Quick RTA tests
One review says the RTA eye test for licence renewal was completed in under 10 minutes.
Basari Opticals ( Dubai RTA Approved Eye Test Center for Driving License )
Al Karama
Basari Opticals is an optical shop in Al Karama offering RTA eye tests for driving licences alongside prescription eyewear. Reviews highlight its broad frame and sunglasses selection, quick turnaround on some glasses, and pricing that suits shoppers comparing affordable and branded options.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,396 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Frame selection
Customers describe a wide choice ranging from simple frames to branded eyewear, with a particularly large sunglasses selection.
Fair pricing
Reviews repeatedly mention reasonable pricing, discounts across product ranges, and good value without relying only on budget frames.
Fast glasses
Some prescription glasses are made on the spot; one customer received a pair in 10 minutes.
Useful repairs
Customers report quick repairs, including a broken sunglasses screw fixed professionally at no charge.
After-sales help
A family customer who has bought there for a decade specifically praised the shop's after-sales service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm frames. When ordering lenses, confirm the exact frame being processed before collection; one review reported a frame mismatch on delivery.
Ask availability. Ask whether your glasses can be made while you wait; reviews mention same-visit production and a 10-minute prescription-glasses turnaround.
Bring repairs. Bring small glasses or sunglasses problems to the shop before replacing them; customers report quick repairs that were sometimes free.
Order contacts. If visiting is inconvenient, check the online shop for contact lenses; one customer reported easy ordering and quick delivery.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Roudhat Al Karama building - Shop no 03, G floor - opposite to Burjuman Center
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Frame mix-up
One customer said the delivered spectacles used a different frame from the one selected and that a replacement was refused.
Own-frame fitting
A customer bringing an expensive titanium frame was refused face fitting after lenses were fitted, and had to find another shop.
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The Bottom Line
Basari Opticals in Al Karama is useful for practical eye-care errands as well as choosing new eyewear. You can get an RTA eye test for a driving-licence renewal, shop prescription glasses and sunglasses, or order contact lenses online. The RTA test was reported as taking under 10 minutes, while another customer received prescription glasses in 10 minutes, although turnaround will depend on the order.
The shop’s strongest theme is choice without forcing you into premium pricing. Reviews mention simple and branded frames, a notably broad sunglasses selection, discounts across product ranges, and contact-lens delivery that was described as quick and reliable. Several long-term customers also mention smooth transactions, after-sales help and staff who take time to explain options.
There are two practical cautions. One customer received a different frame from the one selected and said the replacement request was refused. Another was told the shop would not fit lenses into their own delicate titanium frame because it was too fragile to fit to the face.
Confirm the exact frame and fitting arrangements before paying, especially when bringing your own frame. Small repairs may be worth asking about first: reviews describe broken screws and bent glasses being fixed quickly, sometimes as a complimentary service.