Kandura Styles
Reviews highlight Kuwaiti and Emirati-style kanduras, including traditional Emirati designs.
Jabal Arafat Tailor al Qusais branch
Al Twar
Jabal Arafat Tailor in Al Twar makes national and Gulf men’s clothing, with reviews especially focused on kanduras and thobes. Customers come for made-to-measure traditional Emirati or Kuwaiti styles, fabric selection and detailed sewing, though service consistency is worth checking.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
120 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Fabric Quality
One customer said the selected fabrics matched the quality and type of the sewn fabrics.
Custom Thobes
Customers can have thobes stitched to their preferred style and fit.
Punctual Work
A recent review specifically praised the tailor’s punctuality alongside the fabric and tailoring.
Fast Service
Some customers describe the service as fast, with good tailoring.
Detailed Finish
Several reviews praise the detailing and overall finishing when the work goes well.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Early. For Eid orders, reserve well ahead: one customer found the shop fully booked by Shaban.
Check Hem. Before leaving, test the kandura hem opening; one customer found it too narrow across five garments.
Confirm Fabric. Have the agreed fabric and sizes checked against the finished garments before travelling or taking them home.
Follow Up. Do not rely only on a promised call or message; contact the shop yourself when the garment should be ready.
Ask Policy. Clarify the refundable policy before paying, as one review found it unclear.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 1 B St
Al Twar 5, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:25 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:25 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:25 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:25 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:25 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:25 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM |
Common Concerns
Customer Service
Several reviews report poor staff attitude, limited attention on arrival and weak customer relations.
Missed Updates
Customers say promised calls or messages when garments are ready often do not happen.
High Prices
Some customers consider the prices high, even when they regard the stitching as good.
Fit Problems
One customer reported different sizes between two dresses and fabric that did not match the agreement.
Hem Opening
A review about five kanduras says the hem opening was too narrow to close comfortably.
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The Bottom Line
Jabal Arafat Tailor in Al Twar is geared towards traditional Gulf menswear. You can order made-to-measure kanduras and thobes, including Kuwaiti or Emirati styles, and reviews also mention Arabic dresses and children’s kanduras. The strongest feedback is about the sewing itself: customers praise the fabrics, measurements, detailing and, in some cases, punctual or fast completion.
The experience is not completely consistent. One long-term customer said the tailoring remained good but complained that the shop repeatedly failed to call or message when garments were ready. Another reported that five kanduras had hem openings so narrow they were difficult to close.
There are also reports of poor finishing, incorrect measurements, mismatched fabric and different dress sizes, so inspect the finished pieces carefully before leaving. Timing matters around Eid. A customer trying to have a kandura stitched was turned away because the shop was fully booked, while another said bookings were already full by Shaban.
Service feedback ranges from friendly and cooperative to staff ignoring customers in the shop, so it is sensible to confirm the details, completion arrangements and any refund terms upfront. Prices are also described as reasonable by some reviewers and high by others, making a clear quote worth requesting before work begins.