Dubai is one of the most popular cities in the UAE. The already populous city receives a lot of visitors and tourists from throughout the world, because of its ultra-modern architecture. People also enjoy shopping here, as there are a lot of shopping malls and markets throughout the city. Dubai is famous for many markets, and among them are some electronic markets, where one can find electronic products, especially consumer electronic items like smartphones, cameras, laptops, etc. for cheap.
If you are in Dubai or planning to visit there someday, you might want to know about the city’s best electronic markets. The best places to shop for electronic items in Dubai are the shopping malls here.
There is a huge network of retail stores spread across the city, and most of them are located in shopping malls. And the best part is, there is no Tax and even if any retailer charges VAT you can get the 5% VAT refunded from the airport on your way back.
Some of the Best Markets in Dubai for Electronics
Deira Market
Diera is one of the biggest electronics markets in Dubai. The Deira City Center Shopping Mall is one of the premier shopping malls in Dubai and has over 40 stores that sell electronics. Here you can get everything from smartphones to televisions at the best prices. Some of the known electronic shops located at Deira City Centre are Al Falak Electronics which are famous for cameras and lenses, 050 Telecom for mobiles and communication and Eros Digital Home.
Bur Dubai Market
The Bur Dubai Market or commonly known as Meena Bazar is one of the best markets to shop electronics. The street is full of stores that are known to sell everything in electronics such as Gaming Consoles, Cameras, smartphones, laptops, etc. All the stores here in Bur Dubai are known to offer the best electronics at a rock bottom price. Some of the well-known stores here are Jumbo Electronics and Sharaf DG.
We have gathered some information and created a list of the top 6 best shops and retail store networks in Dubai.
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1. Sharaf DG
Sharaf DG is one of the most well-known retailers in Dubai, which sells over 25,000+ electronic items. Their first retail store was opened in 2005, and the company has been growing ever since. They now have 33 stores across the UAE and a few other countries, and 10 of them are in Dubai.
Sharaf DG retail stores provide “best price guarantee” on their products. According to them, if you find a product being sold at Sharaf DG elsewhere at a cheaper price, they will reduce the price of the product to make it among the cheapest in the market. We can safely assume that at Sharaf DG, you’ll find electronic products at one of the best prices in the city.
Here are the locations of all Sharaf DG stores in Dubai:
- Mall of the Emirates
- Times Square Centre
- City Center Deira
- City Centre Mirdif
- Dubai Mall
- IBN Battuta Mall, China Court
- IBN-Battuta Mall, Egypt Court
- Burjuman
- Al Raffa, Mankhool Street
- Meena Bazaar, Bur Duba
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2. Emax
Emax is the second-largest electronics retail chain in the Middle East, with 13 stores spread across Dubai. It was established in 2006 by the Landmark Group, which also owns several other big brands throughout the world. According to its official website, Emax offers around 100,000 products from over 800 different brands.
A variety of electronic items are available under various categories such as home appliances, gaming, photography, smartphones, entertainment, home solutions, toys, music, health and fitness.
Here are the locations of all the Emax stores in Dubai:
- Dubai Outlet Mall
- City Centre Mirdif
- Dubai Festival City Mall
- Al Ghurair Centre
- Centrepoint
- Ibn Battuta Mall
- Al Reef Mall
- Mall of The Emirates
- Jabel Ali Warehouse
- Oasis Center
- City Centre Meaisem
- The Dubai Mall
- City Centre Deira
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3. Jumbo Electronics
Jumbo Electronics was founded way back in 1974 in the United Arab Emirates, and is the oldest in this list. With over 40 years in this business, the company has grown to become one of the best electronic retail chains in the UAE. You can find various electronic items like smartphones, cameras, laptops, TVs, etc. Products from some premium brands like Dyson and Sony are also available.
At Jumbo Electronics, you also get some additional services like Jumbo Exchange and Jumbo Salama. Under the “Jumbo Salama” program, you get an additional 1-year warranty on products that you buy. With “Jumbo Exchange”, you can exchange your old device while buying a new one to get an extra discount. They also have their own service centre named “Jumbo Serve”, which is the largest in UAE.
Here are the locations of all Jumbo Electronics stores in Dubai:
- City Center Deira
- The Dubai Mall
- Al Fahidi
- Mall Of The Emirates
- City Center Mirdif
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4. Jacky’s Electronics
Jacky’s Electronics is also amongst the oldest retail stores in the UAE. It was established back in 1988, with the first Jacky’s retail store opened in Al Nasser Square, Dubai. After around 32 years, there are now more Jacky’s Electronics stores spread throughout Dubai, as Jacky’s group has been growing bigger and bigger.
Jacky’s Electronics has partnered with many trusted brands like Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Samsung, HP, and Lenovo to name a few. A variety of products like laptops, cameras, smartphones, tablets, desktops, gaming consoles, home appliances etc. are available to purchase.
Here are the locations of all Jacky’s Electronics stores in Dubai:
- The Dubai Mall
- Sharjah City Centre
- Arabian Centre
- Nasser Square
- My City Centre(Al Barsha)
- Deira City Centre
- Ajman City Centre
- Nadd Al Hamar
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5. ECity
ECity is another chain of electronics retail stores in the UAE. Since its inception in 2008, the company has opened 12 stores across the UAE, and 6 of them are in Dubai. ECity aims to provide a smart shopping experience to its customers through its world-class innovative stores.
You can buy around 10,000 plus electronic products and accessories from their retail chains at competitive rates. The warranty for products bought from here can also be extended for cheap under the “ExtraCareTM” program.
Here are the locations of all ECity stores in Dubai:
- Dubai Mall
- Mall of The Emirates
- Mirdif City Centre
- Deira City Centre
- Ibn Battuta Mall
- Nakheel Mall Palm
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6. Virgin Megastores
Virgin Megastores is an international entertainment retail chain. It is the leading entertainment lifestyle retailer in the Middle East region. The first-ever store was opened in 2001 in the UAE. Since then, around 40 stores have been opened in the Middle East and North Africa, and 7 of them are in Dubai.
Unlike other retail stores in this list, Virgin Megastores offer a wide range of lifestyle products across technology, fashion, beauty, entertainment, etc. If you purchase products worth over 1000 AED, you can also pay via EMI at 0% interest rate for up to 12 months.
Here are the locations of all Virgin Megastores in Dubai:
- Deira City Centre
- Dubai Marina Mall
- Mall of The Emirates
- Mercato Mall
- Mirdif City Centre
- The Dubai Mall
- The Ranches Souk
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These were the best places in Dubai to shop for electronics. You can also shop online, as most of these retail stores provide an online shopping facility.
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