The 5 Best Clothing Stores in Dubai
Clothes are a way of expressing ourselves. Aside from providing comfort and warmth, they can also show who we are as a person to other people.
There are a lot of variations of clothing for people of all ages, sizes, and genders. The amount of choice out there in the market can be very overwhelming.
With that said, we’re here to help you narrow down the best possible options of where to find the best clothes for yourself. Here are our top picks for the best clothing stores in Dubai!
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The Best Clothing Stores in Dubai
We’ve assessed the stores in this article based on the following factors:
1. Next
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Variety | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Store | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
NEXT is a British clothing and lifestyle brand with over 500 stores in the UK. Now, the company has reached the lands of the UAE and opened various branches in the country, including Dubai.
In terms of product variety, we do notice a huge range in this store. We’re talking about tops, bottoms, jackets, coats, and dresses, even.
What’s great about NEXT is that they offer garments for men, women, and children. Although we’ve observed that there’s more focus on people around their late 20s and older.
Looking at the style of the clothes in the store, the thing of note here is that they offer more casual styles and looks. If you’re in the market for more laid back and less formal outfits, you’ll certainly find them in this store.
The items also come in various colors and patterns, which is great! However, we noticed there are more neutral and dark colors available.
Stepping into the store, the first thing that might catch your attention is how well-lit the space is. With the establishment’s white walls and simple decor, you can instantly see the clothes on their racks.
In addition, the clothes are fairly well-organized. They are sorted into various categories and sub-types. The garments are separated into men, women, and children. Within each section, clothes are grouped together according to type.
Moving on to their customer service, it’s pretty basic. There are staff assistants that can fetch sizes for you if necessary.
Compared to the rest of the stores we’ve looked out, this store just has that and nothing more. No delivery options, no online platforms although they do put out discounts every now and then, though.
Overall, if you’re looking for a family clothing store that is filled with variety, we recommend heading to NEXT!
Pros
- Substantial product variety
- Fair pricing
- Spacious and well-lit store
Cons
- Focus on casual wear
- Limited customer support
Customer Reviews:
Good Variety, Helpful Staff
“The store is a one stop location for family clothing with experienced and helpful staff. I had a good shopping experience with the staff Ailyn, she was exceptional.” – Badiatu Garba
Well-Organized Store
“I’ve visited next clothing store at dubai mall and it was well organized, staff were very nice and overall good experience.” -Mohamed Raahim
2. Riva
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Variety | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Store | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Founded in 1973, Riva is a clothing and accessories company that was initially offered for Middle Eastern women. Now with 140 stores around the country, Riva now also caters to customers beyond the Gulf.
In terms of clothing variety, this store is solely for females. However, they sell garments for older women and children as well.
Looking at the styles and colors, we notice a very simple, modest, and very modern aesthetic implemented in the products they have available. Type wise, it’s a huge variety ranging from tops to bottoms to dresses to coats!
What’s unique about this company is that they actually sell culture-specific clothing, such as hijabs and kimonos. The kimonos were honestly a bit of a surprise when we saw them, seeing as this company mostly caters to Middle Eastern women.
Moving on, let’s talk about the actual physical store, which at first glance, looks like a high-end boutique. The clothes are well organized and each garment type is grouped together for the customer’s convenience.
For clients who would want to shop at the comfort of their own homes, worry not! Riva has an online store on their official website.
We would like to note that in case you would want to return an item that has been delivered, the company can take it back and issue you a refund. However, be prepared to pay a return fee.
To sum it all up, if you’re looking for a shop that has beautiful, simple, and modest clothing for women, Riva is definitely the store to go to!
Pros
- Sells hijabs, kimonos, and ponchos
- A lot of clothing types to choose from
- 24-hour customer service hotline
Cons
- Female clothing only
- Has an AED 10 return fee
Customer Reviews:
Good Product Variety
“My wife is a practicing Muslim, she wears long clothing that cover her fully. She likes this place a lot and always finds something interesting to buy and wear. There is a nice variety of chic, modest and beautiful clothes.” – Khalid Aser
Long-lasting Clothes, Great Product Quality
“Quality for money … some of the pieces I have more than 6 years and nothing happens to them even after 100 washes!” – Hessa Alattar
3. Superdry
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Variety | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Store | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Superdry is a UK-based international brand that offers clothing for both men and women. Their style is mostly based on Japanese and British street style trends and colors.
Looking at their product range, we’ve observed the huge amount of clothing types available for each gender. Tops, bottoms, jackets, swimwear, sportswear, and more!
In terms of aesthetics, as we’ve said earlier, the company leans more on the street-style vibe. If you’re looking for more formal or less trendy clothes, we recommend looking for another store.
One of the nice things about Superdry is its customer service. First, they constantly have sales, both on their online and physical stores, which is great!
One thing we do have to note though is that for clients who live in Dubai, shipping your purchases might be a bit complicated. This is because your location would determine where the company would get the items for you and could lead to delays.
Instead, we advise that you use the online store to browse their items and head over to the physical store for the actual purchase.
Overall though, if you’re looking for street-style, colorful, and very modern clothes, we recommend heading to Superdry for the latest fashion trends!
Pros
- Has men’s and women’s clothing
- Huge product variety
- Constantly puts out sales
- Well-lit and neatly organized store
Cons
- No cancellations upon checkout on the online store
- Focus on sports and street-style aesthetic
Customer Reviews:
Product Variety, Great Store Interior
“Super dry is one of those brands that you’d like to buy because of the quality. Not only that they’re durable but the designs are also great. This Superdry Store in The Dubai Mall is my fave branch in UAE. I think they have the most variety of stocks and the interior of the store is so great. I love shopping at Superdry most especially if they are on sale, and in their TDM branch, there is always something you can find to buy. 😁” – Jazper Jay
Good Product Quality
“Good quality clothing in different models for both gents and ladies.” – Sreema Sreeraj Anil
4. B Hype
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Variety | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Store | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
If you’re looking for trendy, hip-hop pieces to complete your wardrobe, B Hype is a good store to look into.
Their inventory consists of a good variety of sports and streetwear. You’ll find a lot of jogging pants, tracksuits, jackets, athleisure, hats, and hoodies.
If you’re looking for formal wear or something that’s not sporty or casual, this store is not for you. In terms of colors and styles, the store has a varied amount – we noticed a lot of bright, neon colors for most of their garments.
Now, what’s great about this specialized store is that they also house different brands, mostly sport-related brands such as Fila. So if you’re looking for another store that carries your favorite Fila apparel, B Hype is another option for you.
Moreover, B Hype has an online store for clients who cannot visit their location. The website is fairly well-designed and easy to use.
What’s nice about their online store is that they offer free shipping for all of their orders!
If you have extra money to splurge on some high-end, good-looking streetwear or sport apparently, we recommend going to B Hype to get… well, the hype!
Pros
- Also houses other brands
- Fairly good clothing variety
- Spacious, well-organized store
- Online store available
- Free shipping
Cons
- Street-style focused
- Can be a bit expensive
Customer Reviews:
Good Customer Service
“Love their streetwear and sneaker collection! The staff were really helpful and helped me find the perfect pair of Yeezys and Air Force 1’s. 10/10 would recommend, their app makes it super easy to browse their latest products and order too!” – Shaun D’Rozario
Extensive Product Variety
“Amazing shop with a lot of choice. The best shop if you like street wear and collection clothes. The personal are very friendly Special mention for Vimbai .” – Rebeka Djoue Dabany
5. H&M
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Variety | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Store | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
H&M is a very popular fast-fashion brand that has established multiple branches all around the world. It is mostly known for its very trendy clothes catered to women.
However, this store also sells clothing to men and children. They also have accessories and home decor items available if you’re interested in that.
Most of the items on their rack cater to popular clothing styles and colors on social media. However, they do sell some basic items, such as shirts and jeans as well.
So although these styles would probably look great for a couple of months or years, they can likewise go out of style real quick.
In terms of variety though, they offer a lot of garment types making them a one-stop-shop for almost anyone. We’re talking about tops, blouses, sweaters, blazers, dresses, denim pants, slacks, shoes, and more.
What we like best about H&M though is that it is a huge, well-lit and aesthetically pleasing store… It’s very spacious with large walking areas amidst a large number of shelves and racks of clothes all around the area.
What we don’t like about H&M though, is that in terms of organization, they tend to clump clothes too close together. This makes the store look a bit cluttered, in our opinion.
Overall, H&M is a good store to visit if you’re browsing for the latest trendy pieces. Alternatively, with its very wide variety of clothes to choose from, you can certainly find a good item in this store!
Pros
- Great product variety
- Affordable Prices
- Has an online store
- Free shipping for orders above AED 149
Cons
- Sells mostly trendy pieces
- Store looks a bit cluttered
Customer Reviews:
Great Interior Design, Helpful Staff
“The best branch, has more selection and has a flower shop , love this branch decor aswell its located behind the aquarium and the p2 grand parking is a good place to park and also u can park the cinema parking p7 then use the dubai mall app for direction , the staff was helpful too and the store is big.” -Shawa5y, via Google Reviews
Good Product Quality
“I always shop here and I am always left satisfied with the materials and quality whether its for a formal dresses or just a simple outfit.” – Morisette Green
FAQs About Clothing Stores in Dubai
We hope that these recommendations can help you in your next shopping spree! If you’re looking for more places to purchase more items, here is our recommendation for the best shopping malls in Dubai.