Phone diagnosis
A phone that appeared to need a screen replacement was fixed by correcting a minor fault, with no charge.
Minutes
Al Warqa
Minutes is a repair and personal-services counter in Al Warqa where customers bring watches and mobile phones. Reviews highlight quick watch fixes and careful phone troubleshooting, including cases where a loose connection was repaired without charging for an unnecessary screen replacement.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,320 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Watch repairs
Customers report fast, careful watch repairs, including setting a watch and suggesting solutions for specific issues.
Honest handling
One phone repair review says the shop fixed the issue without charging when a replacement was no longer needed.
Bag repair
A handbag repair was completed to the customer’s satisfaction, with the work described as friendly and professional.
Shoe repairs
Reviews specifically mention repairs to sandals and shoes, including a strap, heel tip and gum removal.
Console repair
A customer reported that a much-loved gaming console was repaired and working again.
Clean work
A review praises the repair as quick and clean, with no scratches left behind.
Arabic engraving
The team handled Arabic engraving for children on a curved wooden Tripp Trapp chair.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request diagnosis. Before approving a screen replacement, ask the technician to check for a loose connection or minor fault first.
Check pricing. Ask for the cost before agreeing to a watch-strap change, since one review found that service expensive.
Use mall time. The mall setting makes it practical to leave an item for repair while using the parking and browsing nearby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Arabian Center - Ground Floor - near Lulu hypermarket
Al Mizhar First - Al Mizhar, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Higher pricing
One customer felt the shop was more expensive than other places, especially for changing a watch strap.
Rude service
A customer described the staff at this location as rude, argumentative and unprofessional.
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The Bottom Line
Minutes is a repair counter in Al Warqa for practical fixes that range from watches and mobile phones to shoes, bags and gaming consoles. The reviews are strongest on watch work and phone troubleshooting: customers describe quick watch repairs, while two separate phone stories say apparent screen problems were resolved by checking a loose connection or replugging the screen instead of replacing it. There is useful range beyond electronics.
Customers mention handbag repairs, sandal and shoe work, including a strap, heel tip and gum removal, plus a gaming-console repair that left the device working again. The shop has also handled a more unusual request: Arabic engraving for children on a curved Tripp Trapp chair. Speed and convenience are recurring advantages, and the mall location means you can leave an item and use the parking and surrounding shops while it is being handled.
Do ask for a quote first, though. One reviewer said changing a watch strap was very expensive, while another felt the overall pricing was higher than elsewhere. Most service comments are positive, but one customer reported rude and argumentative staff, so expectations may depend on the visit.