Affordable basics
Low prices make the store useful for everyday basics, even though reviewers say the quality is not top-tier.
Lefties
Downtown Dubai
Lefties is an affordable fashion store in Downtown Dubai, with clothing, footwear and accessories for women, men and children. Reviews make it most appealing for low-cost basics and sportswear, while the large Dubai Mall branch is described as having plenty of choice.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
129 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large selection
The Dubai Mall branch is described as massive, with especially plenty of choice in the men’s section.
Sportswear
Sportswear is one of the collections reviewers specifically praise.
Reasonable prices
Several shoppers value the reasonable pricing and say some items, including jeans, can be durable for the cost.
Helpful service
Some visits include genuinely helpful assistance, including a cashier who made a sandal purchase especially easy.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Before paying, compare the ticket with the till price; one shopper found a marked 65 item charged at 109.
Avoid urgency. Do not rely on online delivery or pickup for an occasion or urgent purchase; reviews report long delays and inaccurate estimates.
Check exchanges. Confirm the exchange window and branch rules before buying, especially if you may exchange in another emirate.
Inspect items. Check shoes and clothing carefully before leaving, as reviewers reported immediate shoe damage and fading or tears after washing.
Keep receipts. Keep the receipt and proof of purchase; a size exchange request outside the 30-day window was refused even with bank evidence.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Mall - Unit FF - 290 - 155 Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Online delays
Online and store-pickup orders were repeatedly reported as late, with inaccurate estimates and little useful communication.
Poor support
Customer service was difficult to reach for delayed, cancelled or returned orders, with reviewers describing generic replies and automated systems.
Staff attitude
Multiple Dubai Mall reviews describe rude or dismissive interactions at the fitting room, counter and management level.
Uneven quality
Some shoppers reported clothing fading or tearing after limited use, and one pair of shoes was damaged immediately.
Price confusion
Sale prices were not always reflected at checkout, including one item marked 65 but charged at 109.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1 Aed
small shopping bag
“Charging 1 Aed for a small shopping bag ! Really ? You should inform customers before entering the shop”Google review · August 2023
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The Bottom Line
Lefties in Downtown Dubai is a practical stop for inexpensive everyday fashion. The Dubai Mall branch is described as unusually large, with clothing, shoes and accessories for women, men and children. Reviewers mention basics, men’s clothing, jeans and a sportswear collection as the most useful parts of the range.
Prices are the main draw, especially for basics and sale shopping. Some reviewers also found jeans reasonably durable, but quality is inconsistent: one shopper said an item tore and faded after two washes and three wears, while another reported shoes damaged from the first minute. Inspect purchases before leaving.
The bigger caution is online shopping. Customers describe delayed deliveries and store pickups, inaccurate estimates, unavailable items after payment, held funds and support that mainly sends generic replies. If you need something for a specific date, buying in person is less risky.
Check stock and timing rather than relying on the app’s estimate. In-store service varies sharply. Some shoppers received patient, professional help, but several Dubai Mall reviews describe rude behaviour at the fitting room, cash desk and management level.
Check sale prices at checkout, keep your receipt, and confirm the exchange rules before paying—particularly if you might use another branch.