Washing machine not draining in Dubai — repair or replace and how much does it cost?

Washing machine repair in Dubai is worth it in most cases if the machine is less than 7 years old. Repair cost for a drainage fault (pump failure, blocked filter, blocked drain hose): AED 150–AED 350 for diagnosis and repair in a single visit. For a Samsung showing a drainage error code, the most common cause is a blocked pump filter (a 10-minute self-fix — check your manual for the filter access panel, usually bottom-right, and clean it before calling an engineer). If the pump itself has failed, replacement cost is AED 200–AED 400 including labour. A new washing machine in Dubai costs AED 1,200–AED 3,500 for a mid-range machine — repair is almost always better value than replacement unless the machine is old or has multiple faults. If your washing machine came with your furnished apartment, it's your landlord's responsibility to repair or replace it.