Wide range
Reviews describe a large selection of international and local perfumes, with testers available for most brands.
Ratan's LLC
Bur Dubai
Ratan's LLC is a long-running wholesale and retail perfume shop in Bur Dubai, with a broad mix of international and local fragrances. Shoppers come for designer bottles, testers and oud, as well as staff guidance when they are choosing something unfamiliar.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
825 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Staff guidance
Several shoppers received patient, knowledgeable help choosing fragrances suited to their tastes.
Wholesale option
Bulk buyers may find reduced pricing, while the shop also serves ordinary retail customers.
Convenient location
One review places the shop within walking distance of Sharaf DG metro station in Meena Bazaar.
Simple setup
The shop is described as clean and air-conditioned, though its overall format is basic rather than polished.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bottle. Before leaving, compare the packed bottle with your selected item; one customer received a different perfume.
Try testers. Ask to test fragrances in-store, since reviews say testers are available for almost all brands.
Compare prices. Check the price against larger retailers before paying, as one shopper found better prices elsewhere.
Negotiate. If you are buying a finished bottle or tester, ask whether the price is negotiable.
Allow time. The shop can be crowded, so avoid peak periods if you want more time to browse and compare scents.
Use metro. Sharaf DG metro is described as within walking distance, which may be easier than looking for parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Meena bazar - 50B St
BUR DUBAI - Al Souq Al Kabeer, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
A staff recommendation that one long-time customer adopted as a favourite summer fragrance.
Issey Mayaki Intense
A customer reported being happy with the pricing and service after buying this fragrance.
Oodh
One visitor highlighted the shop's range of oodh alongside its perfumes.
Boutique classic
A shopper said the store introduced them to this fragrance style or product.
Common Concerns
Authenticity concerns
Multiple customers alleged that perfumes they bought were fake or weaker than expected, despite many other reviews reporting genuine products.
Price variation
One repeat customer found the same products cheaper at larger retailers such as Day To Day and Carrefour.
Uneven service
A review describes staff as unwilling to show different perfumes and says the customer service felt poor.
Packing mistake
One customer said a different perfume was packed after they had spent time selecting their products.
Difficult parking
Parking can be difficult during peak periods, according to one customer.
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The Bottom Line
Ratan's LLC is a long-running perfume shop in Bur Dubai, serving both retail and wholesale customers. You can browse designer and local fragrances, try testers, and ask for help matching a scent to your taste. Reviews specifically mention Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, Issey Miyaki Intense, oud and “boutique classic” as purchases or discoveries made in-store.
The biggest draw is breadth: several customers describe a substantial international-brand selection, with bulk buyers reportedly receiving reduced prices. The shop is also described as clean and air-conditioned, and one review places it within walking distance of Sharaf DG metro station. It is more of an old-format bazaar shop than a polished mall counter, and another review says it can be crowded.
Pricing and product confidence need a little checking. Many customers call the perfumes authentic and reasonably priced, but others allege fake YSL, Dolce & Gabbana or Versace, or say a bottle lacked lasting power. One shopper also found the same products cheaper at Day To Day or Carrefour, while another received a different perfume from the one selected.
Test the fragrance, compare prices, and check the packed item before leaving. Parking is reported to be difficult at peak times.