Uniform quality
School uniforms are described as well tailored, with good-quality material that holds up well.
Zaks
Mirdif
Zaks in Mirdif is mainly a school-uniform shop, with uniforms, socks and some student essentials such as tiffin boxes and water bottles. Parents may value the changing room for checking sizes and the generally helpful assistance, but stock, pricing and order timing can vary.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
115 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Size checking
A changing room lets you check the fit before purchasing, which is useful for school uniforms.
Uniform range
One customer found a good range of uniforms and said the quality holds up well.
Helpful service
Several reviews describe the staff as kind, supportive and willing to help customers find sizes.
Student essentials
The shop also carries student materials, with tiffin and water bottles singled out for their collections.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check stock. Confirm your child’s school and sizes before travelling, as Al Ittihad uniforms were reported unavailable at the start of term.
Go afternoon. Try visiting in the afternoon rather than at congested weekend times.
Allow time. If alterations are needed, allow at least a week or 10 days rather than waiting until school starts.
Check directions. Do not rely entirely on the map pin; one review places the shop at the mall opposite Brands for Less.
Verify uniforms. Check your school’s uniform rules yourself, since one review says staff cannot always be relied on for regulations.
Try online. Online shopping may be easier when the branch is crowded or inconvenient to reach.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Terrace Apartment
Mirdif, 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 |
Common Concerns
Stock gaps
Parents repeatedly report unavailable school sizes, including Al Ittihad private School uniforms at the start of term.
Order delays
Some customers waited weeks or received incomplete orders after paying in full.
High prices
School uniforms are often described as expensive, with one review calling the quality poor compared with other options.
Crowding
Back-to-school periods can be crowded and understaffed, creating long queues at busy times.
Poor communication
Reviews mention unanswered calls, missed callbacks and inaccurate updates about stock or order readiness.
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The Bottom Line
Zaks in Mirdif is geared chiefly towards school uniforms. Reviews mention uniforms and socks, school-specific clothing such as AGS school uniforms, and student essentials including tiffin boxes and water bottles. A changing room is available, so children can check the fit before you buy; some parents also describe the uniforms as well tailored and made from good-quality material.
The service experience is uneven. Several customers praise kind, supportive assistance and staff who help find the right size quickly. On the other hand, back-to-school visits can become crowded and unorganised, with long queues and too few staff.
Alterations have reportedly taken a week or 10 days, while other customers waited nearly a month or received incomplete orders after paying in full. Stock is the biggest practical concern. Reviews repeatedly mention missing sizes, including Al Ittihad private School uniforms at the start of the school year, so check availability before travelling.
Prices are also frequently described as high, although one customer felt the quality justified the cost. The shop can be difficult to locate, with conflicting map guidance; one review places it at the mall opposite Brands for Less. Visiting in the afternoon or using online shopping may help avoid the busiest periods.