Free Repairs
Customers report free fixes and adjustments, including rebalancing loose glasses and repairing sunglasses damaged by being stepped on.
Al Jaber Optical Me'aisem City Centre . الجابر للنظارات المعيصم سيتي سنتر
City Center
Al Jaber Optical is an optician in City Center where customers come for prescription glasses, sunglasses, eye tests and practical repairs. Reviews particularly highlight quick driver’s licence eye tests, careful optometrist consultations and helpful support with insurance claims and frame adjustments.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
124 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick Testing
A driver’s licence eye test was completed in under five minutes, allowing the customer to renew online afterwards.
Careful Testing
An optometrist asked detailed questions about computer-related eye discomfort and provided professional guidance.
Insurance Help
The team has helped customers prepare insurance claim forms and check optical cover before buying glasses.
No Upselling
One customer selected sunglasses with attentive guidance and specifically noted there was no pressure to upsell.
Fast Turnaround
A child’s prescription glasses, initially quoted at two to three days, were ready the following day.
Frame Choice
Reviews mention a varied range of frames and advice on frame suitability, including help choosing glasses for children.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Costs. Confirm the lens total before paying; one customer was later told staff had overcharged by 65 AED.
Verify Timing. If you are travelling, confirm collection or delivery arrangements directly rather than relying only on a promised deadline.
Ask Insurance. Ask the team to check optical insurance cover before choosing frames; one family saved over 600 AED this way.
Use Walk-In. For a driver’s licence renewal test, a walk-in visit may be very quick: one customer was finished in under five minutes.
Ask Exchanges. If ready-made glasses do not suit you, ask about exchanging the frame and whether replacement lenses can be made.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Me'aisem - Shop No. G-009, Ground Floor
Me'aisem First - City Center, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
contact lenses
A patient consultation helped a 12-year-old become confident enough to wear contact lenses.
home delivery
Reviews mention home delivery for completed glasses and frame adjustments.
Common Concerns
Price Variance
One customer said a glasses quote was 28% higher than another shop’s quote.
Delivery Failure
A customer expecting next-day glasses missed collection before a flight and ultimately collected them 10 days later.
Frame Damage
One review says an old frame was returned broken after being used for comparison during an eye test.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
65 AED
lens cost
“Their staff miscalculated the lens cost and overcharged me by 65 AED”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Al Jaber Optical at City Center is useful for everyday eyewear needs rather than just buying a new pair. Reviews mention prescription glasses, sunglasses, eye tests and contact lenses, with customers also using the shop for quick adjustments and repairs. A driver’s licence eye test was completed in under five minutes in one visit, while another customer received careful guidance about computer-related eye discomfort.
The practical service is a strong part of the picture. Customers describe loose, detached and even stepped-on glasses being fixed or rebalanced for free, and reviews mention home delivery as well as help preparing insurance claim forms. One family said an insurance check saved more than 600 AED on a child’s glasses.
Frame advice also comes through clearly, including support for children and a no-upselling experience when choosing sunglasses. There are important caveats. A customer reported that a glasses quote was 28% higher than another shop’s, then described a 65 AED lens-cost overcharge, damage to an old frame and a ten-day wait after a promised deadline failed.
Confirm the total and collection timing before committing, especially if you are travelling. The reviews otherwise point to a friendly, capable team and a branch that handles small optical problems promptly.