How much is an annual maintenance contract in Dubai?

One maintenance company publishes plans from AED 1,499 a year for an apartment and from AED 2,999 a year for a villa. Prices vary by company, property size and what is included.

What does an apartment AMC usually include?

The published apartment plan includes 2 AC service visits, 1 plumbing inspection, 1 electrical inspection, no call-out fees during the plan, and a 12-month workmanship warranty on repairs.

Is an AMC cheaper than paying per visit?

The same company estimates pay-per-service at AED 6,000 or more a year for a 2-bedroom apartment and more than AED 10,000 for a villa. These are its own figures, so compare quotes for your home.

Annual maintenance contracts in Dubai

The short answer

An annual maintenance contract (AMC) in Dubai bundles scheduled AC servicing, plumbing and electrical checks and call-outs for a yearly fee. One maintenance company publishes plans from AED 1,499 a year for an apartment and AED 2,999 for a villa, and estimates pay-per-visit at over AED 10,000 a year for a villa. Compare what each plan includes.

By SoukLocal editorial teamUpdated 28 October 2026

Apartment AMCFrom AED 1,499 / year

Villa AMCFrom AED 2,999 / year

Pay-per-visit, villaAED 10,000+ / year

These prices are one company's published figures, reported by Resident in June 2026. They are a reference point, not a market average.

What a published apartment plan includes

2 AC service visits a year.
1 plumbing inspection and 1 electrical inspection.
No call-out fees for the plan's duration.
12-month workmanship warranty on repairs.
Visit reports on WhatsApp within 24 hours.
A 14-day money-back period, and cancellation after 6 months with 30 days' notice and a prorated refund.

How to compare AMCs

Count the scheduled visits, especially AC services before summer.
Check what is excluded: parts, materials, gas top-ups, and emergency call-outs out of hours.
Ask for response times for emergencies such as leaks or AC failure.
Check the warranty on repairs and how reports are shared.
Check cancellation and refund terms.
Make sure the company is licensed for the work it does. Maintenance on SoukLocal.

Sources

Resident: AMC vs pay-per-service in Dubai (18 June 2026), citing European Technical's published prices

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and vary by community and authority: confirm with the authority or your consultant before you start work.