Abaya choice
The mall has many abaya shops, with diverse designs for different occasions and tastes.
J3 Mall
Al Wasl
J3 Mall in Al Wasl is a compact, local shopping destination known mainly for its wide choice of abayas, including styles that some shops alter for your height and size. Families can also use Cheeky Monkeys while browsing, with cafés and everyday services for a shorter stop.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,019 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Alterations
Some abaya shops can alter purchases for your height and size, useful when ready-to-wear sizing is not quite right.
Kids play
Cheeky Monkeys gives children an activity on the second floor while adults shop.
Clean facilities
One review specifically found the washroom and prayer room clean.
Local scale
Its smaller size can suit nearby residents looking for a calm, easy-to-navigate shopping stop.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. Ask about the current parking fee and validation before entering; several reviews say the paid-parking signs are easy to miss.
Keep receipts. Keep every purchase receipt, including digital copies, because reviews mention receipts being needed for parking validation.
Use small cars. If driving, take a smaller car where possible: reviewers describe the basement exit as especially difficult for large vehicles.
Confirm deadlines. For a custom abaya, confirm fabric availability and the start date before paying or leaving the order, especially for wedding timing.
Compare outlets. Compare several shops before buying, since reviews say the mall has different abaya styles and prices vary between outlets.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl Road, Al Manara Area
Al Manara, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Trampo Extreme
Trampo Extreme is mentioned as one of the mall’s children’s entertainment options.
Lavash
Lavash is mentioned as a café for breakfast and casual food; one reviewer highlighted a light, flavourful breakfast.
Aster Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy is one of the practical services customers mention for everyday needs.
X Treme Laser Tag Game
The mall includes a laser-tag activity, though one review considered it overpriced.
Common Concerns
Tight parking
The basement parking is narrow, and one driver reported scratching their car while trying to exit.
Parking charges
Paid parking, unclear signs and strict enforcement are recurring complaints, including charges after very short visits.
Price increases
One returning customer said a plain abaya had risen from about AED 150 to AED 350 within a year.
Limited variety
Several reviews describe the mall as heavily focused on garments, with little else to attract general shoppers.
Tailoring delays
Made-to-order abayas have reportedly missed deadlines, including one wedding abaya that had not been started by collection day.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
350 AED
plain abaya with no work
“PLAIN abaya with no work for 350 AED ?! Which last year was maybe around 150! They became greedy”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
J3 Mall in Al Wasl is a compact, local stop whose main draw is abaya shopping. You can browse colourful designs for different occasions, compare styles and budgets, and ask some shops to alter an abaya for your height and size. It is less compelling if you are looking for a broad, traditional mall mix.
Families have a reason to stay longer: Cheeky Monkeys is on the second floor, and reviews also mention Trampo Extreme and laser tag. Lavash provides a café option, while Aster Pharmacy covers a practical everyday errand. The mall has been described as clean, with a tidy washroom and prayer room, though comments about the atmosphere range from pleasant and calm to ordinary and uninviting.
Parking is the main caution. The basement is tight, awkward for larger cars and difficult to exit, while paid-parking rules and validation have frustrated many visitors. Signs may be easy to miss, so ask about the fee before entering and keep receipts; one review says an AED 100 spend was needed for free parking.
Prices also vary sharply: customers report both fair abaya prices and a plain example at AED 350. For custom pieces, confirm fabric availability and the delivery date rather than relying on an informal promise.