Can my M3 MacBook Pro run Boot Camp?

No. Apple removed Boot Camp from Apple Silicon. Your options are Parallels Desktop (paid, polished) or VMware Fusion (free for personal use, almost as good). Both run Windows 11 ARM. Most x86 Windows apps work via the built-in emulation - slower than native but functional.

What's the difference between Parallels and VMware Fusion?

Parallels is more polished and integrates better with macOS (Coherence Mode that hides the Windows desktop). VMware Fusion is free for personal use and runs nearly as well. For business, Parallels is the safer bet. We help you pick based on your usage.

Yes - Microsoft Office for Windows runs natively on Windows 11 ARM. No emulation hit. Full feature parity with x86 Office.

On Intel Boot Camp: yes, full Windows games. On Apple Silicon Parallels: most modern games don't work or run poorly because of the ARM emulation hit + lack of GPU passthrough. If gaming matters, Apple Silicon with Parallels is not the right choice - get a Windows machine or use Steam Link to a real PC.

Do I need a Windows licence?

Yes. We don't provide one - you need a legitimate Windows 10 or 11 licence from the Microsoft Store. Windows runs unactivated for evaluation but you need a key for full activation. We help you activate after install.

Can I dual-boot macOS Sonoma and Windows 11 on my 2018 MacBook Pro?

Yes - Boot Camp on a 2018 Intel MacBook Pro supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Windows 11 needs a registry tweak to bypass TPM checks). We do this regularly, and the install includes the bypass setup. Get a free quote for today's exact price.

How much disk space does Windows need?

60 GB minimum recommended for the partition (Windows itself + apps + room to update). 100 GB more comfortable. We discuss free space on your SSD before installing.

Boot Camp / Windows on Mac

Boot Camp Windows Setup on MacBook Dubai

5.0242+ Google reviewsSince October 2004Concord Tower, Media City

Native Windows on Intel Macs via Boot Camp, or Parallels / VMware on Apple Silicon. We pick the right path for your hardware and install it properly. Get a free quote for today's exact price.

PricingPrice on request

TimelineSame day

Reviewed by Shafeeq, Mac OS / Windows dual-boot & virtualisation

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How much does Boot Camp / Windows on Mac Setup in Dubai cost?

Quick answer

Boot Camp / Windows on Mac Setup in Dubai is priced per model and fault - your exact price is free to get and confirmed after we check your device's model and condition. Use the quote form for today's price. Typical turnaround: Same day. Parts and labour carry a 15-day written warranty. Walk in to our Media City workshop.

15-day written warranty
No fix, no charge
30-min appointment repairs

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Years in Dubai

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Google reviews

30 min

Appointment repair

Up to 12mo

Written warranty

Boot Camp Windows on MacBook in Dubai means two very different services depending on your hardware. Intel Macs (any MacBook from 2013 to early 2020) use Apple's Boot Camp Assistant for native dual-boot - full Windows 10 or 11 with native performance, including driver setup. Apple Silicon Macs (M1 onwards) cannot run Boot Camp at all - Apple removed it. Your only path is virtualisation: Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion running Windows 11 ARM, including Parallels licence guidance. Get a free quote for today's exact price on either path.

Honest framing: on Apple Silicon you get Windows for ARM (not Intel Windows). Most x86 apps run via emulation but with a performance hit. Office, browsers, AutoCAD LT, Visual Studio - all fine. Heavy Adobe + games less so. We discuss your actual workload before recommending.

Service scope

What we fix

Boot Camp install on Intel MacBook (2013-2020)
Windows 10 / 11 ISO download and partition setup
Apple driver pack install (trackpad, keyboard, Wi-Fi, sound)
Parallels Desktop install on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5)
VMware Fusion install on Apple Silicon (free for personal)
Windows 11 ARM ISO setup with TPM and Secure Boot
Office / Visual Studio / engineering apps install
Performance tuning for the chosen path

Our process

How it works

Confirm hardware path
Intel = Boot Camp. Apple Silicon = Parallels or VMware Fusion. We tell you which and why.
Backup
Time Machine before partitioning anything. Mandatory safety step on Boot Camp installs.
Install
Boot Camp Assistant on Intel; Parallels / VMware on Apple Silicon. Windows ISO downloaded direct from Microsoft.
Drivers + workload check
Apple driver pack on Intel. Performance tune on virtualisation path. Verify your specific apps run.

Boot Camp / Windows on Mac Setup Dubai

Price on request

Same day

15-day written warranty

• Covers the install and initial driver / virtualisation setup.
• Excludes future Windows updates breaking things.
• Free fix within 30 days if the install itself fails.

Lead technician

Shafeeq

Mac OS / Windows dual-boot & virtualisation · 12 years on Apple hardware

What customers say

Reviews for this service

Mariia Chymyrysova

Happy with the good service, quick response and good quality.

Ali Yasir

25 Oct 2023

I recently had a problem with my Macbook where it wouldn't turn on due to water damage. I contacted the IT Support Apple...

Boot Camp / Windows on Mac Setup Dubai

Tell us the model and the fault for a free quote

Send the model and a photo of the issue, then walk in to our Media City workshop. A 15-day written warranty.

Price on request Same day 15-day to 2-year warranty

Get a free repair quote

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FAQ

No. Apple removed Boot Camp from Apple Silicon. Your options are Parallels Desktop (paid, polished) or VMware Fusion (free for personal use, almost as good). Both run Windows 11 ARM. Most x86 Windows apps work via the built-in emulation - slower than native but functional.