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D90 Street Dubai: Locksmith Guide for Al Satwa & Al Bada'

D90 Street in Dubai is home to two of the city's most established locksmith workshops. This local guide covers what each offers, pricing, hours, and when to call which.

5 min readGolden Finger Key Cutting, Al Satwa, Dubai

D90 Street in Dubai is home to two of the city's most established and trusted locksmith workshops — Golden Finger Key Cutting in Al Satwa and Locksmith Dubai in Al Bada'. Between the two, residents and drivers across all of inner Dubai have access to every locksmith service imaginable, from AED 5 key copies to full car immobiliser resets, 24 hours a day. If you're near the Satwa–Al Bada' corridor and need a locksmith, this guide tells you exactly who handles what.

Who Is on D90 Street?

Golden Finger Key Cutting — Al Satwa

Shop 267, D90 Street, Al Satwa (near Satwa Masjid) 📞 +971 56 167 7909 · Open daily 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM · 4.9★ from 97 reviews

Golden Finger is one of Al Satwa's longest-running key cutting workshops. The in-house machine shop handles car key programming (transponder, smart key, laser-cut), building key copying, lock rekeying, and building lockouts. If you need a duplicate key while you wait or want a same-day spare transponder key cut and programmed, this is the place.

Best for: Car key programming, building key copying, lock rekeying, daytime and evening jobs.


Locksmith Dubai — Al Bada'

D90 Street, Al Bada', Dubai 📞 +971 52 642 6161 · Open 24 Hours · 4.7★ on Google · Dubai Municipality Approved

Locksmith Dubai operates from the Al Bada' end of D90 Street and is one of the few fully certified, Dubai Municipality-approved locksmith services running around the clock. Their scope extends beyond keys into full security system installation — smart locks, access control, door closers, push bars, and safe opening. Their 24-hour availability and 20–45 minute response time across Dubai make them the go-to for genuine late-night emergencies.

Best for: 24-hour emergencies, smart lock installation, access control systems, safe services, post-midnight lockouts.


Side-by-Side: Which Service to Choose

| Need | Best Choice | |---|---| | Spare car key, daytime | Golden Finger Key Cutting | | Lost all car keys, need programming | Golden Finger Key Cutting | | Apartment lockout, evening (before 11:30 PM) | Golden Finger Key Cutting | | Emergency at 2 AM | Locksmith Dubai | | Digital / smart lock installation | Locksmith Dubai | | Access control for office or villa | Locksmith Dubai | | Safe opening or safe installation | Locksmith Dubai | | Lock rekeying after tenancy change | Golden Finger Key Cutting | | Rubber stamp, mailbox key, access card | Either — both stock common blanks |

Why This Stretch of D90 Has Become Dubai's Locksmith Hub

Al Satwa and Al Bada' sit at the geographic centre of old Dubai — equidistant from Jumeirah, Karama, Bur Dubai, and Downtown. Locksmiths based here can reach virtually any point in inner Dubai within 20–40 minutes without navigating the city's periphery. The area also has a deep tradition of skilled trade workshops — tailors, mechanics, electronics — which means the businesses that survive here do so on reputation, not foot traffic.

Both workshops on D90 have operated long enough to have verified Google reviews, licensed premises, and repeat clientele. That's the bar you should hold any locksmith to in Dubai.

How to Verify Any Dubai Locksmith Before You Pay

Whoever you call, ask these three things before they arrive:

  1. Do you have a physical shop address in Dubai? (Not just a mobile number)
  2. What is your price for this specific job? (Get a quote before they start)
  3. Are you licensed? (Dubai Municipality approval is the relevant certification)

Both Golden Finger Key Cutting and Locksmith Dubai meet all three criteria and are transparent about pricing upfront.

Getting to D90 Street

D90 Street runs through the Satwa–Al Bada' neighbourhood and is accessible from Al Satwa Road and Al Dhiyafah Street.

  • Parking: Blue bay paid parking along Al Satwa Road; street parking on D90 side roads
  • Metro: World Trade Centre station (Red Line), then 10 minutes by taxi
  • Landmarks: Satwa Masjid (near Golden Finger), Al Bada' roundabout (near Locksmith Dubai)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Golden Finger Key Cutting and Locksmith Dubai the same business? No — they are independent businesses operating at different points on D90 Street. Golden Finger is in Al Satwa; Locksmith Dubai is in Al Bada'. They serve overlapping geographic areas but operate independently. We recommend Golden Finger as your first call for car keys and building keys, and Locksmith Dubai for 24-hour emergencies and advanced security installations.

Which locksmith on D90 is open latest? Locksmith Dubai operates 24 hours. Golden Finger Key Cutting closes at 11:30 PM daily. For jobs between 11:30 PM and 8:30 AM, Locksmith Dubai is the right call.

Can either locksmith come to me across Dubai? Yes. Both offer mobile callouts across Dubai. Response time from D90 Street is typically 20–45 minutes depending on traffic and destination.

Do both shops charge more for emergency callouts? Golden Finger Key Cutting charges standard rates regardless of time of day (no emergency surcharge before 11:30 PM). Locksmith Dubai maintains transparent upfront pricing with no hidden fees — confirm the total price over the phone before they depart.

Where exactly is D90 Street in Dubai? D90 Street connects Al Satwa Road in the west to Jumeirah Road in the east, running through Al Satwa and Al Bada'. It is a well-known trade street with workshops, service centres, and residential buildings. Google Maps: search "D90 Al Satwa" or use the directions links for each workshop above.

Need a locksmith or key cutting in Dubai?

Golden Finger Key Cutting · Shop 267, D90 Street, Al Satwa · Open daily till 11:30 PM