Abaya shopping
A strong stop for abayas and traditional clothing, with high-quality designs and room to bargain.
Al Manal Centre
Naif
Al Manal Centre is a compact, older-style shopping mall in Naif, opposite the traditional Naif Souq. It is especially useful for browsing abayas, evening dresses, fabrics and perfume oils in an air-conditioned setting, with a food court and basement parking.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
3,582 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Perfume kiosks
The small kiosks are specifically noted for good perfume oils, including Arabic fragrance options and bakhoor.
Fabric selection
Several reviews point to the textile shops, including one long-term visitor who has returned for more than 25 years.
Naif access
Its position opposite Naif Souq makes it easy to combine indoor mall shopping with the traditional market across the road.
Quiet interior
Despite the busy surrounding area, reviewers describe the centre itself as calm, quiet and chill.
Family facilities
The centre has a kids corner, food court and toilets, useful for a shorter family shopping trip.
Basement parking
Underground paid parking is available, which is useful in this busy part of Naif.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bargain first. Negotiate on abayas and other non-branded items; reviews specifically describe the centre as a bargaining place.
Keep ticket. Do not lose your parking receipt: reviewers report AED 115 and AED 150 charges after ticket problems.
Budget parking. One review reports basement parking at 5 dirhams for the first hour and 10 dirhams per additional hour.
Visit off-peak. Allow extra time or visit outside busy weekends and evenings, when reaching the centre is harder.
Cross-shop. Compare the centre with Naif Souq across the road; one reviewer says the souq can offer better options.
Use indoors. The air conditioning makes the centre a practical summer alternative to the outdoor souks nearby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Deira St
Naif - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
fancy fabrics
The centre is a recognised stop for fabrics used in evening and occasion clothing.
evening dresses
Reviewers mention evening dresses and party gowns among the clothing available.
Common Concerns
Parking disputes
Multiple reviews report steep or disputed charges after losing a ticket or staying longer than the posted parking period.
Lost tickets
A separate reviewer says losing a parking ticket resulted in a AED 150 charge, so keep the ticket safe.
Busy access
Reaching the centre can be difficult on busy weekends and evenings, especially around the surrounding market traffic.
Washroom smell
One reviewer found the washrooms unpleasant, describing a particularly strong smell.
Security service
Some customers report unhelpful security responses, including a complaint about how a parking issue was handled.
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The Bottom Line
Al Manal Centre is a small, older-style mall in Naif, directly opposite Naif Souq. Its clearest appeal is traditional and occasion shopping: reviewers mention a wide range of abayas, fancy fabrics, evening dresses, ladies’ purses and perfume oils. It is a useful indoor complement to the market across the road rather than a large modern mall with endless variety.
The perfume kiosks are worth checking for Arabic oils, bakhoor and other fragrances. Textile shops also have a loyal following; one customer says they have been visiting them for more than 25 years. The food court is upstairs, with Arabic and Indian choices mentioned, and a kids corner adds a practical stop for families.
Toilets and prayer rooms are also available. The centre generally feels calmer than the surrounding Naif streets, and air conditioning is a welcome advantage in summer. Underground paid parking is available, but access can be difficult on busy weekends and evenings.
Keep your parking ticket: reviews describe charges of AED 115 and AED 150 after tickets were lost, while another customer disputed a AED 50 charge for just over three hours. Prices are not uniformly low, so bargain for non-branded items and compare with Naif Souq. Expect a traditional market atmosphere, including copy items alongside local clothing and fragrance shops.