Car storage in Dubai: 14 operators compared
Prices, insured cover, access notice and care routines, taken from each operator's own pages.
The short answer
Indoor car storage in Dubai starts at AED 1,200 a month for an uncooled bay and AED 1,500 for a bay sold as climate controlled, if you commit to several months. Other printed rates run up to AED 3,400. The price is the easy part. Read what happens if the car is damaged.
AED 1,200
Lowest printed indoor rate: Aeon MySpace. Its climate room is AED 2,200.
AED 1.5m
Largest per-car cover stated, at Unit03, whose monthly rate from AED 1,500 is also among the lowest.
1 hour
Shortest notice published, at Approved Storage.
23-25 °C
The only temperature printed by a car specialist, at Parc Fermé, which prints no price. Why that matters
Who to call, in order of what they publish
Our pick comes first, with the reasons and the trade-off. Below it, the order counts how many of six facts an operator prints, then sorts by price. That part measures openness, not quality. Method
- Pprice
- Cper-car cover figure
- Aaccess rule
- Bbattery routine
- Eengine-start routine
- Ttemperature figure
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AED 1,500
on 6 or 12 months, plus 5% VAT. AED 1,700 for one month, AED 1,600 on three.
- Climate
- Says climate controlled, no figure.
- Cover
- Up to AED 1.5m on the car, as stated.
- Access
- By appointment, working hours, 24 hours' notice.
- Care
- Battery conditioner. Engine start every 10 days, run to temperature every 21.
Watch for: Full stay is paid up front and the car must arrive clean. Books out fast from February, in its own words. source 1 source 2
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AED 3,000
labelled a limited time offer. VAT not mentioned.
- Climate
- AC and active dehumidifiers, no figure.
- Cover
- Up to AED 750,000 market value, as standard.
- Access
- One hour's notice during working hours.
- Care
- Trickle charging, engine starts and exercise runs, tyre cradles.
Watch for: Cars sit on hydraulic stacking lifts, so yours may be above or below another. No cover is stated past AED 750,000. source 1
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AED 1,200
indoor bay. Climate room AED 2,200. Outdoor AED 450.
- Climate
- Climate rooms at the higher price only.
- Cover
- Warehouse cover, complimentary up to AED 500,000.
- Access
- Call ahead. No walk-ins and no stated hours of notice.
- Care
- Periodic battery checks on long plans. Tyre checks can be arranged.
Watch for: An older page on its site still lists weekly rates of AED 140 to 600. Ask which table applies before you pay. source 1 source 2
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AED 1,500
on 5 to 12 months. AED 1,800 on 1 to 4 months. Annual plans: AED 16,000 and AED 19,500.
- Climate
- Enclosed, climate-controlled bays, no figure.
- Cover
- None stated. It advises owners to keep their own insurance.
- Access
- States 24/7 accessibility.
- Care
- Battery conditioner. Engine start monthly on Standard, "bi-monthly" on Premium.
Watch for: AED 16,000 a year works out at about AED 1,333 a month, below its own monthly rate. An admin fee applies on Premium coordination. source 1 source 2 source 3
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AED 1,800
on a yearly plan. AED 2,100 monthly, AED 1,950 on six months.
- Climate
- Says a consistent temperature, no figure.
- Cover
- Optional add-on, no value stated.
- Access
- 24 hours' notice. Visits by appointment.
- Care
- Trickle charger, scheduled engine starts, tyre mats.
Watch for: Wash and enclosed pickup are add-ons with no price given. source 1 source 2 source 3
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AED 2,300
Plus, 3 to 6 months. Standard AED 2,650 on 1 to 3 months. Ultra AED 24,000 a year.
- Climate
- Temperature and humidity control, no figure.
- Cover
- Nothing stated on the pages read.
- Access
- Open Monday to Sunday, 24/7.
- Care
- Weekly starts, battery charge check, tyre pressure check.
Watch for: Tyre cradles and a reserved spot come only with Ultra. Transport is not part of Standard. source 1 source 2 source 3
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AED 2,500
flat, with no discount at 6 or 12 months on the tariff page.
- Climate
- Says climate-controlled, no figure.
- Cover
- None stated. Owners are advised to keep active insurance.
- Access
- FAQ says by appointment. Tariff page says 24/7.
- Care
- Battery maintenance, regular engine starts, tyre pressure checks.
Watch for: Its pages disagree on access, and its terms limit liability. Get the access rule in writing. source 1 source 2 source 3
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AED 2,500
Standard, climate floor. AED 3,000 with two transport trips.
- Climate
- One of two floors is climate-controlled. The other is not cooled.
- Cover
- AED 25m for the facility, not per car.
- Access
- States 24/7 access.
- Care
- Battery maintenance. Engine start and visual check every two weeks. Tyre cushions.
Watch for: The rate for the uncooled floor is not published. Ask which floor your car goes on. source 1 source 2 source 3
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Quote only
monthly, quarterly or annual options.
- Climate
- 23 to 25 °C, with dehumidifiers. No humidity figure.
- Cover
- Says fully insured warehouse, no value.
- Access
- By appointment only.
- Care
- Trickle charger. Two starts and four washes a month on Premium, one and two on Standard.
Watch for: The only operator here that prints a temperature. Confirm what the Standard tier includes, since its table is thin. source 1 source 2 source 3
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Quote only
no price on its storage page.
- Climate
- Says climate-controlled, no figure.
- Cover
- Up to AED 1.1m in the package. Price on application above that.
- Access
- No access rule published. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Care
- Trickle charging. Weekly or bi-weekly starts run up to warm temperature. Tyre mats.
Watch for: Two facilities, 10,000 sq ft in total, so space is limited. source 1
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Quote only
no price on its storage page.
- Climate
- Temperature and humidity regulated, no figure.
- Cover
- No insurance statement.
- Access
- Movement logged and supervised. No notice period.
- Care
- Battery conditioning, scheduled starts and checks, tyre protection.
Watch for: The page header shows a Vienna workshop. The Dubai address sits in the footer. source 1
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Quote only
plans from one month.
- Climate
- Dust-free, climate-controlled, no figure.
- Cover
- Fire and theft, no value stated.
- Access
- 24 hours a day with prior notice.
- Care
- Trickle charging, monthly start and run, one recovery truck trip.
Watch for: A classic car dealer. Fire and theft is narrower than the phrase fully insured may suggest. source 1 source 2 source 3
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AED 3,400
from, plus VAT. Pricing may vary with your requirements.
- Climate
- Temperature and humidity regulation, no figure.
- Cover
- The owner must insure the car. Its own rule.
- Access
- Any time, day or night, at both sites.
- Care
- No battery, start or tyre routine published.
Watch for: Preparation is described as the owner's job, so plan to do it yourself. Outdoor spaces exist with no price. source 1
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Quote only
depends on car, duration and services.
- Climate
- Temperature and humidity control systems, no figure.
- Cover
- No value published.
- Access
- Operating hours, call in advance.
- Care
- Routine maintenance tasks, with no battery or engine schedule stated.
Watch for: Can sell the car on consignment while it is stored, which is its distinctive offer. source 1 source 2
No operator publishes that combination. Set the access question to "No rush" and ask the shortlist directly.
Price tells you little until you read the cover line
A big number can be the building
The Vault VIP states AED 25,000,000. That figure covers the facility. It says nothing about what a single car would receive.
"Advised" means it is on you
Car Safe and FoxBox tell owners to keep their own insurance going. Extra Space goes further: cars must be insured by the client. Ask your insurer whether the policy still applies in a third party's building, because this site found no regulator text settling the point.
"Optional" and "fire and theft" are narrower
ZS Car Storage lists insurance as an optional extra with no value given. Tomini Classics names fire and theft. Neither phrase promises cover for a dented door.
What happens to a car you leave behind
Heat comes first, then the battery, then paperwork. The axis stretches so that one hour and four years fit on one line.
1 hour
Cabin about 47 °C, dashboard about 69 °C. A car parked in full sun on an Arizona day. In shade: about 38 °C and 48 °C. Arizona State University, not Dubai. Celsius conversions are this site's.
3 to 15 days
Left in a public spot, warning issued. Then removal to Al Awir, a Dh500 fine, plus towing and impound charges. Gulf News, July 2026, reporting Dubai Municipality. Private storage is outside these reports.
4 months
A battery kept at 40 °C loses about half its capacity. Banner's figure for an AGM battery. Dubai's normal daily high tops 40 °C in July and August. Banner Batterien
12 months
Registration runs out. Twelve months is the maximum. This row assumes you renewed on the day you parked. RTA
13 months
The 30-day grace period ends. Late fees follow, based on vehicle category and delay. Gulf News reported Dh35 a month in 2020. RTA, Gulf News, 2020
14 months
The Traffic File is blocked. That is two months past expiry, and you get an SMS. RTA
4 years
Registration cancelled. Reported for three years without renewal. An old report, so check it with RTA. Gulf News, 2018
Registration is the part people forget. RTA lets you renew up to 150 days early, so do it before you fly. The rules, and how firm each one is
These also show up in search. Read this first
- Al Tayer MotorsAl Barsha. Built for its top VIP customers and, in the first phase, Ferrari owners. Not an open market option.
- WrapstersAl Quoz 2. A paint protection shop with storage as a side line. Publishes a care routine but no price, cover or access rule.
- Al Fares CargoRas Al Khor office. A freight firm with enclosed warehouses and open yards. Its page says ventilation, not climate control.
- Clarion ShippingJafza yard. A fenced, customs-bonded open yard for cargo and machinery. Treat its climate sentence with caution for a car.
- E Self StorageDubai and Ajman, no street address. Self parked, so no care routine, and its car price is not stated.
Questions owners ask
How much does car storage cost in Dubai?
Printed rates run from AED 1,200 a month for Aeon's uncooled indoor bay up to AED 3,400 plus VAT at Extra Space. Long plans cost less: Unit03 falls from AED 1,700 to AED 1,500, and ZS Car Storage from AED 2,100 to AED 1,800. Five of the 14 print no price and quote privately.
Can I store a car in Dubai for one month?
Yes. Unit03's minimum is four weeks, Tomini Classics starts at one month, and FoxBox and ZS Car Storage both print a one-month rate. Short stays cost more per month.
Is the car insured while it is stored?
It depends on the operator and the wording. Unit03, Approved Storage, Aeon MySpace and Dragon Racing state a per-car figure. Others advise you to keep your own policy, and Extra Space requires it. Keep your policy running unless you have read the storage contract and your insurer has agreed otherwise.
Do they start the engine and look after the battery?
Most specialists print a routine. Safe My Car lists weekly starts, Unit03 every 10 days, The Vault VIP every 2 weeks and Tomini Classics monthly. Extra Space publishes no routine, and The Car Superstore names only routine maintenance.
Can I take the car out during storage?
Rules vary widely. Approved Storage asks for one hour's notice during working hours, Unit03 and ZS Car Storage 24 hours. Car Safe, Safe My Car, The Vault VIP and Extra Space state round-the-clock access, though FoxBox's own pages disagree with each other on it.