Complex alterations
A 3XL Morocco jersey was reshaped using a well-fitting shirt as the reference and still looked original after alteration.
Dar Al Zaman tailor Alterations & Uniforms
Dubai Marina
Dar Al Zaman is a tailoring and alterations shop in Dubai Marina, handling everyday fixes as well as custom clothing. Reviews highlight quick trouser, shirt and jacket alterations, plus more unusual jobs such as reshaping a Morocco football jersey to fit.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
216 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast turnaround
Several reviews report same-day or next-day work, including six shirts completed in under 24 hours.
Clean finishing
Customers describe the stitching as neat and clean, with accurate fittings and professional finishing.
Custom clothing
Reviews mention custom-made shirts, linen clothing and bespoke suits with help choosing fabrics.
Uniform work
A customer received a work uniform shirt made to their expectation.
Unusual projects
The shop also shortened and finished a shower curtain for a 2.40 m bathroom shower.
Easy access
One reviewer says the shop is located in Choithrams supermarket, making it straightforward to reach.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm deadlines. If you are travelling or need an outfit for an event, confirm the collection time clearly; some reviews report promised dates slipping.
Bring a reference. For difficult sizing jobs, bring a garment that fits well; one customer used a favourite shirt to guide a jersey alteration.
Check the finish. Inspect seams, shoulder alignment and sleeve lengths at collection, especially after a complex alteration.
Ask about options. Do not assume the shop only handles clothes: reviews show it can also alter a shower curtain to a specific height and holder system.
Use the location. The shop is inside Choithrams supermarket, which may make combining a tailoring visit with errands convenient.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Choithrams Marina DEC
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
pants for alteration
A customer brought pants for alteration and found the service professional, friendly and reasonably priced.
costume for a dance performance
The shop took on a last-minute costume project and delivered it within the required time.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent results
Recent complaints describe uneven sleeve lengths, misaligned shoulders and an alteration that was not completed.
Delays
Some customers were asked to return repeatedly, with one order taking five days instead of the promised next day.
Service disputes
A customer reported raised voices after questioning unfinished seams and being asked to pay extra for further finishing.
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The Bottom Line
Dar Al Zaman is a Dubai Marina tailor for practical alterations and made-to-measure clothing. Customers bring trousers, shirts, jackets, skirts and dresses for fitting adjustments, while other reviews mention custom-made shirts, linen pieces, bespoke suits and work uniform shirts. The strongest pattern is speed: six shirts were completed in under 24 hours, two outfits were ready the next day, and another shirt alteration took less than an hour.
The work can extend beyond routine hems. One especially detailed review describes a Morocco football jersey reshaped to fit like a proper 3XL, using the customer’s own shirt as a template. 40 m shower and adapted to its plastic holders.
Those examples suggest it is worth asking about a difficult or non-standard job rather than assuming it is impossible. Pricing is repeatedly described as reasonable or fair, though no exact amounts are provided. The shop is located in Choithrams supermarket, making access convenient.
There is also a meaningful caution: several recent reviews report delays, poor seam finishing and uneven alterations, alongside complaints about raised voices during disputes. Confirm the deadline, explain the required fit carefully and inspect the finished seams before leaving.