Oil changes
A regular visitor describes the oil-change service as consistent, clearly explained and fairly priced.
Emarat- Safa
Al Wasl
Emarat-Safa is a petrol station in Al Wasl where you can refuel, pick up food or coffee, and arrange practical car care such as an oil change or wash. Reviews make the oil-change service and one-stop convenience worth considering, but the car wash’s wait times and finish can vary sharply.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
679 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly service
Some customers find the fuel attendants friendly, accommodating and focused on getting drivers moving quickly.
Convenient care
The station lets you combine an oil change and car wash in one stop, with one reviewer calling the wash reasonably priced.
Good coffee
The convenience offering includes sandwiches and coffee; one customer specifically enjoyed the single espresso macchiato.
Clean washes
A few regular customers report that the manual wash can leave their cars clean when the team handles it carefully.
Helpful staff
Reviews mention accommodating staff who remain patient even when customers are difficult.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. Ask about the car-wash queue before joining; even three cars ahead reportedly meant a 1h20 wait.
Inspect first. Inspect the car before leaving, especially the gearbox area, because visible dust was reported after the wash was marked complete.
Confirm extras. Before accepting fuel additives or other work, ask for the price and approval; a customer reported an unexpected fuel-filter charge.
Watch payments. Check your card transaction immediately after refuelling; one reviewer reported being charged twice and still waiting for reimbursement.
Avoid late night. If you are short on time, avoid after-midnight visits, when one review says only one person may be covering the station.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl Rd
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Fuel Injector Cleaner
Fuel Injector Cleaner is mentioned as an additive staff repeatedly offered to customers during refuelling.
steam wash package
A customer tried the steam wash package with AC antibacterial spray but reported that mud and other areas remained unclean.
Common Concerns
Long queues
The car wash is repeatedly described as taking 1.5 to 2 hours, even with only a few cars ahead.
Uneven cleaning
Several customers found dirt, dust or water marks left behind after paying for a full or steam wash.
Tyre concerns
Two reviewers said a puncture was rejected for repair, while one was offered two tyres for AED 800+ or a spare change for AED 40.
Night staffing
One review says that after midnight a single person may be handling the whole station, leading to poor service.
Washroom issues
Customers reported that the toilet was unavailable or not working, with unclear guidance about alternatives.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
188 AED
services
“I paid 188 AED FOR THEIR SERVICES”Google review · February 2024
271 dirham
fuel filter cleaning
“Usual amount to fill my car is 110 dirham and I was debited 271 dirham so the rest as they say it’s for cleaning filter I never knew it’s that expensive, which they didn’t tell me”Google review · October 2023
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The Bottom Line
Emarat-Safa in Al Wasl is useful for the basics in one stop: fuel, an oil change, a car wash, and quick food or coffee. Reviews are strongest on the oil-change side, where a regular customer praised clear explanations, fair pricing and consistent service. The station also has sandwiches and coffee, including a specifically mentioned single espresso macchiato.
The car wash is the big dividing line. Some regulars say the manual wash is clean and responsibly done, and another reviewer calls it convenient and reasonably priced. 5 to 2 hours, even with only three cars ahead.
Finish quality is inconsistent too, with reports of dirt around the gearbox, water stains and incomplete interior cleaning. If you use it, ask about the queue and inspect the car before driving away. Tyre assistance also deserves caution: reviewers say punctures were declined for repair, while one was quoted AED 800+ for two tyres or AED 40 to fit the spare.
Confirm any additive or extra work and its price before agreeing; customers have reported surprise charges for fuel-cleaner or filter services. Late-night service may be particularly slow, and washroom availability has been criticised.