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Cheap craft shops, Dubai?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 August 2013 - 07:32

I'm keen to start getting arty. Have looked round that big amazing craft shop near Lulu on Umm Suqeim street in Barsha but it's pretty expensive (small bag of sequins is around 20 dhs and the canvases are a fortune compared to the big supermarket prices). Also been to the one in Jumeirah but again it's pretty expensive.

Is there anywhere else I could try maybe in Satwa?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 April 2018 - 09:26
Hi just moved to UAE a few months back and was pretty bored at home and wanted to start a few art projects. Was lucky to find this website Art & Craft Nook for some really good art materials. Delivery was fast and really reasonable prices.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 11:55
Dubai Library Distributors have an outlet in arabian center,pretty good for craft,knitting,school supplies...
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 00:50
You may find things a little cheaper at White Star Bookshop at the Beach Centre Mall, Jumeirah, they are very good for party supplies and costumes too and have quite a good selection of craft supplies as well. Worth a look. On the ground floor right hand side as you enter main entrance. White Star trading is the same company as Creative Minds on Umm Suqeim Rd so I guess the prices are going to be the same. I agree, they are expensive.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 08 August 2013 - 18:29
If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure this shop in Deira has lots of stuff. There are 2 stores. The one right near the train station does lots of ribbons and glitter. They have another store around the corner that also has lots of other bits. http://www.mab1925.com/HomePage.html http://www.mab1925.com/ContactUs.htmlWow, thanks TimTam! Now I'm planning my big Deira adventure the second school re-opens in Sept! Four new shops to visit :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 07 August 2013 - 17:22
If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure this shop in Deira has lots of stuff. There are 2 stores. The one right near the train station does lots of ribbons and glitter. They have another store around the corner that also has lots of other bits. http://www.mab1925.com/HomePage.html http://www.mab1925.com/ContactUs.html
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 August 2013 - 17:11
thanks for your replies. I also found reels of sequins and ribbons in Daiso (that crazy Chinese shop that sells everything!) They were 7 dhs a reel for about 5m of sequins which is so cheap.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 August 2013 - 10:20
Satwa have shops which are reasonable for most things, depends what you are looking for really. Just be careful as they tried to charge me 80 dhs for a button! Think they tend to look at expats as easy money.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 03 August 2013 - 10:02
You may find things a little cheaper at White Star Bookshop at the Beach Centre Mall, Jumeirah, they are very good for party supplies and costumes too and have quite a good selection of craft supplies as well. Worth a look. On the ground floor right hand side as you enter main entrance.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 03 August 2013 - 08:39
Seen some knitting crocheting etc stuff in magrudy's Jumeirah, again, may not be cheap. You will definitely find beads and ribbons and machine sewing supply in Satwa or bur dubai where all the fabric shops are. No good cheap hobby store in dubai though, I bring items from abroad or order on amazon.
 
 

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