School coverage
The shop carries uniforms for numerous schools, including NGS and Raffles.
Zaks Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Zaks Al Barsha is a designated school-uniform shop serving numerous schools, with children’s uniforms and PE clothing at its core. Reviews also mention four fitting rooms for quick try-ons and extras such as party costumes and balloons, making it a practical stop when you need schoolwear in one visit.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
168 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fitting rooms
Four fitting rooms make it easier to check children’s uniform sizes before paying.
Helpful staff
Several reviews describe the staff as helpful, friendly, cooperative or nice.
Nearby parking
One review specifically notes plenty of parking near the store.
Free alterations
Uniform alterations are available without an added charge, according to one review.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Visit well before schools reopen; peak queues have reportedly reached 40–60 minutes.
Check stock. Do not rely on a phone confirmation; reviews say calls often go unanswered and items can be out of stock.
Check sizes. Inspect every garment before leaving, as one customer discovered a wrong-size PE shirt only after getting home.
Plan alterations. Allow extra time for alterations and check the work carefully; one review reported repeated visits and poor results.
Use fitting rooms. Take the child for a try-on before paying; the shop has four fitting rooms for fast checks.
Use parking. If you are collecting several items, one review reports that plenty of parking is available near the store.
Plan the visit
Practical details
near Al Zahra Hospital
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
PE tshirts
Customers visit for PE T-shirts, including school-specific sizes and quantities.
Party supplies
Beyond schoolwear, one review mentions party supplies including costumes and balloons.
Common Concerns
Stock gaps
Reviews repeatedly report missing uniform sizes and items, especially at the start of the school year.
Long queues
Peak back-to-school visits can mean a 40–60 minute wait, with reports of crowded, messy service.
Cheap material
Some customers object to the polyester fabric, describing it as overly cheap and plastic-like for children.
High prices
Multiple reviews call the uniforms expensive, including a reported AED 95 charge for PE shorts.
Poor contact
Customers report unanswered calls, making it difficult to confirm stock before travelling to the shop.
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The Bottom Line
Zaks Al Barsha is mainly a designated source for school uniforms, including school-specific clothing such as NGS and Raffles items. Customers also mention PE T-shirts and shorts, while one review says the shop carries party supplies such as costumes and balloons. Four fitting rooms can make quick size checks easier, and several reviews describe the staff as helpful or friendly.
The main practical issue is availability. Parents repeatedly report items being out of stock at the start of the school year, so a wasted journey is possible if you need a particular size. Calls are also often unanswered, which makes checking stock in advance difficult.
Try everything on and inspect the sizes before leaving; one customer only noticed a wrongly sized PE shirt after reaching home. Timing matters. The shop can become extremely busy before school starts, with one review estimating a 40–60-minute queue.
Visiting well before the school rush is the clearest way to avoid that. Prices are a frequent complaint: one customer reported paying AED 95 for PE shorts, while others questioned the polyester-heavy material and overall quality. Alterations are reportedly free, but another review warns that they can take a long time and may require multiple visits.