Luggage repairs
Reviews describe broken wheels, zips, torn mesh and pullers being repaired, often within a day.
Al Karama
JMk Suitcase, Watch & Shoes Repairing is an Al Karama workshop for practical repairs, including suitcase wheels, locks, shoes, watches, keys and mobile accessories. Reviews especially point to quick luggage fixes, from replacing broken wheels to opening a jammed TSA lock.
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Reviews describe broken wheels, zips, torn mesh and pullers being repaired, often within a day.
Several customers report same-day or under-24-hour suitcase repairs, including two suitcases repaired within a day.
A jammed TSA suitcase lock was resolved in around 20 minutes and checked before the customer left.
One customer had luggage wheels replaced through a fast door-to-door service with hotel pickup and delivery also reported elsewhere.
One long-time Dubai resident said an old shoe was refreshed with three layers of polish and hand care.
Reviews specifically mention Seiko watch repair and watch-battery service in Karama.
Customers mention getting duplicate keys made alongside luggage and shoe repairs.
A customer says the shop can fix or replace a mobile-phone screen protector while you wait.
Compare quotes. Ask for a quote before approving work; one customer found a nearby price difference of several times for a strap repair.
Confirm warranty. For wheel replacements, request a receipt and clarify the guarantee before leaving, after one reported failure within a month.
Carry cash. If using the door-to-door wheel service, prepare cash because one review says payment is cash on delivery.
Inspect repairs. Check the repaired item before leaving; a customer specifically inspected the TSA lock and confirmed it was functioning.
Ask timing. Get a clear completion estimate and confirm it at handover, since one review reported a promised hour stretching into several hours.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
One customer said four replacement suitcase wheels broke after a month and there was no receipt for a promised fix.
A customer was quoted AED 60 for a simple bag-strap repair, while nearby shops reportedly quoted much less.
One review says a luggage rack cost 30 dirhams here versus 15 at other stores.
One customer said an estimated one-hour job took several hours instead.
One strongly negative review described the shop as filthy and reported cockroaches.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Luggage rack
“they charged me 30 dirhams for a luggage rack when it only costs 15 in other stores! And their service is terrible”Google review · June 2026
Bag strap repair
“I was quoted AED 60 for a simple bag strap repair, four times more than several neighbouring shops quoted for the same work”Google review · June 2026
The Bottom Line
JMk in Al Karama is a repair workshop best known in the reviews for luggage work. Customers brought in broken trolley wheels, jammed TSA locks, torn suitcase mesh, damaged zips and pullers, with several reporting same-day or under-24-hour completion. One suitcase with two failed wheels received two new wheels, while another customer used a door-to-door wheel replacement service.
The shop also handles practical smaller jobs. Reviews mention shoe polishing, including an old shoe revived with three layers of polish and hand care, Seiko watch repair, duplicate key cutting and mobile-phone screen-protector replacement. A jammed TSA lock was opened in about 20 minutes, then checked before the customer left.
Prices can be attractive for some repairs: a Rimowa lock was reportedly repaired for AED 150 after a much higher outside quote, and suitcase puller replacement plus inseam stitching cost AED 60 in one review. But pricing is not consistent across every job. Another customer was quoted AED 60 for a bag strap and advised comparing nearby quotes; a separate review reported a 30-dirham luggage rack costing twice as much as elsewhere.
Confirm the price, expected timing and any wheel guarantee in advance, ask for a receipt, and carry cash if arranging cash-on-delivery service.