How to stay out of the clutches of scammers When Buying Handicrafts In Dubai?

This time, I have decided to save you from scammers in Dubai by writing a guide to buying handicrafts in Dubai so that you can buy authentic Dubai handicrafts with peace of mind.

Since I have been staying in Dubai for a long time, I have become close with some of the sellers and people in Dubai, so whenever I have a problem, I call them to help me.

One day, when I went to a friend’s shop, I asked him where I could find original Dubai handicrafts to buy gifts for my family and friends. He first told me the tips for buying Dubai handicrafts and then introduced me to the main shopping centers for these products.

I also decided to write this article after buying the products I wanted so that you can easily use my experience and buy the handicrafts you want.

How can I be sure of the authenticity of handicrafts?

Handicrafts have a high price due to the time and precision spent on making them, so you should be sure of their authenticity and whether they are handmade before buying.

Unfortunately, some shops sell cheap, machine-made items as handicrafts at high prices to tourists and defraud them.

One way to ensure the authenticity of the product is to ask for the product ID card or receipt from the seller. Due to the harsh punishment for fraudsters in Dubai, they usually refuse to provide receipts, so you can’t track them down.

When shopping, search for the desired product on Google and find its price. Finally, with a simple comparison, you will determine if the product’s price is real or if the seller intends to sell it high. Avoid buying and looking for the same product in other shops if there is a big price difference.

Buying from reputable centers

Where you plan to buy handicrafts is very important. The reputable and famous shopping centers of Dubai are always under the supervision of the Dubai government to prevent any fraud and overselling in these centers.

Sometimes, handicrafts in some shopping malls like Dubai Mall are more expensive than others, but you can rest assured that you have bought an original product by shopping there. One of the best shops where you can buy Dubai handicrafts is the I Love Dubai shop on the second floor of the Dubai Mall.

You should get information from other stores and locals in Dubai about the store you want to buy from. Undoubtedly, stores operating in Dubai for a long time won’t sell you fake goods.

According to a lot of research, Friday Zabeel Bazaar, Wednesday Marina Bazaar, and Madinat Al Jumeirah Bazaar are among the best handicraft shopping centers, which are cheaper and have more variety. Still, fraud is more likely in these markets because they are under minimal supervision by the Dubai government.

When shopping at local markets, be suspicious of low prices and unusual discounts, and don’t buy from sellers who sell their products at very low prices.

Before you buy, talk to the seller and learn about the history, how the products are made, and returnability.

Read customer reviews and recommendations

If you plan to stay in Dubai for a long time, do not buy the desired product after choosing it. Research it for a day and then return to the store again to buy it.

You can get information about the desired store through Google Maps comments, sites, people in the area, and other sellers in Dubai.

All in all

Fortunately, crime in Dubai is very low, but some sellers abuse the uninformed tourists and sell fake goods higher than the original price. By following the above tips, you can buy the best quality handicrafts in Dubai at the best price.

If you plan to buy Dubai handicrafts as a souvenir, I suggest you read the article “Romantic Souvenirs from Dubai” to increase your knowledge about Dubai handicrafts.