Instrument services · Dubai, UAE
Expert repair, setup and maintenance for strings and woodwind
In-house luthier and woodwind workshops in Al Quoz, trusted by schools, orchestras and professional musicians across the UAE. Every instrument is assessed by a specialist before any work — and quoted before it begins.
Two dedicated workshopsLuthier studio and woodwind bench in Al Quoz
Trusted by institutionsGEMS, Dubai Opera, Dubai Culture & more
Assessment firstInspected and quoted before any work begins
Drop-off daily 09:00–18:00Collection available for schools & orchestras
Who we work with
One workshop, five kinds of client
From a student’s first violin to an orchestra’s touring inventory, the same technicians, the same standards.
Musicians
Setup, tone adjustment and repairs for players who need their instrument back quickly and right.
Schools
Fleet maintenance, start-of-term checks and annual contracts for music departments.
Orchestras
Pre-concert checks, emergency repairs and section-wide maintenance schedules.
Teachers
Reliable setups for studio instruments and trusted advice for your students’ upgrades.
Government & cultural bodies
Contracted servicing, documented inspections and procurement-ready reporting.
What we do
Services
Every instrument follows the same path: specialist assessment, a written quotation, then the work — carried out in our own workshops, never outsourced.
Strings
Violin, viola, cello and double bass — student to professional instruments and bows.
- Full setup & sound adjustmentBridge, soundpost, nut and fingerboard optimised for playability and tone
- Bridge fitting and soundpost workHand-carved bridges, soundpost placement and replacement
- Bow rehair & bow repairPremium horsehair, tip and frog repairs, camber correction
- Crack and seam repairOpen seams, top and back cracks, cleats and structural repairs
- Pegs, fine tuners & fittingsPeg fitting, mechanical pegs, tailpiece and endpin work
- Fingerboard planing and nut replacement
- Restoration of older instrumentsVarnish retouching, neck resets and conservation-minded restoration
- String replacement and tonal consultationThomastik-Infeld and Jargar specialists
Woodwind
Clarinet, flute, saxophone, oboe and bassoon — student, intermediate and professional models.
- Clean, oil & adjust (COA)Full regulation, key fit and seal check for a reliable playing season
- Re-padding and full overhaulAll pads, corks and felts replaced; keys refitted and regulated
- Key, spring and mechanism repairBent keys, broken springs, worn pivots and rod screws
- Crack pinning and body repairWooden clarinets and oboes, banded and pinned to stop cracks spreading
- Tenon, neck and headjoint cork replacement
- Dent removal and bore cleaning for saxophones and flutes
- Pad seal and leak testingEvery service is leak-tested before it leaves the bench
- Mouthpiece, reed and setup advice for students and teachers
Brass
Light service and maintenance for trumpets, trombones, horns and euphoniums.
- Valve and slide service, cleaning and lubrication
- Chemical clean and ultrasonic cleaning
- Minor dent work, water-key and cork replacement
- Larger brass repairs assessed case by case — ask us before you send the instrument
Pricing is based on assessment. Because no two instruments arrive in the same condition, we inspect every instrument first and confirm the cost in writing before starting. Nothing is charged without your approval.
How it works
Simple from first message to final check
Contact us
Send a photo and a short description by WhatsApp, email or the enquiry form below.
Assessment & quotation
Our technician inspects the instrument and sends a written quotation and timeframe.
The work
Repairs are carried out in our own luthier or woodwind workshop and play-tested by the technician.
Return
Collect from Al Quoz, or we deliver back to your school or venue.
Walk-in drop-offShowroom 46, Street 8, Al Quoz Industrial 1, Dubai — open daily 09:00–18:00. No appointment needed for drop-off; we’ll confirm the assessment date on the spot.
Collection for schools & orchestrasFor institutions we collect instruments on site, log each one with a condition report, and return them serviced — on a schedule that fits your term or season.
The workshop
A purpose-built luthier workshop — and a place to learn the craft
We built our luthier workshop in Al Quoz as more than a repair bench. It is a working studio where instruments are repaired, set up and restored — and where the craft is taught. We host interns, welcome students and visiting technicians, and run hands-on workshops and masterclasses on string and woodwind instruments for schools, teachers and music departments.
Alongside it runs a dedicated woodwind workshop, equipped for full overhauls, pad work, key regulation and leak testing on clarinets, flutes, saxophones, oboes and bassoons.
Repair & restorationSetup & sound adjustmentIntern programmeGroup workshopsMasterclassesWoodwind bench
Luthier workshop
Bench and tooling for the full violin family and double bass: bridge and soundpost work, bow rehairing, crack and seam repair, varnish retouching and complete setups. Teaching space for interns and visiting groups.
Woodwind workshop
A dedicated bench for woodwind: re-padding, overhauls, spring and key mechanism repair, crack pinning, cork replacement and leak testing — with the parts stock to keep school fleets playing all year.
Our technicians
The people behind the bench
Two specialists, two disciplines. Your instrument is only ever handled by the technician trained for it.
Luthier · Strings
Andriy Khomyakevych
Music District’s resident luthier, responsible for the setup, repair and restoration of violins, violas, cellos and double basses — from student instruments to professional and historic ones. Andriy leads the luthier workshop, its intern programme and our string workshops for schools.
Woodwind technician
Nicholas Mukisa Kitata
Our woodwind specialist, running the dedicated woodwind workshop. Nicholas handles clean-oil-adjust services, re-padding, full overhauls, key and spring repair and crack pinning for clarinets, flutes, saxophones, oboes and bassoons — and maintains the woodwind fleets of the schools we serve.
For schools, orchestras & institutions
Annual Maintenance Contracts
Keep an entire inventory in playing condition with one agreement: scheduled on-site visits, workshop collection for bigger jobs, and a single point of contact for your music department.
On-site + workshop modelRoutine checks and small repairs at your premises; larger work collected and returned.
Fast responseAcknowledgement within 24 hours; emergency on-site response within 48 hours.
Transparent rate cardPricing by instrument type and volume, agreed up front in the contract schedule.
12-month termAnnual agreement with condition reports and documentation for procurement and audit.
Trusted by
Schools, orchestras and cultural institutions we already serve
The music departments, ensembles and cultural bodies whose instruments pass through our workshops.
GEMS EducationSharjah Performing Arts AcademyBritish School Al KhubairatDubai OperaDubai CollegeKings’ SchoolNational Youth OrchestraDubai Culture and Arts AuthorityUAE National OrchestraAbu Dhabiand more
Get in touch
Book a service or ask a question
Send us a photo and a few words about the instrument. We reply within one working day.
Service enquiry
Fields marked * are required. Attach a photo if you can — it speeds up the assessment.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does a repair take?
Setups, rehairs and minor adjustments are usually completed within a few working days; overhauls, crack repairs and restorations take longer. You receive a timeframe with your quotation, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
Do you give a price before starting?
Yes. Every instrument is assessed first and quoted in writing. No work starts, and nothing is charged, until you approve the quotation.
Can I drop the instrument off without an appointment?
Yes — the Al Quoz workshop and showroom are open daily 09:00–18:00. If you’d like to speak with the technician in person, message us on WhatsApp first so we can make sure they are available.
Do you service instruments you didn’t sell?
Yes. We service instruments of any brand or origin, including school fleets and privately owned professional instruments.
Do you collect from schools and orchestras?
Yes. For institutions we collect on site, log each instrument with a condition report, and return them serviced. Regular collections are part of our Annual Maintenance Contracts.
Can our school book a workshop or masterclass?
Yes. We run hands-on string and woodwind workshops and masterclasses in our Al Quoz workshop and at schools. Email services@musicdistrictshop.com with your group size and interests and we’ll propose a session.