Anime range
The shop carries anime merchandise across different fandoms, including both newer and older series.
Kirakuya Store
Deira
Kirakuya Store is a Japanese confectionery and anime-gift shop in Deira, with Japanese snacks, sweets, drinks and collectible items. Reviews highlight its mini Japanese-shop atmosphere, blind boxes, Japanese chocolate and a wide range of anime merchandise, making it a fun stop for browsing or picking up a small gift.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
186 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Blind boxes
Sanrio blind boxes and other collectibles are a recurring draw, with one visitor finding the wanted box on the first try.
Japanese snacks
Visitors mention Japanese chocolate, mochi, cakes, chips, drinks and other sweet treats.
Neat browsing
The store is described as well organized, tidy and easy to browse, with a broad assortment of items.
Gift friendly
Reviews mention buying keychains and gifts, along with gift wrapping and occasional gifts from the shop.
Japanese atmosphere
The aesthetic is repeatedly compared with a mini Japanese shop or Tokyo, giving the visit a distinct themed setting.
Kirby finds
One visitor was pleased to find Kirby merchandise, which they described as rare locally.
Helpful service
Customers describe the staff as accommodating and knowledgeable, including help with detailed product descriptions and suggestions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use metro. If convenient, make it a stop around Salah Al Din metro station; several reviews describe the shop there.
Try blind boxes. Check the blind-box selection if you collect Sanrio or other anime characters; visitors have found specific wanted boxes there.
Ask questions. Ask the staff for product suggestions or detailed descriptions if you are unsure which item suits your collection.
Ask gift wrap. If you are buying a present, ask whether gift wrapping is available; one customer received it with their purchase.
Set a budget. Check prices before committing to collectible items, especially Kirby pieces, as one review reported amounts from 100–150 AED upward.
Look for Kirby. Fans of Kirby should browse carefully: one reviewer specifically valued finding Kirby merchandise they considered rare in the UAE.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Salah Al Din Metro Station - Salah Al Din St
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Collectible prices
A 2022 review found some collectibles expensive, with small Kirby items starting at 100–150 AED and a Kirby hat at 350 AED.
Limited snacks
One visitor felt the Japanese snack selection was not very varied and found the options fairly ordinary.
Manga gap
A reviewer expected mangas and more detailed collectibles but said they were disappointed by what was available.
Past access issue
An older review described the former Port Rashid location as hard to reach and find; newer reviews place the shop by Salah Al Din metro station.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
350 AED
Kirby hat
“But again a hat with "Kirby" embrodiered on is like 350 AED”Google review · September 2022
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The Bottom Line
Kirakuya Store is a compact Japanese confectionery and anime-gift shop in Deira, particularly appealing if you enjoy browsing character goods rather than making a quick snack-only stop. Reviews mention Japanese chocolate, mochi and cakes alongside anime merchandise, keychains and blind boxes. Sanrio character blind boxes and Kirby merchandise are two especially useful finds for collectors.
The shop’s presentation is a big part of the experience. Customers compare it with a mini Japanese shop or Tokyo, and describe the shelves as tidy and well organized. That makes it easy to browse, take pictures and look for gifts.
The staff are often praised for being welcoming, accommodating and able to explain products or suggest what to choose. Prices need a little checking. One older review reported small Kirby items starting at 100–150 AED and a Kirby hat at 350 AED, while another described the collectibles as affordable.
Snack variety was also called limited in that older feedback, so expectations should be tempered if food is your main reason for visiting. More recent reviews place the shop by Salah Al Din metro station, making it a practical Deira stop; ask about gift wrapping if you are buying for someone else.