Art range
The fine-art section covers paints, canvases, sketchbooks, brushes and markers, with options for student, graduate and professional users.
Middle East Stationery & Trading Company (MESCO)
Deira
MESCO is a long-running stationery shop in Deira with a particularly substantial art-supplies section. Shoppers come for everything from sketchbooks, paints and brushes to everyday school and office stationery, with helpful staff often on hand to guide choices.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,691 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Artist support
Several reviews describe staff as helpful and knowledgeable when customers need advice on art, office or school supplies.
Design supplies
It is specifically recommended for architecture and engineering stationery, as well as drawing and sketching materials.
School essentials
The shop handles school needs alongside office supplies, including bags and materials for children's projects.
Organised paints
The back section keeps a wide selection of paints, brushes, coloured pencils and sketchbooks arranged for browsing.
Craft extras
Beyond stationery and art materials, shoppers mention toys, backpacks and smaller craft items.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. Try the rear of the building for RTA paid parking and the back entrance; availability can vary by day.
Ask warranty. Before paying for a calculator or similar item, ask for the warranty to be written on the bill or supplied with the product.
Head back. The front section is for general stationery; walk behind it to find the broader fine-art collection.
Check brands. If you need a particular office brand, confirm stock first, since one shopper found Staedtler and Kangaroo unavailable.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Al Khabaisi
Al Khabaisi - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Architecture and engeneering related stationery
The shop is specifically recommended for stationery used in architecture and engineering.
Office furniture
One review notes that the store also carries office furniture alongside stationery, bags and school supplies.
Canson paper
Canson paper is specifically named among the paper and art options available.
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
Some customers report dismissive or rude interactions, including difficulty getting help in the canvases section and at the cashier.
Warranty clarity
A calculator buyer was told about a six-month warranty, but found no written warranty detail on the bill, product or packaging.
Mixed pricing
Art supplies are often described as reasonable for their quality, but other reviews call the shop expensive or slightly over budget.
Stock gaps
Some shoppers could not find particular brands or specialist items, including Staedtler, Kangaroo and water-effects materials.
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The Bottom Line
MESCO is a substantial stationery shop in Deira, and its strongest point is the art department. The front section handles general stationery, while the area behind it opens into a much wider selection of fine-art materials. Reviews mention paints, canvases, sketchbooks, brushes, markers and papers, with supplies described as suitable for student, graduate and professional use.
Architecture and engineering stationery is another specific reason people seek it out. For everyday shopping, you can pick up school and office supplies, printing materials, bags and some craft or toy items. The store is often described as well organised, and several customers say staff helped them choose suitable products.
One parent also appreciated a small gift given to her son while he was organising markers. Prices are not uniformly cheap: some shoppers call them reasonable for the quality, while others find the shop a little expensive. Stock is broad but not guaranteed; particular brands such as Staedtler and Kangaroo, along with some specialist effects materials, were reportedly unavailable.
Customer service also appears inconsistent, so ask clearly about warranties and have details written down before paying. For parking, reviews point to the rear of the building and RTA paid spaces, although availability varies.