Starting a mobile phone repair business in Dubai involves a technical repair/maintenance-services activity licence through Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), one of the more accessible retail-adjacent businesses to license given its comparatively light regulatory footprint.
Licensing considerations
A phone repair business needs an electronics repair activity licence, and if the business also sells accessories, cases or refurbished devices retail alongside repair services, an additional retail activity may need to be reflected on the licence.
Genuine vs third-party parts
Using third-party replacement parts rather than manufacturer-original parts is common in this trade, though it's worth being transparent with customers about parts sourcing as a matter of good business practice and potentially consumer-protection compliance, rather than a specific licensing requirement.
Costs and timeline
Costs are driven by a small retail/workshop premises, repair tools and equipment, and parts inventory — a comparatively low-cost entry point into a physical retail-adjacent trade. Model your base licensing cost with this site's Business Setup Cost Calculator.