Wide selection
Reviews describe a broad range of fabrics, sewing accessories and craft materials, including items that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Fida General Trading Co. L.L.C
Bur Dubai
Fida General Trading Co. L.L.C is a Bur Dubai haberdashery for fabrics, tailoring accessories and craft supplies. Reviews point to a particularly broad selection of sewing materials, including beads, ribbons and decorative textiles, making it useful when you are looking for a less usual item.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
210 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hard-to-find items
Customers have found unusual supplies here, including small patches for repairing CrossFit shoes.
Tailoring supplies
Useful basics include laces, buttons and other materials for tailoring and sewing projects.
Decorative textiles
The shop is noted for beaded ribbons, cloth decoration and textiles, with plenty of beads for creative sewing.
Helpful assistance
Several reviews mention patient staff who help customers choose the right material or amount, including ribbon for furniture.
Quality fabrics
One customer said the fabrics and laces matched expectations, while another found the purchased materials to be very good quality.
Craft equipment
The selection extends beyond fabric to scissors, thread, macrame thread and knitting accessories.
Tips for a Better Visit
Compare prices. Check nearby shops or online before buying; several reviews say equivalent materials can cost less elsewhere.
Confirm costs. Ask for the exact price before travelling or selecting materials, since one customer could not get pricing through WhatsApp.
Visit off-peak. If you are driving, avoid peak hours when possible; parking and access can be more difficult then.
Check fabric shade. Compare the material with your sample before leaving, especially for colour: one customer received off-white instead of white linen.
Ask for guidance. For a sewing or furniture project, ask staff to help calculate the correct amount of ribbon or fabric needed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
44 24a St
Al Bada', Dubai
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High prices
Multiple customers considered the shop expensive and said nearby shops or online sellers offered cheaper versions of the same materials.
Price uncertainty
A review alleges that many prices are not displayed and that quoted prices can vary by worker or cashier.
Service complaints
Some customers reported impatient or rude treatment, including a serious dispute over an off-white fabric supplied instead of white linen.
Online support
A customer said WhatsApp support would not provide availability or pricing for a requested material.
Parking difficulty
Parking is available in front according to one review, but another customer said finding a space is not easy.
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The Bottom Line
Fida General Trading Co. C is a Bur Dubai haberdashery worth considering when a sewing project needs more than the basics. Reviews mention fabrics and laces, beaded ribbons, cloth decoration, buttons and tailoring materials, plus craft supplies such as scissors, thread and knitting accessories.
One customer even found small patches for repairing CrossFit shoes. The range is the main draw. Several reviewers say they find unusual or hard-to-find items here, and customers working on tailoring, knitting, costumes and DIY projects describe plenty of options.
Fabric and lace quality received positive comments, and some shoppers found the prices reasonable. Pricing is not consistent across the reviews, though. Other customers called the shop expensive, said nearby or online sellers were cheaper, and complained that prices were sometimes different depending on the worker or cashier.
One review also alleges that many prices were not displayed. It is sensible to ask for a clear price and compare before committing to a larger purchase. Service feedback is mixed: some shoppers describe patient, helpful assistance, while others report impatience or rude handling of complaints.
Check fabric colour against your sample before leaving. Parking may be difficult, so an off-peak visit could be easier.