Wide selection
Reviews describe a good range of daily-use goods, including household items, clothing and children’s products.
Al Kabayel (Gold Souk)
Deira
Al Kabayel is a budget department store in Deira’s Gold Souk area, useful for quick everyday shopping under one roof. Reviews mention household goods, garments, cosmetics, food items and small gifts, with many customers looking for inexpensive, fit-for-purpose purchases.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
399 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Budget shopping
Many reviews point to low prices, including affordable options for clothing, cosmetics and kid toys.
Gift options
The store is useful for inexpensive gifts and party or event items, alongside general household shopping.
Daily essentials
Customers use it for routine household purchases and general-use items rather than specialised shopping.
Affordable quality
Several customers describe the quality as acceptable for the price, including fit-for-purpose items.
Convenient location
One review places the store near Deira Palace Hotel, making it a practical stop around the Gold Souk area.
Tips for a Better Visit
Carry change. For small purchases, carry smaller notes or another payment method: one shopper paid 100 AED for a 9 AED item and was told there was no change.
Compare prices. Check a few prices before paying because customers report that some items cost more than at other discount centres.
Check exchanges. Ask about exchange arrangements before buying; one review says the shop hesitated to change goods after sale.
Avoid rush hours. The store can be crowded, and a review specifically mentions long cashier queues during rush hours.
Check availability. If you need one specific item, call or check first where possible because a customer described the stock as limited.
Plan the visit
Practical details
2 4th St
Al Buteen - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 11:59 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 11:59 PM |
Popular Mentions
Garments
Customers mention garments as part of the store’s low-cost shopping selection.
Swim pants
A customer found swim pants here when they could not locate them elsewhere before a trip to Atlantis.
Food items
Food items are mentioned among the products available at low prices.
Common Concerns
Rude cashiers
Multiple customers report disrespectful or aggressive cashier behaviour, including high-pitched conversations and poor complaint handling.
Bag refusal
One customer says staff refused a shopping bag because the purchase was considered too small.
Toilet access
A review says staff were uncooperative and did not allow the customer to use a toilet.
Limited stock
Stock may be limited, so a particular item is not guaranteed to be available.
Mixed pricing
Prices are not uniformly low; one customer found some products more expensive than at other discount centres.
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The Bottom Line
Al Kabayel is a budget department store in Deira’s Gold Souk area, aimed at quick, practical shopping rather than a leisurely browse. Reviews mention daily household items, garments, cosmetics, food items, gifts and kid toys, so it can be handy when you need several inexpensive things in one stop. One shopper even found swim pants for 10 AED before a trip to Atlantis.
99 AED. Quality is usually framed as average or fit for purpose, so compare a few prices and inspect what you are buying rather than assuming every item is the cheapest option. Stock can also be limited.
The main caution is service. Several dated reviews describe rude or aggressive cashiers, while others mention a refused shopping bag, no toilet access and reluctance to exchange goods. Carry smaller notes for low-value purchases: one customer buying something worth 9 AED with 100 AED was told there was no change.
The store may also be crowded, with longer queues at peak times. An older review said the building was under construction, although later reviews describe visits, so check current status before making a special trip.