix Medical Center

Sheikh Zayed Rd

Near ADCB Metro Station, Karama
Click here for directions

T: 0545039169 (Ask for Mr. Kshoni Raman)

The Specialist Technique General Trading team have been trained by Hasselblad, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm and Canon and have been handling cameras for over 20 years. They charge AED125 to clean full-frame cameras and around AED75 for cameras with a cropped sensor. Prices for cleaning/servicing body and lenses start at AED125 to around AED300. A full quotation will be given when you drop your camera off, subject to inspection.

Services by Brands

National Store LLC - Canon
Click here for directions

T: 043417152

E: servicecanon@jk.ae

National Stores is the official distributor of Canon products in the UAE. They can service, clean or repair your camera. They charge AED250 for sensor cleaning and AED150+ for lens cleaning. Cleaning takes approximately 2 days, and repair work can take up to a week, depending on availability of parts. A full quotation will be given when you drop your camera off, subject to inspection. 

Grand Stores - Nikon/Fujifilm
Click here for directions

T: 048800055

Grand Stores is the official distributor of Nikon and Fujifilm products in the UAE. You can drop your camera off directly at their service center (directions above) or at any Grand Store outlet in the UAE. Sensor cleaning costs up to AED300 for full-frame Nikon cameras and from AED100 for cropped sensor Nikons and Fujifilms. Cleaning takes approximately 5 days, servicing takes 7 days and repair work can take up to 2 weeks depending on availability of parts.  A full quotation will be given when you drop your camera off, subject to inspection. 

Jumbo Electronics - Sony
Click here for directions

T: 043410101
E: sony.service@jumbo.ae

Jumbo Electronics is the official distributor of Sony products in the UAE. You can drop your camera off directly at their multiple service centers across the UAE; you'll find a list of locations here. Cleaning and servicing takes approximately 1-2 weeks. You'll only be charged if your camera is out-of-warranty. If this is the case, a full quotation will be given when you drop your camera off, subject to inspection.  

Perpetual Exposure - Leica
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T: 80053422
E: support@perpetual-exposure.com

Perpetual Exposure is the premium distributor and exclusive retailer of Leica products in the UAE. Sensory cleaning is performed in Dubai within 5 days; all other services will be performed in Germany in 7-9 weeks. Cleaning starts from AED450; all other services dependent on what needs done. A full quotation will be given when you drop your camera off, subject to inspection.  

Salam - Pentax
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T: 047048484

Salam is the premium distributor Pentax products in the UAE. Cleaning and servicing starts from AED100. Salam aim to have your camera cleaned within 1 week and servicing completed in 1-2 weeks. A full quotation will be given when you drop your camera off, subject to inspection.  

DIY 

Cleaning your camera's sensor isn't as scary as you might think. There are millions of online tutorials demonstrating how to clean your camera and sensors by yourself, like this one.

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Did we forget your brand of camera? Do you know of another local business who you trust to clean and service your camera gear? Do you have any nifty tips to share with us? Send us an email: info@gulfphotoplus.com.