Watch fixes
A broken watch clasp that no one else in Dubai could handle was repaired in 20 minutes.
Minutes
Me'aisem
Minutes in Me'aisem is a repair and personalisation shop covering everyday fixes, from mobile phones and watches to shoes and bags. Reviews are especially useful for watch strap and clasp repairs, phone fixes while you wait, and carefully prepared engraving gifts.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
537 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Phone repairs
One customer had a phone repaired while waiting and called the outlet reliable.
Sandal repair
A replacement buckle bought in Satwa was fitted to a favourite sandal successfully.
Engraving care
For a personalised money clip, the shop sent several mock-ups before completing the engraving quickly.
Shoe delivery
A shoe-repair job was returned neatly packed, with the customer praising both the work and price.
Small fixes
The team handled tiny requests well, including tightening sunglasses and fixing a glass in minutes.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm quotes. Ask for the total printing cost first; one review reports 48 AED for 16 pages.
Check warranty. For screen repairs, clarify warranty terms and test the phone before leaving, given one disputed follow-up.
Protect keys. If replacing a car-key battery, explain the opening method and confirm the key will not be forced.
Request mock-ups. For a gift engraving, ask to see design mock-ups first; this helped one customer approve the final message.
Ask about parts. For brand-device repairs, ask whether a spare part needs ordering before you leave the item.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Centre - Ground Floor - near Carrefour
Me'aisem First - Me'aisem, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Watch repairs
Watch repairs and strap replacement are repeatedly described as fast and professional.
custom made a thank you plate
The shop created a custom thank-you plate for a sculpture and advised on the design.
Common Concerns
Print pricing
One customer said printing 16 pages cost 48 AED and described the price as excessive.
Screen dispute
A customer reported an iPhone screen still malfunctioned after repair and said a later warranty request was refused.
Key damage
A customer said a car key was broken during battery replacement and had to pay 900 dirhams for a new key.
Battery value
A customer compared a 30 AED battery with a cheaper Carrefour alternative and was offered exchange rather than a refund.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
48 AED
print just 16 pages
“I will never forgive them for charging me 48 AED to print just 16 pages”Google review · May 2025
900 dirhams
new key
“I ended up paying 900 dirhams for a new key”Google review · December 2023
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The Bottom Line
Minutes in Me'aisem is a practical repair counter for jobs that range from watch and mobile-phone repairs to shoe work, engraving and printing. The reviews are strongest on watch fixes: customers mention strap replacements, a clasp repaired in 20 minutes, and even a sandal repair completed in seconds. Phone repair can also be quick, with one customer saying their phone was fixed while they waited.
Personalisation is another clear strength. A money-clip engraving customer received several mock-ups before production, while another review describes a custom thank-you plate for a sculpture, with help refining the design. Shoe work has also earned specific praise, including neatly packed repaired shoes returned at what one customer called an excellent price.
There are important reasons to confirm details before handing anything over. One review reports being charged 48 AED for 16 printed pages, while another says a 30 AED car-key battery was expensive compared with Carrefour and could only be exchanged. A separate customer reported a damaged car key after battery work and paid 900 dirhams for a replacement.
An iPhone screen repair also led to a warranty disagreement, so test repaired devices and clarify coverage before leaving.