Wide choice
Reviews describe a broad selection of perfumes, attars and designer-inspired scents, including rich Arabic oud blends.
OUD WORLD Dubai BUR DUBAI branch 1
Bur Dubai
Oud World’s Bur Dubai branch sells affordable oil-based perfumes inspired by well-known brands, alongside oud and attars. Visitors can browse testers, have scents mixed to suit their preferences, and explore options such as Creed Aventus-inspired fragrance or traditional oud blends.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
364 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Custom mixing
Staff can prepare a fragrance in front of you based on your preferred scent profile, giving you room to adjust the result.
Strong longevity
Several customers reported long wear, including one who could still smell the fragrance on clothes after 24 hours.
Budget pricing
Customers repeatedly describe the perfumes as economical and good value compared with premium-looking alternatives.
Try first
The shop provides testers and complimentary samples, making it easier to compare scents before committing to a bottle.
Gift bundles
Customers mention multi-bottle offers and a gifting deal involving 20 oud attars for AED 200.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use testers. Try the available testers before buying, especially because reviews disagree about how long some fragrances last.
Ask for mixing. If you have a particular preference, ask whether the fragrance can be prepared in front of you to match your taste.
Check bundles. Ask about multi-buy promotions; one review mentions three 50 ml bottles for 50 Dhs.
Confirm orders. For delivery purchases, confirm the item, payment amount and replacement process before completing the transaction.
Compare branches. If lasting power is your priority, compare the scent before paying; one reviewer preferred the Naif branch for strength.
Plan the visit
Practical details
exit 3 - Al Mussallah Rd - opposite to Al Ustad special kebab Iranian restaurant Sharaf DJ metro station
Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Creed Aventus
Creed Aventus is singled out as a best-lasting recommendation in a review mentioning an ongoing promotion.
Hudson valley
A customer bought Hudson valley, enjoyed the scent enough to apply it daily, and mentioned extra items with a combo purchase.
MARJ
MARJ is praised for lasting a good amount of time and being budget friendly.
bukhoor Raqiya
One customer specifically calls bukhoor Raqiya the best.
J Pacholi
J Pacholi receives a direct recommendation for its quality.
Common Concerns
Mixed longevity
Performance is inconsistent: one customer said a fragrance disappeared within 10 minutes, while others reported more than 24 hours.
Service issues
A customer reported receiving the wrong order and waiting almost five days for a return or replacement.
Payment dispute
One reviewer said an extra payment was charged after using a Tabi Plus card and could not explain why.
Showroom standards
A visit review criticised torn tissue paper used for samples and described the staff attitude as unprofessional.
Bottle change
A recent customer noticed that the 50 ml bottle and its signature felt different from before.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 Dhs
3 of 50mL
“Previously I visited their branch at Al Nahda, and yeah really liked their commitment in customer service!! They have great offer of 3 of 50mL just for 50 Dhs which is a great deal”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Oud World’s Bur Dubai branch is aimed at shoppers who want perfume and oud without paying designer prices. You can browse oil-based, designer-inspired scents, traditional oud blends and attars, then try testers before choosing. Creed Aventus is specifically recommended in one review, while MARJ and bukhoor Raqiya also receive individual praise.
The hands-on element is useful: customers say fragrances can be mixed in front of them based on their taste, and complimentary samples help with comparisons. Multi-buy promotions make the shop relevant for gifting, including one reported deal of three 50 ml bottles for 50 Dhs and another of 20 oud attars for 200 AED. Longevity is the main thing to check for yourself.
Some reviewers describe scents lasting more than 24 hours, but others say a fragrance faded after two hours or even 10 minutes. Testing before purchase is therefore sensible, particularly if you want a strong scent. Service feedback is also uneven: many customers praise the welcoming help, while others report poor staff attitude, torn sample presentation, an incorrect order and a disputed extra card charge.
If ordering remotely, confirm the exact product and payment details before accepting it.