Fur coat tour in the UAE - tips and recommendations

Returning from the fabulous Emirates to the northern hemisphere, satisfied travelers take with them impressions of a luxurious holiday and overseas exoticism. But there are lucky ones among them, whose emotions are incomparably brighter, because they managed to buy a luxurious exclusive fur coat in Dubai at a ridiculous price.

We all know friends who were lucky enough to stumble upon a treasured boutique and find the fur coat of their dreams. The imagination paints a picture of paradise, where everyone who enters is presented with fur coats, and you pay money exclusively for royal service. But, arriving in the UAE and faced with reality, doubts begin - is it all that simple? You can get confused by too many brands, by overly intrusive sales, by varying prices, or by too much choice.

Shopping in the Emirates is undoubtedly a way of psychological relief and great pleasure, but spending a week searching for the perfect fur coat is too much of an unaffordable luxury. Therefore, having asked the question - how to buy a fur coat in the UAE, namely in Dubai, it is worth arming yourself with some knowledge about trade in the United Arab Emirates in general and about fur stores in particular.

Nasser Square. Map and list of fur shops.

As I already said, the main place for fur coats in Dubai is Nasser Square. Before the 2015-2016 crisis, there were about 140 fur coat shops here. Now, at the beginning of 2021, there are about 50 of them left here. However, Nasser Square was and remains the leader in both the quantity and quality of fur coats. And, what is also very important, this is where most of the branded stores of Greek fur factories .

Map of fur coat shopping centers in Nasser Square, Dubai. (Map of Babay - Nasser Square.)

Map of Nasser Square with fur shops. (Map of Babai, Nasser Square 2021.) Satellite photo from Yandex maps.

Why is the card called “Babai’s card” or “Babai53 card” - this came from one of the fur forums on the Internet where I express myself under the nickname Babai53 - what can you do, I’m really not a young man anymore, that is, simply Babai...

The map shows 11 shopping centers that have or had fur shops. Unfortunately, as of January 2018, there are no fur shops left in the Crystal Building and Dubai Tower, but I saved them on the map because I hope that over time the situation will improve and they will appear there again.

In the meantime, the list of operating fur coat centers in Nasser Square is as follows:

Next, I present to you a list of fur coat stores in Nasser (Baniyas) Square by shopping center. Some stores have asterisks “cm” columns By clicking on them, you will be taken to a page with a detailed description or photo of the store.

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Al Owais Business Tower.

Al Owais Business Tower.
The Al Owais Business Tower business center is located at the intersection of Baniyas Rd., which is the embankment of Dubai Creek, and Al Sabkha Rd.. The location is very beautiful, opposite the Al Sabkha sea transport station.

• All fur shops are located on the second floor.
• Fur coat prices: from low to above average.
• Advantages: few kamaks and very quiet, cozy environment.

List of fur shops in Al Owais Business Tower

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021, there were 9 fur coat shops in Al Owais.

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Abrazh.

Abrazh is a fur shopping legend in Dubai.
The Abrazh shopping and office center is the history and legend of the fur business in Dubai. From here the first fur coats flew to Russia, from here fur shops spread across Nasser Square and throughout Dubai.

The crisis has battered old Abrazh quite thoroughly - instead of the former 38 fur coat stores, there are only 11 left in it and now, in terms of this indicator, it is already second after Twin. And he was always the first...

The choice of fur coats in Abrazh is very diverse - from inexpensive to not very expensive.

• Fur shops in Abrazh are located from the third to the ninth floor. You have to take the elevator! You won't get there by escalator.
• Fur coat prices: from low to above average.
• Advantages: quite a lot of stores in one place, large selection
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

Abraj is located on the rather narrow Al Sabkha street. It is impossible to see it in all its glory from here, so the photo was taken from the bus station.

List of fur shops in Abraj.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021, there were 38 fur coat shops in Abrazh.

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Cristal and Land Mark Plaza at Nasser (Baniyas) Square.

Crystal building.

Crystal Fur Center on Nasser (Baniyas) Square.
Fur center in Crystal bld. is a rather narrow building, squeezed between the Landmark Hotel (not to be confused with the Landmark Plaza, discussed below) and the mosque.

• Fur shops in the Fur Center in Crystal bld. were located on floors 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.
• Fur coat prices: low to medium.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

As of January 1, 2018, there is not a single fur store left here. The photo you see is already historical, taken in February 2014.

List of fur shops in Crystal Building.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021 in Cristal bld. There were 6 fur coat shops.

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Landmark Plaza Hotel.

Land Mark Plaza Hotel.
There are two Landmark Hotels at Baniyas (Nasser) Square - one is simply the Landmark Hotel. It is located next to Crystal bld. and we have already mentioned it. And the other is Landmark Plaza Hotel and it is located near the metro station. It has a small shopping center, officially called Al Maydan Center

. But this name, although it is present above the entrance to it, has not taken root among the wide mass of tourists and kamaks.

• Fur shops in Landmark Plaza are located on the second floor.
• Fur coat prices: low to medium.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

List of fur shops in Landmark Plaza Hotel.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021, there were 2 fur coat shops in the Landmark Plaza Hotel. Now there are also 2, but Margaret Collection appeared here only at the end of 2021.

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Baniyas Building.

The majestic Baniyas Building in Nasser Square.
The entire Baniyas (Nasser) Square is just a garden in front of the fundamental building of Baniyas bld .

• Fur shops in Baniyas bld. located on the first (ground) floor, entrances from the street.
• Fur coat prices: from medium to high.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

List of fur shops in Baniyas Building.

The crisis of 2015 - 2021 did not affect stores in Baniyas bld. Everyone is alive and well.

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Baniyas Tower.

Baniyas Tower at Nasser Square.
There are two buildings in Baniyas (Nasser) Square called Baniyas - one is the Building and the other is the Tower. We have already looked at Baniyas Building. Now let's move on to Baniyas Tower . This is a huge building consisting of two towers. Landmark - McDonald's is located there . There is an arch between the two towers. You need to enter it and on the left there will be a door to the elevators. That way. If you manage to get into the elevator without a kamak, then congratulations. Personally, I have never succeeded in doing this.

• Fur shops in Baniyas Tower were located on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
• Fur coat prices: from below average to average.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

List of fur shops in Baniyas Tower.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021 in Baniyas tow. There were 8 fur coat shops.

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Deira Tower and Dubai Tower.

Two towers - Deira and Dubai at Nasser Square.
Deira Tower is in the foreground of the photo.

• Fur shops in Deira Tower are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
• Fur coat prices: from low to above average.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

Dubai Tower is pictured in the background on the left.

• Fur shops in Dubai Tower were located on floors 0, 1, 2 and 3.
• Fur coat prices: from low to above average.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

As of January 1, 2018, there is not a single fur store left here.

List of fur shops in Deira Tower.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021 in Deira tow. There were 17 fur coat shops.

List of fur shops in Dubai Tower.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021 in Dubai tow. There were 10 fur coat shops.

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Al Sheikha Latifa Bint Hamdan Building.

Sheikha Latifa Building at Nasser Square.
The name of the center is quite long, but usually people shorten it to the acceptable “Sheikh Latifa”, or very briefly, “Latifa”. Why “sheikha” and not “sheikh”, as is customary in Russian? Because the sheikh is she, that is, the sheikh is female.

• Fur shops in Sheikha Latifa bld. located on the first (ground floor) and second (mezzanine floor) floors. Shops on the ground floor have separate entrances from the street.
• Fur coat prices: from low to high.
• Advantages: almost all stores in Latif are branded from Greek factories.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

List of fur shops in Al Sheikha Latifa Building.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021 in Al Sheikha Latifa bld. There were 13 fur coat shops.

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Al Futtaim Tower.

Al Futtaim Tower.
Landmark - on the ground floor of the building there is a popular store “Day To Day”. Entrance from the end of the building, directly to the elevator, button 2.

• Fur shops in Al Futtaim tower are located on the second floor. Entrance from the left side of the building by elevator.
• Fur coat prices: from low to above average.
• Disadvantages: There are a lot of kamaks around.

List of fur shops in Al Futtaim Tower.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021 in Al Futtaim tow. There were 4 fur coat shops.

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Twin Towers.

Twin Towers is the leader in fur coat shopping in Dubai.
Twin Towers Shopping Center is located behind Al Futtaim Tower. This is the most modern and convenient place for fur coat shopping in Dubai.

• Fur shops in Twin Towers are located on floors 0, 1 and 2.
• Fur coat prices: from below average to high.
• Advantages: there are fur coats from very good Greek factories. There are few Kamaks.

List of fur shops in Twin Towers.

Before the crisis of 2015 - 2021 in Twin tow. There were 29 fur coat shops.

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Types of fur coats

Many tourists prefer to buy a fur coat in Sharjah for two reasons: they are attracted by low prices and the quality of fur products that are durable and comfortable to wear. There are many wholesale warehouses in this emirate that offer good discounts. Some tourists specifically come from Dubai to Sharjah to buy fur coats at a low price.

Condor has two fur salons. One of them presents mink coats, the other - coats, short fur coats made of other furs and with good finishing. For just $600 you can buy a light and soft sheepskin coat made of beaver. In a separate sector, branded fur coats from European manufacturers are displayed, but they are more expensive - up to $3,000. This store sells Chinese fur coats of good quality.

The range of fur products is quite wide: Italian, Canadian fur coats and cheaper analogues from other countries. The price directly depends on the quality of the product. If a fur coat has been in the store for a long time and its fur has faded or turned yellow, then it is sold at the price of a used product. A quality product, of course, costs more. The Condor store gives gifts to its customers - silver jewelry (earrings or bracelet). A receipt from the first product is a guarantee of a discount on your next purchase. The buyer is offered a taxi on the way back to the hotel.

Port Said. Map and list of fur shops.

A relatively new center for the fur trade in Dubai is Port Saeed , a small area next to Deira City Centre . So far there are only 4 (four) stores, but they are quite large and are heavily promoted by kamaks and hotel guides.

Map of fur shops in Port Said, Dubai. (Map of Babay, Port Said 2021.) Satellite photo from Yandex maps.

The map shows famous landmarks: Clock Tower (the clock above the fountain) and Deira City Center Mall with the metro station of the same name. If you take the metro, it is most convenient to exit through exit number 3, it is also marked on the map. From Nasser to Port Said you can walk, the distance is about 3 (three) kilometers. GPS coordinates of Port Saeed: 25.2553520 55.3263330.

List of fur shops in Port Saeed.

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Shopping places

There are many places in this emirate where you can buy fur coats. There are even such stores in hotels. Prices there are high, but wealthy travelers can afford such luxury. However, there are many outlets in Sharjah that sell inexpensive fur coats. For example, the store offers a wide selection of fur products at fairly low prices. The store is located next to the hotel, which is very convenient for tourists who do not want to waste time on active shopping. Sellers often hold bonus promotions and offer their customers lucrative discounts. The average price for goods at Condor is about $1,000, which is much cheaper than in Dubai and the CIS countries. Therefore, vacationers in the emirates, as a rule, do not leave the country without purchasing something.

There is a wholesale warehouse on KingRoad where Chinese, Greek, and Italian fur coats are stored. Sellers offer a discount of up to 25% and help with choosing the right model. If you are not satisfied with the range of fur products, go to neighboring Dubai. This emirate is the center of the fur business; it has many malls, boutiques, and branded salons where you can choose a fur coat to suit every taste. Almost all hotels have buses that take tourists for shopping.

The lowest prices in Sharjah (as in other emirates) are in the summer, but at this time the country is very hot. However, at the end of the season, stores sell fur coats at good discounts. It is best to come for vacation and shopping in winter, when the weather in the country is good.

Where else can you buy a fur coat in Dubai?

We looked at the most convenient places to buy a fur coat in Dubai - these are Nasser (Baniyas) Square, about 45 fur shops, and Port Said, 4 fur shops. These places are convenient because the shops here are concentrated in a small area and are easy to get around on foot. However, there are also single stores and showrooms in Dubai, for example, the Manzari brand store on JBR (Jumairah Beach Residence). But since it is not economically profitable to search for and collect information about scattered stores scattered throughout the vast Dubai, I did not show much diligence in this matter. In my defense, I can only say that there are not many such stores, maybe about a dozen. Five of them are listed on the Fur Coat Stores in Dubai page (select “Individual Stores” from the drop-down list). There, in one table, all the fur stores known to me in Dubai are collected as of January 1, 2018.

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How much do fur coats cost in the UAE?

Low price is the first thing that can seduce a fur coat buyer in the Emirates. At first glance this is strange. There are no fur-bearing animals here, there is no established furrier industry, and the climate is not conducive to flaunting in furs. But in reality, prices in the United Arab Emirates may be lower than in producing countries. It's all about the UAE's status as a free trade zone, where the import duty is only 4%, and the profit tax is abolished.

But don’t imagine that you can buy a high-quality fur coat here for pennies. Only Chinese fakes can be very cheap in Dubai, for which you don’t have to go to distant lands. But worthy exclusive products have a price that is actually lower than in other countries selling fur coats. Moreover, the formula is this: the more luxurious the model, the more adequate its cost.

Buying a fur coat in the UAE: prices 2018

Prices can indeed vary depending on the country of origin and materials. Chinese products, as already mentioned, are the cheapest. The most expensive are designer Italian models . You may hear that a high-quality mink coat can be sold for $1000. This information is only partially correct. In fact, this is the price for a product sewn from pieces. But high-quality solid mink fur coats cost from $3,000 and above. Black glam mink will not be sold for less than 3800. A Greek-made dark mink fur coat with a sable collar sells for $7,000.

In general, prices for mink models in Dubai in a fur store look like this:

• a fur coat made of solid mink fur of various colors costs from 2000 to 3000 dollars;
• for a full graphite fur coat they will ask for $2500-4500;
• an Italian floor-length fur coat is estimated at $3,400 - $4,500;
• coat made from pieces of mink - $1000-2300.

Prices for mink short fur coats look something like this:

• made from whole mink sells for $1500-3500;
• from pieces - $900-1300;
• from sheared mink costs about 1900-3500 dollars;
• from plucked mink approximately $2200-5300;
• A men's mink sheepskin coat will cost $2000-3000.

You can choose models from other popular furs:

• the cost of a whole silver fox fur coat is $1,500;
• short fur coat made of whole seal - $1,400;
• and a short fur coat made from seal pieces is somewhat cheaper - $900;
• raccoon coat – about $1100;
• an astrakhan sheepskin coat will cost approximately $1000;
• short fur coat made of beaver fur from $1300 to $1500;
• lynx coats sell in the range of $2,300-$11,300;
• A sheepskin coat made of wolf fur is estimated at $1,100.

There are fur coat stores in all tourist destinations in the UAE, but the most famous among fur coat hunters are the outlets in Dubai.

Where to buy a fur coat in Dubai? Review of the best fur salons

If you have decided to buy a fur coat in Dubai and the prevailing prices in 2021 suit you quite well, you need to find out where to go shopping. The city has an incredible number of boutiques, shops and salons selling fur clothing, and among them are the following:

— retail outlets on Baniyas Square , near which there are a dozen shopping centers and individual small boutiques selling fur coats; — among the centers selling space, the specialized fur center Abrazh , eight floors of which are occupied by fur shops. - a store with a Russian name and Russian-speaking staff “Planet Fur” on Al Maktoum Road , this is a whole gallery of shops selling mainly Greek-made fur coats; — Al Owais Business Tower shopping center , located at the intersection of Baniyas Rd and Al Sabkha Rd., consisting of only eight separate shops with a huge assortment of quality fur coats; — the “EGO” salon, facing Nasser Square, will suit very wealthy buyers, although here you can bargain and bring down the original price by an order of magnitude; - a shopping center located on the Al Owasis embankment , unlike Ego, offers high-quality fur coats at more affordable prices.

A little about the prices of fur coats in Dubai.

As of January 2021, actual purchase prices for mink coats start at $1,600 for European mink coats and $2,200 for North American Blackglama and BlackNafa. This is for a straight fur coat, size 46, 100 cm long, without a hood and without any trimmings with sables and lynxes. In summer, prices drop by ten percent. The reason is the heat and the lack of tourists. Not a season. In general, summer in the Emirates is the best time for shopping - prices for all goods are reduced, including the cost of hotel accommodation. But... in the summer, due to the lack of tourists, charter flights are canceled and we have to fly only on regular flights. And this is more expensive! And I don’t even want to remember about 50 degrees of heat.

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What to pay attention to

I would like to give some useful tips that will come in handy when buying a fur coat. Thus, high quality fur is shiny and quite rich in color. It should not evoke associations with “sticky icicles.” The ideal option is when the fur is equally thick and even along the length of the pile over the entire surface of the product, elastic and silky under your palm. When inspecting, gently pull the fur. If it remains in your hands, such a fur coat is unlikely to please its owner. The dyed fur of a fur coat must be uniform on all parts of the product. By the way, if the fur coat is dyed, the quality leaves much to be desired. Yes, one more thing: beaver fur is very fluffy, silver fox has three colors per hair, and mink fur is hard.

Remember that when bending a fur coat, the leather side of the fur should not wrinkle and be dry. This indicates that the fur coat is old and will not last long. The lining also deserves attention. It is not attached to long fur products - the manufacturer has nothing to hide.

All that remains is to wish that the fur shopping panorama of Dubai turns into a successful purchase of a high-quality fur coat that will warm you in the snowy winter and remind you of the distant hot United Arab Emirates.