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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 14:03

Are there shops in Dubai that sell beads for jewellry making? Also the special thread/twine and fasteners? I've searched the forum but can't find any info.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 15:30

Thanks shamat! And you're most welcome!

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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 11:09

If you were standing facing Fida, walk to your left down Al Satwa Rd, towards towards the petrol station and the bus station. Thanks for the recommendation of the bead shop in the Hana Centre. I've not explored there at all so I now have a new place to try out!

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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 00:42

Yes - the others are a lot smaller than Fida but I find them a lot more amenable and they will properly bargain with you (I've never managed to get Fida to drop their prices at all). My personal favourite habadasher is a small Indian shop that I don't know the name of but is easy to spot, as he's the only one along there that sells sewing machines - they are all in his window. If you were standing outside Fida facing the road, walk right along Al Satwa Road and you will find it. If you get as far as classic city, you've gone too far! This shop is stuffed - literally floor to ceiling - with stuff, so if you can't immediately see what you want, do ask (and then feel really stupid when he shows you its exactly where you've just been looking!). Incidentally, he also sells sewing machine bobbins at 1 - 2AED a piece! There are also some other habadashers if you turn left out of Fida. Thank you shamat!! Just to get the direction right since I don't know classic city - if I stand facing Fida's entrance, is the sewing machine shop on Fida's left or right?

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 22:02

Are you looking for something to do with kids? if so, go to Beach Centre ( were Zak's is) in Jumeira. There's a store on the right side, ground level, as you're walking in. <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 07/08/2011</em>

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 16:36

Yes - the others are a lot smaller than Fida but I find them a lot more amenable and they will properly bargain with you (I've never managed to get Fida to drop their prices at all). My personal favourite habadasher is a small Indian shop that I don't know the name of but is easy to spot, as he's the only one along there that sells sewing machines - they are all in his window. If you were standing outside Fida facing the road, walk right along Al Satwa Road and you will find it. If you get as far as classic city, you've gone too far! This shop is stuffed - literally floor to ceiling - with stuff, so if you can't immediately see what you want, do ask (and then feel really stupid when he shows you its exactly where you've just been looking!). Incidentally, he also sells sewing machine bobbins at 1 - 2AED a piece! There are also some other habadashers if you turn left out of Fida.

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 15:24

shamat, are these other habadashery shops on the same lane as Fida? I've never seen them - only been to Fida who are a bit expensive...

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 15:21

Fida is near Satwa clinic. 043444008. The other bead shops are just in the same area.

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 15:18

You are asking someone who is directionally challenged, but I'll have a go! The main street in Satwa (Al Satwa Road) is a bit odd because its split in two - in the middle of the road its big enough for a petrol station, mosques and a bus station, so you have to make sure you are on the correct side to be able to find your way. I'll direct you from Al Wasl Road as this is the route I nomally come and it will bring you out on the correct side for Fida and all the other habadashers. From Al Wasl, turn down past the Iranian hospital on a road called Al Hudaiba St. Follow that road to the end which is Al Satwa Road which is one way - there's a parking lot next to the bus station. If you park in that car park, cross the road and walk away from the bus station, keeping the petrol station on your right hand side. All the habadashers are along this stretch of road. You'll pass a shop called Classic City on the corner if you are going in the right direction. I don't know what its like this year, but in previous years the shops in Satwa were only open up until 12 noon, then open again after sunset. Hope this makes sense!

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 15:15

You can also try the Crystal House in Al Hana centre (near Satwa roundabout. Tel. 04-3989380). They've got a good selection of Swarovksi crystal beads and also regular glass/plastic beads plus all findings and threads, wires, etc.

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 14:39

Thanks both. shamat, can you tell me where in Satwa? I'm not familiar with the area so a point in the right direction would be great, thanks.

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 14:23

I also second Dragonmart, I've been there many times and they definitely have a huge selection of beads at a very competitive price. I think it's section G or H in Dragonmart, the shops selling jewelry are lined up one next to the other, you can also choose the beads and ask them to arrange it for you according to your own design while you are there. Good luck

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 14:14

Dragonmart is supposed to be very good for beads, but I've never been there. I get my supplies from the habadashery shops in Satwa. Fida has an excellent range, but a lot of the smaller shops have lovely things too and at a more competitive price.

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