Windscreen damage is very common in UAE due to stone chips from desert roads and construction sites, and the extreme temperature differentials between air-conditioned interiors and the hot desert exterior. A chip left unrepaired can spread into a crack requiring full windscreen replacement. This guide covers windscreen repair and replacement costs in UAE 2026.
Windscreen Repair and Replacement Cost – UAE 2026
| Service Type | Independent Windscreen Specialist | Dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Stone chip repair (single chip) | AED 100-250 | AED 200-400 |
| Multiple chip repair (up to 3) | AED 200-400 | AED 350-700 |
| Windscreen replacement (standard, no ADAS) | AED 600-2,000 | AED 1,200-4,000 |
| Windscreen replacement (with forward camera/ADAS) | AED 1,500-5,000 | AED 3,000-10,000 |
| Rear windscreen replacement | AED 400-1,500 | AED 800-3,000 |
| Rear windscreen heater strip repair | AED 100-300 | AED 200-600 |
Windscreen Repair vs Replacement in UAE
A stone chip can usually be repaired with resin injection if:
- The chip is smaller than a 10-dirham coin
- It is not in the driver’s direct line of vision
- It has not been contaminated with water or dust
- It has not been left long enough to spread into a crack
Chip repair costs AED 100-250 and takes 30-60 minutes. A repaired chip is usually invisible in normal use. Do not use your car’s rear windscreen defroster or high-pressure wash immediately before repair.
ADAS Windscreen Calibration
Modern vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) — lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise — have forward-facing cameras mounted on or behind the windscreen. After replacing an ADAS windscreen, the camera must be recalibrated to ensure safety systems work correctly. Calibration cost: AED 400-1,200 (static) or AED 600-2,000 (dynamic road calibration).
Popular UAE Car Windscreen Replacement Costs
Toyota Land Cruiser 200/300 (no ADAS): AED 1,000-2,500. Nissan Patrol Y62 (with ADAS): AED 1,800-4,500. BMW 5-Series (with ADAS): AED 2,000-5,500. Toyota Camry (no ADAS): AED 600-1,400. Ford Raptor (with ADAS): AED 2,000-5,000.
Find windscreen specialists: windscreen repair in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.