Thorough testing
Reviews describe careful eye tests for both children and adults, with comfort and clear explanations prioritised.
Emirates Optical - Al Rigga Metro Exit 1 (RTA Approved Eye Test Center)
Deira
Emirates Optical is an optician near Al Rigga Metro Station Exit 1, where customers come for eye tests, prescription glasses and sunglasses. Reviews highlight the broad frame selection, patient explanations during testing and help comparing lens options and fit.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
140 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Frame choice
Customers report a wide selection of frames, including options suited to different styles and face shapes.
Metro access
The branch is right beside the metro exit, making it convenient for a quick visit without a car.
Insurance help
Staff have handled insurance approval updates and follow-up calls as part of the purchase process.
Lens guidance
Customers say staff explained lens deals and helped them understand what they were choosing.
Affordable deals
Several reviews mention discounts or reasonable pricing, including a cheaper purchase of branded sunglasses.
Old-specs service
One customer had powered sunglasses lenses changed and received complimentary cleaning for old reading glasses.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. Verify the opening time directly before a late visit; one customer found the shop closed at 12:30am despite Google’s listing.
Verify power. After collection, ask for the finished lenses’ power to be checked against your updated prescription before wearing them.
Inspect lenses. If vision stays blurry or causes headaches, return promptly and ask for the lenses to be tested rather than assuming adjustment is the issue.
Discuss thinness. If you need ultra-thin lenses, confirm the expected thickness and lens specification before paying or collecting the glasses.
Compare deals. Ask about current lens deals and how each option affects fit and price; reviews specifically mention detailed explanations of both.
Bring insurance. If using insurance, allow time for approval follow-up, as staff have handled updates and calls during the transaction.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Rigga Street, Near Metro Exit 1 Besides Al Madeena Hyper Market
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Gentle monsters sunglasses
Customers mention buying Gentle monsters sunglasses at a cheaper price, with discounts making the purchase attractive.
Omega eye glasses
One customer specifically praised the assistance received while choosing Omega eye glasses.
Graded eyeglasses
A first-time wearer described receiving patient explanations about vision and the lenses needed for graded eyeglasses.
Common Concerns
Hours mismatch
One late-night visit found the shop closed even though Google showed it as open at 12:30am.
Power error
A customer reported receiving glasses with the old prescription and wearing the wrong power for more than a week.
Lens mismatch
One review says lenses sold as ultra-thin arrived thicker than expected despite a higher-priced lens choice.
Defective lenses
Another customer reported blurry vision and headaches before learning the lenses were defective and unsuitable.
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The Bottom Line
Emirates Optical is a convenient Deira optician near Al Rigga Metro Station Exit 1. You can have an eye test, choose prescription glasses or sunglasses, and compare frame and lens options in one visit. Reviews particularly value the thorough testing, patient explanations for first-time glasses wearers and the range of frames.
The branch also suits shoppers looking for deals. Customers mention affordable pricing, discounts on sunglasses and help understanding lens fit. Specific products mentioned include Gentle monsters sunglasses and Omega eye glasses, while one review describes changing sunglasses lenses to add prescription power.
Insurance support is another practical plus: staff have helped update approvals and followed up by phone. There is one important quality-control caution. Reviews describe both an old prescription being fitted into supposedly updated glasses and defective lenses that caused blurry vision and headaches.
Another customer paid for an ultra-thin German lens option but said the finished lenses were unusually thick. Check the prescription and lens specification at collection, and do not simply accept discomfort as an adjustment period. Also verify opening hours before visiting late, since Google once showed the shop open at 12:30am when it was closed.