Low prices
Reviews describe strong deals on branded items, including a whole bunch of purchases for less than 250DHS.
Al Barsha
Brands For Less in Al Barsha is a discount store for branded fashion, shoes and household finds. It suits shoppers who enjoy browsing for bargains: reviews mention everything from Tommy Hilfiger pieces and sports shoes to home accessories and children’s items.
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Reviews describe strong deals on branded items, including a whole bunch of purchases for less than 250DHS.
You can browse beyond clothing, with reviews mentioning home items, kids’ toys and school accessories in separate sections.
One regular shopper found discounted products in excellent condition, not merely cheap-looking stock.
This Al Barsha branch is praised for cleaner fitting rooms and clothing that feels less outdated than at other branches.
The Smiles loyalty programme lets shoppers earn as they buy, which can add value for regular visits.
A cashier was praised for spotting that slippers were the wrong size before the purchase was completed.
Allow time. Set aside time to search carefully; the best finds are not guaranteed and may take browsing to uncover.
Check sizes. Try items on and check alternatives because some styles may have only one size left.
Avoid peaks. Visit outside peak periods if possible, since busy hours have been linked with long billing queues.
Check stock. If a piece is unavailable, ask staff to look for alternatives; one review says a substitute was found when the original was out of stock.
Verify hours. If visiting late, confirm the branch is still admitting shoppers rather than relying only on the displayed closing time.
Plan delivery. For online orders, leave substantial extra time: one customer advised allowing 10 additional days beyond the confirmed date.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
A shopper highlighted buying several pieces from Tommy Hilfiger at what they considered a good discount.
Reebok Joggers were singled out as a favourite find, alongside a large selection of children’s toys.
Cavalli was mentioned as another branded find available in the store.
Checkout can become frustratingly slow, with long queues reported during busy periods.
Stock is limited by size: one shopper found that the desired size was sometimes the only one missing.
This branch is smaller than the one across Emirates Mall, so the selection may be narrower.
Alongside several positive service reports, some visitors describe rude or unhelpful floor staff.
Online orders have attracted complaints about delayed delivery and difficult exchanges between branches.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
express delivery
“I paid AED 18 for express delivery, yet my order was delayed for several days”Google review · March 2026
dress
“I was wearing a simple home-wear outfit and spent 45 AED on a dress b'cause I really wanted to buy it for an event, yet felt judged based on appearance”Google review · November 2025
The Bottom Line
Brands For Less in Al Barsha is a browse-heavy discount shop where the appeal lies in the hunt. You can look for branded clothing, sports shoes, children’s toys and school accessories, with home items adding another reason to visit when you are not shopping for clothes. Reviews mention Tommy Hilfiger pieces, Reebok Joggers and occasional finds from brands such as Michael Kors and Cavalli.
Prices can be genuinely attractive, and several shoppers describe good-quality items in excellent condition. The trade-off is uneven stock: the branch is smaller than the one across Emirates Mall, sizes can be scarce, and the best bargains may require patience. One reviewer found a whole bunch of items for less than 250DHS, while another felt that many newer gold-label products had become overpriced and said sports shoes were the stronger deal.
Service is mixed. Some customers describe helpful guidance and clean, tidy fitting rooms, while others report rude floor staff, slow billing and a late-night visit when the curtains were already down before the advertised closing time. Visit with time to browse, check sizing carefully and avoid peak checkout periods.
Online shoppers should be especially cautious: reviews mention delayed express delivery, complicated cross-branch exchanges and lengthy follow-up.