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Pens Corner
Al Raffa
Pens Corner is a pen store in Al Raffa with branded writing instruments and leather products, from modest models to luxury fountain pens. It is especially useful for personalised gifts, with engraving and gift wrapping, and for fountain-pen tuning or repairs.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
304 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pen repairs
Customers have had nibs aligned, pens tuned and severely damaged fountain pens restored, including a repair completed in two days.
Gift personalisation
Engraving and gift wrapping are handled with care; customers have also received gift cards, custom fonts and an Arabic calligraphy engraving.
Wide selection
The range spans affordable and premium pens, including fountain pens, limited editions and brands such as Pelikan, Sailor and Montblanc.
Fast delivery
Urgent orders have arrived the same day, including a Dubai-to-Abu Dhabi delivery, while some customised gifts were received within hours.
Nib support
Fountain-pen buyers can try different nib sizes, and one customer had a Sailor fine-nib replacement found and sent the same day.
Authentic products
Customers specifically describe the branded pens bought in-store and online as genuine or original.
Tips for a Better Visit
Compare nibs. If you are buying a fountain pen, ask to try different nib sizes before choosing; customers were allowed to compare them in-store.
Request previews. For an engraved order, ask for a photo of the engraving before dispatch; this was provided to one customer.
State deadlines. Tell the team your delivery deadline when ordering: reviews describe same-day and next-morning fulfilment for urgent gifts.
Ask in-store. If an item or nib is not visible online, call or ask directly; a fine Sailor nib was sourced the same day despite not appearing online.
Visit off-peak. Consider avoiding busy periods if you want extended advice, as one customer reported waiting concerns when the shop was crowded.
Ask about service. If you own a fountain pen that needs attention, ask about tuning, nib alignment or restoration; customers reported affordable servicing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Rolla Rd
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
LAMY Safari
The LAMY Safari was purchased as a first ink pen, with the customer also planning to buy a bottle of ink.
Nib alignment
The shop handled nib alignment on a Montblanc fountain pen, and the customer considered the price reasonable.
Common Concerns
Peak crowds
The small shop can become busy, and one visitor felt an additional staff member would improve service during peak times.
Web follow-up
One customer said a website chat promised WhatsApp details but no message arrived after three hours.
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The Bottom Line
Pens Corner is a specialist pen shop in Al Raffa for both everyday writing instruments and more considered purchases. You can browse affordable and luxury models, including Pelikan pens, Sailor fountain pens, Montblanc products and the LAMY Safari. The staff are often praised for explaining the differences and helping shoppers choose rather than simply pointing them towards a shelf.
It is particularly strong for gifts. Customers have ordered customised pens with engraved names, an Arabic ayah in Islamic calligraphy, gift wrapping and personal gift cards. Urgent orders are a recurring success story: reviews describe same-day delivery to Abu Dhabi, gifts arriving within hours and next-morning delivery with photo updates along the way.
Fountain-pen owners have another reason to visit. The shop has tuned a Visconti Homo Sapiens and a TWSBI, handled nib alignment, sourced a replacement fine nib for a Sailor, and restored pens that had been jammed for years. One difficult repair took nearly two months, so turnaround clearly depends on the job.
The main caution is that the small store can get busy, and one website-chat enquiry reportedly went unanswered for three hours. For detailed advice, visiting outside peak periods or contacting the shop directly may be wiser.