Branded range
Reviews describe a wide selection of branded sports products across ages and sizes.
Sun & Sand Sports
Trade Centre
Sun & Sand Sports in Trade Centre is a large sporting-goods store where shoppers can browse branded sportswear and sports shoes, especially during sales. Reviews describe a broad selection and occasional helpful, knowledgeable assistance, though service and stock handling can be inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
392 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sale value
Sports shoes and other products are often considered good value when promotions are running.
Metro access
The Trade Centre branch is near Financial Centre metro station, which is useful for a quick visit.
Helpful service
Several reviews mention staff who offered personal recommendations and patient assistance.
Store condition
One review found the branch well maintained despite describing it as not very large.
Tips for a Better Visit
Shop sales. Check sale tables first: reviews repeatedly describe the best value during promotions, including discounted shoes.
Prefer in-store. For shoes and sizing, visiting the physical store may be safer than ordering online, given repeated stock and wrong-size complaints.
Check totals. Compare the shelf tag with the checkout price before paying; one shopper saw AED 170 become AED 200.
Confirm hours. Verify closing time before a late visit, since the listed midnight closing time did not match some customers’ experience.
Keep packaging. Keep the original box, receipt and tags for footwear exchanges, as one exchange was refused without the box.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Skyline Residence - Tower, Ground Floor Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, 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 – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
sneakers
Customers mention buying sneakers and receiving sizing advice or recommendations in store.
workout gloves
Workout gloves were ordered online, though one customer reported a delivery taking more than two weeks.
Nike bag
A Nike bag was mentioned in a review about online returns and product categorisation.
yoga mat bag
The yoga mat bag was described in an online-order review where the product image caused confusion.
T shirts
A promotion mentioned buying two T-shirts from the same offer table for AED 199.
Common Concerns
Online problems
Online orders have repeatedly been reported as delayed, cancelled for stock issues, sent in the wrong size, or difficult to refund.
Exchange disputes
Customers report difficult exchanges, including disputes over missing boxes, lightly used shoes, and item condition.
Unclear pricing
Some shoppers found discounted prices confusing or different from the displayed tag price.
Inconsistent assistance
Service ranges from attentive to staff who do not respond promptly or pass customers between employees.
Closing hours
Two reviews say the branch was closed before the 12:00 am time shown online.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 572
trainers
“Bought a pair of trainers online for AED 572, it arrived, with the LEFT foot being worn out and faded from the sun (display and defect pair) and immediately notified the call centre with photos and details”Google review · August 2024
170aed
backpack
“My sister bought a backpack that was listed as a 170aed and they wanted to charge us 200aed at the counter”Google review · January 2023
279 AED
shoes
“I asked if I could get a better store credit to buy shoes, since this was the first cheapest model I liked for 279 AED”Google review · July 2019
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The Bottom Line
Sun & Sand Sports in Trade Centre is worth considering if you want to browse sports shoes, sneakers, sportswear and branded equipment in person. Reviews point to a broad range for different ages and sizes, with the strongest value usually appearing during sales. The branch is also near Financial Centre metro station, making it convenient for a quick stop.
Prices can be attractive: one customer specifically praised sports shoes for their prices, while another said the store had good-quality products and plenty of discounts. Still, check the tag against the till price. A shopper said a backpack marked AED 170 was charged at AED 200, and another found discount labels confusing.
The main caution is after-sales service. Reviews describe refused or delayed exchanges, including a sneaker exchange disputed because the box was missing, and a shoe that broke after one wear. Keep receipts, tags and packaging.
It is also sensible to inspect footwear carefully before leaving. Online shopping has a weaker track record, with wrong sizes, cancelled orders, delayed deliveries and slow refunds reported more than once. For anything where fit or immediate availability matters, the physical shop is the safer bet.
Check closing hours before going late, as customers found the branch closed before the advertised midnight finish.