By rating and review confidence
Best Record stores in Dubai
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What people like
Vinyl rangeThe collection spans more than 5,000 vinyl records and covers far more than metal.
Setup helpStaff can connect and test a complete turntable, speaker and amp system before you take it home.
Metal East Records is an independent record store in Al Barsha where you can browse a wide vinyl selection across metal and other genres, then build a listening setup with turntables and speakers. It also carries music-related merchandise and hosts events supporting Dubai’s local scene.
View full business page →Tip: Check usedBrowse the used section as well as new stock; reviewers say it can contain gems at lower rates.
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Rare findsCollectors can uncover unusual records, including a sought-after rare album and Howard Rumsey’s Lighthouse All-Stars.
Listening roomsThe store has listening rooms, with one reviewer singling out the vintage room as especially good.
Raw Music Store is a record shop in Al Quoz specialising in new and used vinyl, CDs and hi-fi equipment. You can browse across genres, listen to selected records before buying, or explore listening rooms including a vintage room for speaker and system demonstrations.
View full business page →Tip: Request demosAsk to hear the speakers or system before buying; reviews say the shop allows listening tests for purchase decisions.
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What people like
Curated selectionThe collection is thoughtfully curated across genres, with regular discoveries for collectors and casual browsers.
Electronic focusHouse, deep house, techno and minimal records are a particularly strong thread in the collection.
The Flip Side is an independent record shop in Al Quoz, with a curated vinyl selection that leans toward house, techno and other electronic sounds. You can listen to used records before buying, stop for coffee, and catch occasional events with DJs or musicians.
View full business page →Tip: Listen firstUse the listening stations before buying used records; this is one of the shop’s most useful features.
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What people like
Fast deliveryOnline orders commonly arrive in one to two days, sometimes beating the stated preorder ETA.
Careful packagingRecords are packed particularly well, helping them arrive in excellent condition.
CAVO.ae is a record store in Showroom9 where you can browse vinyl, CDs and music merchandise, including collector-friendly releases. Its online ordering is also a strong draw, with customers often receiving carefully packed records within a day or two.
View full business page →Tip: Ask to sourceIf a record is missing online or in the outlet, ask whether the team can locate and order it.
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