Phone repairs
Reviews describe fast fixes for unusable phones, including charging-port and screen-related problems.
Minutes
Dubai Marina
Minutes is a repair service in Dubai Marina, located at Marina Mall. Reviews point to quick help with phone problems and watch repairs, while the wider offering also covers laptops, shoes, bags, printing and alterations.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
647 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Watch repairs
Watch repairs, battery-related work and strap changes are often described as quick and effective.
Shoe turnaround
One customer had two shoe repairs completed in under a week, with home pickup and delivery included.
Clothing alterations
A trousers alteration was reported as precise, alongside a shoe repair completed quickly.
Simple solutions
A phone charging problem was solved by cleaning the port, without charging the customer for the help.
Item restoration
A customer said premium-brand items were restored to a like-new condition.
Glasses fixes
The shop quickly tightened loose glasses frames so they fitted properly again.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pricing. Before paying, confirm the quoted price and barcode details in writing, especially for reserved items.
Test repairs. Test a repaired phone thoroughly before leaving and ask what happens if the fault returns.
Document faults. For gaming-controller repairs, bring a video of the fault and confirm the returned device is the same unit.
Ask about cleaning. If a phone is not charging, ask whether the port can be cleaned and tested before replacing it.
Use collection. For shoe repairs, ask about WhatsApp contact and home pickup and delivery; one customer received both.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Level P, Marina Mall - near Waitrose
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
iPhone 13 screen
An iPhone 13 with water damage was reported fixed in under 30 minutes, with a discount mentioned when the preferred screen was unavailable.
PS5 controllers
Two PS5 controllers were submitted for repair; one worked properly, while the other reportedly continued to suffer from left-stick drift.
printing, photocopying, and document scanning
One review specifically mentions document services alongside watch and mobile-device repairs.
glasses fixed
A quick frame adjustment left a customer’s glasses fitting properly again.
Common Concerns
Repair follow-up
One customer’s replacement screen developed a white mark after two days, and the shop reportedly refused further help.
Watch damage
A customer reported that a battery change left their watch badly scratched and said the response was unapologetic.
Controller issue
A PS5 controller reportedly continued drifting after repair, with the customer still seeking a clear resolution.
Price dispute
One Marina Mall customer reported being quoted 170 AED for a reserved speaker but charged 179, followed by an upsetting management interaction.
Mall pricing
A review says prices are somewhat higher, which the customer linked to the shop’s Marina Mall location.
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The Bottom Line
Minutes is a handy repair counter inside Marina Mall in Dubai Marina, especially for everyday phone and watch problems. Reviews describe unusable phones being restored quickly, charging ports being cleaned successfully, and watches repaired or adjusted without much waiting. The shop also handles shoe repairs, trousers alterations, glasses fixes and restoration work on premium-brand items.
There are useful convenience touches. A shoe-repair customer arranged the job through WhatsApp, had two pairs completed in less than a week, and received home pickup and delivery. Another phone customer was impressed when a charging issue was solved by cleaning the port and no payment was requested.
Printing, photocopying and document scanning are also mentioned, although the business description covers a broader range of repair and personalisation services. The main caution is quality control and follow-up. One phone screen developed a white mark after two days and the customer said the shop refused to help; another watch was badly scratched during a battery change.
A PS5 controller reportedly retained a drifting fault after repeated checks. Prices may also run higher than elsewhere because the branch is in the mall, so confirm the quote and test repaired items before leaving.