Rare collection
The showroom includes collectible, special-edition and vintage instruments, including boutique guitars that feel closer to art pieces than standard stock.
Art of Guitar and Art of Music Academy
Al Quoz
Art of Guitar and Art of Music Academy is a guitar store and music academy in Al Quoz. You can browse unusual custom-shop and vintage instruments, buy beginner-friendly gear, book lessons, or use the workshop for detailed setups and repairs.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
443 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wide pricing
Reviews mention both rare high-end instruments and approachable guitars and amps, with options described as suitable for any budget.
Skilled repairs
A Fender 12-string with badly positioned frets and fret buzz was repaired for 450 AED and reportedly became much easier to play.
Beginner guidance
A first-time electric-guitar buyer received patient help choosing an Ibanez GRG121DX, with questions answered throughout the purchase.
Effective lessons
One beginner said three lessons were enough to progress from zero guitar skills to playing a first song, with classes starting on time.
Careful setups
Customers describe precise work on restringing, action, intonation, pickups and reconditioning, with noticeable improvements in playability and sound.
Helpful trials
Buyers have been allowed to compare several instruments, try new strings and test guitars through an amp before deciding.
Tips for a Better Visit
Test first. Ask to compare several guitars and, where relevant, try your chosen instrument through an amp before buying.
Request setup. When buying, ask whether the guitar can be set up and fitted with a string gauge that suits your playing style.
Document consignment. If considering consignment, get sale notifications, payout timing and reporting obligations clearly documented before leaving your instruments.
Check lessons. For academy bookings, confirm the current location and schedule first; one review says the move made regular lessons too far to continue.
Plan the visit
Practical details
62 6th St - opposite Al Serkal The Courtyard
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Strandberg Boden NX 6
A customer chose this model after describing the shop's selection as outstanding and the buying experience as memorable.
W03 SHEERAN LOWDEN
A buyer compared the Sheeran series guitars, then received a setup and new strings suited to their playing style.
Epiphone Les Paul Muse
The workshop handled restringing, action adjustment and intonation setup on this model.
music lessons
The academy is mentioned as an option for both guitar and piano learning, with one review calling its package affordable.
Common Concerns
Service gap
A parent visiting with a 10-year-old hoped for a more positive, knowledgeable welcome and felt the customer service fell short.
Lesson distance
A previous location had been easier for one family; the move made the trip impractical and ended their child's lessons.
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The Bottom Line
Art of Guitar is a specialist guitar shop and academy in Al Quoz, with a showroom that ranges from beginner-friendly instruments to rare, collectible and custom-shop pieces. Reviews describe it as a place to browse seriously, not just make a quick purchase: customers have compared Gibson and Fender models, tried a Strandberg Boden NX 6, and tested a new guitar through an amp before deciding. The workshop is a major reason to visit.
Customers mention restringing, action and intonation adjustments, pickup replacement and deeper reconditioning. One Fender 12-string with high-fret problems and fret buzz reportedly came back much easier to play after work costing 450 AED. The academy also has a strong beginner story, with one student reaching a first song after three lessons.
The atmosphere is generally calm and gallery-like, and several reviews mention patient product explanations without pressure or upselling. Online and delivery orders have also been handled smoothly for customers outside Dubai, including Abu Dhabi and Doha. There are two cautions.
One parent felt customer service did not create the hoped-for experience for a 10-year-old, and the move has made lessons impractical for at least one family. Most importantly, treat consignment separately from ordinary purchases: one reviewer reported delayed notification and payment, so agree on reporting and payout terms in writing.