Overview
One Click Dubai provides AC and HVAC annual maintenance contracts across Dubai for apartments, villas, offices, shops, restaurants and whole buildings. Our contract includes six scheduled service visits a year and same-day response when something breaks down.
An annual maintenance contract, or AMC, is a simple idea that is often sold vaguely. This page explains what should happen at each visit, what a contract normally includes and leaves out, what AMCs cost in Dubai by type of property, when a contract saves money and when it does not, and how to compare two quotes line by line.
It applies to split, ducted, cassette, VRF and package units, and to the chillers, air handlers and fan coil units that serve larger buildings.
AC annual maintenance contracts in Dubai: the short answers
An AC annual maintenance contract in Dubai is an agreement under which a company services your air conditioning at set intervals through the year and attends breakdowns on agreed terms, for a fixed annual price.
Most contracts sold in Dubai offer two to four visits a year. Six visits means a service about every two months, which suits a climate where systems run for most of the year.
What happens at each preventive maintenance visit
An AMC is a preventative maintenance contract: the visits exist to prevent breakdowns, not to react to them. A proper AC maintenance visit follows a checklist, takes readings, and leaves a report. For a split or ducted system, each visit should cover the items below. If a contractor's visit lasts ten minutes and consists of rinsing a filter, it is not maintenance.
Not every task at every visit
With six visits a year, the tasks are spread. Filters, drains, electrical checks and readings are done every time. Deep cleaning of the indoor coil and a full outdoor coil wash are done once or twice a year, timed before the summer. The schedule is written into the contract so that you know which visit includes what.
Single services outside a contract are described on our AC service and maintenance page.
What an AMC includes, and what it usually does not
AC maintenance contracts in Dubai differ most in what they leave out. The table shows how the common items are usually treated across the market. Ask for each line in writing.
Our contract
A basic contract covers servicing only. A comprehensive contract adds labour for breakdowns and may add certain parts. Neither is better in itself. A new system needs little more than servicing, while an older one benefits from breakdown cover.
AC AMC prices in Dubai by property type
AC AMC prices in Dubai range from about AED 300 a year for a single split unit to AED 8,000 and more for a large ducted villa, at published 2026 market rates. The price depends on the number and type of units, the number of visits and what is included.
Per-unit guide
Reading these ranges
The wide ranges reflect different numbers of visits and different inclusions. Most of the lower figures are for two visits a year with cleaning only. A contract with six visits and same-day response sits toward the upper part of a range, because it involves three times the attendance. Divide any quote by the number of visits to get a per-visit figure. If that falls well below what a single proper service costs, about AED 150 to 350 for a split unit, the visits will be short ones.
These are market ranges, not our price list. Our price for your property follows a survey, because the age and condition of the units matter as much as their number. Prices exclude 5% VAT unless stated.
Commercial HVAC maintenance contracts
A commercial HVAC maintenance contract covers the cooling of a workplace or business, where a failure costs trade, stock or working hours. The scope is wider than a home contract, and the terms matter more.
What a commercial contract should add
Restaurants and kitchens need more frequent attention than offices, because grease and heat load the filters and coils. Server rooms and clinics need the fastest response. We set the visit plan to the premises, within the six visits a year or with more where the use demands it.
For buildings with central plant, see chiller maintenance. For kitchen extraction, see commercial kitchen hood repair.
How many visits, and when
In Dubai, the most important service of the year is the one before summer. Air conditioning here runs hard from April to October, and a system that enters May with clean coils, clear drains and a correct gas charge will usually get through the season without trouble.
Some commercial sites ask for a monthly service agreement. For kitchens, server rooms and premises that run their cooling day and night, monthly visits are justified, and we quote for them.
Two visits a year, the market minimum, leaves a system unattended for most of the summer. Filters in a Dubai home need cleaning far more often than twice a year, and a drain that blocks in July floods a ceiling long before a November visit. Six visits put a technician in front of the system about every two months.
Between visits, wash the filters yourself every two to four weeks in summer if you can reach them. It takes five minutes and is the single most useful thing an owner can do.
AMC or pay per visit: the break-even
A maintenance contract costs less than paying for the same visits one at a time, and it adds priority response. Whether it is worth having depends on how many units you have, how old they are, and how much a breakdown would cost you.
Working it out
For most Dubai homes, at least two full services a year per unit.
At about AED 150 to 350 per split unit per visit at market rates.
One or two a year on older systems, each with a diagnostic fee.
And give some value to same-day response and a fixed schedule you do not have to remember.
For a home with three or four units, the contract usually wins on price alone. For a single new unit, it is a convenience more than a saving, and we say so.
How to compare two AMC quotes
Two AMC quotes can differ by half and both be fair, because they describe different services. Put them side by side on the same lines before looking at the price.
Signs of a contract to avoid
Ask to see a sample service report before you sign. A company that maintains systems properly has one to show.
Contract terms worth reading
The service is delivered by technicians, but the contract decides what you can insist on. These are the clauses to read.
We carry out a survey before the contract starts and list any existing faults with prices. That protects both sides: you know the condition of what you have, and nothing found later is argued over.
Villa AC maintenance contracts
A villa AC AMC covers more equipment, and more that is hidden, than an apartment contract. A typical villa has several ducted systems in the ceilings or on the roof, long drain runs, and ductwork that an apartment tenant never sees.
Duct cleaning is a separate service that villas need every few years. We carry it out with rotary brushes, HEPA vacuums and camera inspection. See AC duct cleaning.
Contracts for landlords, buildings and owners' associations
A building or portfolio contract puts every unit on one schedule with one set of records, which is what a landlord or facilities manager needs.
In many Dubai tenancy contracts the landlord is responsible for major maintenance and the tenant for minor upkeep, but the tenancy contract itself decides. Check yours before taking out a contract, and ask whether the building's management already holds one for the chilled water or common systems.
What a service report should show
A service report is the proof of work and the record of your system's condition. After each visit you should receive one, on paper or by message, covering the points below.
Readings matter because they can be compared. A unit whose running current rises from visit to visit, or whose temperature difference narrows, is heading for a failure, and the report shows it months ahead.
What regular maintenance prevents
Most summer AC breakdowns in Dubai come from a short list of neglected items, and every one of them is covered by a routine visit.
A compressor is the costliest part of an air conditioner, and the common causes of its failure, high pressure from a dirty condenser and low gas from an untreated leak, are both things a maintenance visit checks. For repairs, see AC repair, and for gas work see AC gas refill.
When an AMC is not worth it
A maintenance contract is not right for everyone, and it is better to say so.
If one of these describes you, a single service visit is the better choice.
How to set up a contract with us
Setting up a contract takes one visit and a short document.
A technician lists every unit with its type, capacity, age and condition, and takes baseline readings. The survey is AED 100 plus VAT.
Anything already wrong is noted and priced separately.
Six visits, same-day response, the task list, what is included and excluded, and the price.
Visit months are agreed and put in the calendar. You are reminded before each one.
Visits take place as planned, each followed by a report.
At the end of the year you receive a summary of each unit's condition and any works worth planning.
We cover all of Dubai, including Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, JLT, Downtown, Business Bay, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Dubai Hills and Deira.
Does the brand of AC change the contract?
An AMC covers the system you have, whatever its make. We maintain all brands under contract, including Daikin, Carrier, LG, Samsung, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Gree, Midea, O General and York.
If your building has a mix of makes and ages, that is normal, and one contract covers them all.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AC annual maintenance contract?
An agreement under which a company services your air conditioning at set intervals and attends breakdowns on agreed terms, for a fixed yearly price.
How much does an AC AMC cost in Dubai?
At 2026 market rates, about AED 300 to 1,000 a year for one split unit, AED 900 to 3,500 for a two or three-bedroom apartment, and AED 3,500 to 8,000 or more for a ducted villa.
How many visits does your AMC include?
Six scheduled visits a year.
How quickly do you respond to a breakdown under contract?
The same day.
What is included in an AC maintenance contract?
Scheduled servicing: filters, coils, drains, electrical checks, readings and a report. Parts, refrigerant and deep cleaning are set out in each contract.
Are spare parts included?
Across the market, parts are usually excluded or discounted. Ours are set out line by line in your contract.
Is an AMC worth it?
Usually, for three or more units, for older systems, for villas and for any business. For one new unit, single services may be enough.
Do you offer commercial HVAC maintenance contracts?
Yes, for offices, shops, restaurants, clinics and whole buildings.
Do you offer villa AC maintenance contracts?
Yes, covering ducted and split systems, drains, outdoor units and controls.
Can I pay per visit instead?
Yes. Single services are available at any time.
Do you maintain chillers under contract?
Yes, with six visits a year, tube cleaning and oil analysis.
How do I get a quote?
Book a survey. We list your units, check their condition and send a written proposal.
Request an AMC proposal
Call or WhatsApp +971 55 209 9785, or use the booking form. Tell us the type of property and roughly how many units you have, and we will arrange the survey.