Top 10 Best Department stores in Al Barsha, Dubai
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What people like
Size HelpStaff regularly help shoppers locate difficult sizes, including searching stockrooms and checking online availability.
Online OrdersWhen an item is unavailable in-store, staff have helped customers place online orders, including a next-day free delivery for a sandal.
Centrepoint at Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha brings together clothing, shoes, beauty and baby shopping in one department store. Reviews are especially useful for shoppers who need help finding sizes, arranging online orders, choosing shoes or navigating the kids and newborn sections.
TipFor clothing, shoes or baby items, ask the team to check alternatives or stockroom availability rather than giving up at the rack.
Choose Centrepoint - Mall of the Emirates for patient shoe fitting and help locating hard-to-find pairs.
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What people like
Wide varietyThe two-floor layout covers household goods, fashion, groceries, toys and travel items in one shopping trip.
Kitchenware rangeCrockery, cutlery, glasses, cups, pots and kitchen gadgets are recurring strengths, with more choice than some cheaper alternatives.
Al Kabayel in Al Barsha is a spacious department store for browsing across two floors, with household essentials, kitchenware, clothing and gifts. It suits one-stop trips, especially if you are furnishing a home, stocking up on everyday items or looking for affordable souvenirs.
TipGo on a weekday if you want a calmer browse; one review says weekends can be busy.
Choose Al Kabayel (Al Barsha 3) for unusually broad kitchenware choice alongside groceries, clothing, and home goods.
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What people like
Wide SelectionReviews describe three floors of fashion for kids, women and men, including casual, formal and evening styles.
Helpful FittingsStaff were praised for bringing multiple dress options, finding sizes and suggesting matching accessories during fitting-room visits.
Debenhams is a department store known in reviews for clothing across women’s, men’s and children’s departments, plus lingerie and beauty counters. The supplied business information says this branch is now closed, so check availability before planning a visit.
TipCheck the promotion terms and final price before paying; reviews mention changing sale tags and multi-buy offers.
Choose Debenhams for guided fittings across dresses, sizes, and matching accessories.
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What people like
Low pricesReviews consistently describe affordable everyday goods, including household items, food, toys and accessories.
Wide rangeThe compact-looking store carries essentials across household, grocery, stationery, cosmetics and electronics sections.
Day to Day Al Barsha 1 – Al Sagr Plaza is a budget department store for everyday shopping, from household essentials and kitchen goods to groceries and small tech gadgets. It is also useful for browsing souvenirs such as Dubai chocolate, clothes and abayas.
TipInspect electronics and durability-sensitive items carefully; one reviewer specifically would not vouch for the electronics.
Choose DAY TO DAY AL BARSHA 1 – AL SAGR PLAZA for low-priced household basics, groceries, gifts, and everyday extras.
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What people like
Wide rangeCustomers describe it as a one-stop shop for daily groceries, household essentials, baby products and stationery.
Affordable valueReviews repeatedly mention low prices, including cheap household goods that customers still consider good quality.
Grand Barsha Department Store is a broad, bargain-focused shop in Al Barsha where customers come for everyday groceries, household supplies and stationery. Reviews also describe a well-organized store with helpful staff, making it useful when you want to handle several types of shopping under one roof.
TipCompare shelf labels with the till before paying; one review says yogurt marked AED 7.5 scanned at AED 14.
Choose Grand Barsha Department Store for an affordable one-stop mix of groceries, household items, baby products, and stationery.
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What people like
Clothing rangeA well-organised store with quality formal men’s wear and clothing for different ages and sizes.
Café treatsThe café is known for pastries and coffee, including a fresh almond croissant and cappuccino.
Marks and Spencer in Al Barsha is a department store for clothing, accessories and homeware, with a food section and café alongside the fashion departments. Reviews make it especially useful for formal men’s wear, UK groceries and a coffee-and-pastry break.
TipFor café food, try a quieter period: multiple reviews report 20–40-minute waits during service.
Choose Marks and Spencer for UK groceries and a useful gluten-free food selection.
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What people like
Luggage choiceReviews highlight a strong luggage selection, including discounted models and a reported five-year guarantee.
Helpful explanationsStaff have explained coffee-machine functions in detail and demonstrated them without pressuring customers to buy.
Jashanmal at Mall of the Emirates is a department store for premium homeware, appliances, luggage and bags. In Al Barsha, it is especially useful for comparing travel gear or kitchen machines, with reviews noting detailed product demonstrations, discounts and help arranging items for pickup or delivery.
TipFor a specific model, call first and ask for photos, sizes and pickup preparation; this worked for one customer.
Choose Jashanmal Department Store - Mall Of The Emirates for patient demonstrations when comparing coffee machines or other appliances.
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What people like
Brand rangeDesigner clothing, shoes, bags, cosmetics and perfumes are gathered under one roof, including limited-edition collections.
Fragrance adviceSeveral customers received patient, knowledgeable help choosing scents, including advice based on perfume notes and personal taste.
Harvey Nichols - Dubai is a three-floor luxury department store in Al Barsha, inside Mall of the Emirates, with designer fashion, beauty, perfumes and jewellery. Reviews especially point to its wide fragrance selection and useful services such as free tailoring.
TipBefore paying or packing for a flight, confirm the product name and format yourself; one customer received hair mist instead of Eau de Parfum.
Choose Harvey Nichols - Dubai for knowledgeable fragrance recommendations based on perfume notes and personal taste.
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What people like
Brand RangeThe collection spans unusual fashion, shoes, accessories and home pieces, including brands that reviewers struggled to find elsewhere.
Salon QualityThat Salon receives strong feedback for hair colouring, cuts and treatments, with reviewers also praising its products and equipment.
That Concept Store in Al Barsha brings together unusual fashion and lifestyle brands, with a broad selection of clothing, shoes and accessories. It is also home to That Salon, which reviewers mention for hair treatments and colouring.
TipBefore ordering online, confirm availability directly: reviewers received alternatives or refunds after app and website stock errors.
Choose THAT Concept Store for hard-to-find fashion and help locating unusual items.
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