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Kandura, made to measure
Emirati cut, with the tarboosha at the neck. Every one is cut to your own measurements, taken at the counter.
Men’s national dress · Al Mamzar, Deira
Pride of Emirati tailoring.
فخر الخياطة الإماراتية
A workshop for the kandura, open on Al Wuheida Street since June 2000. Choose your cloth at the counter, get measured by the tailor, and wear a kandura cut for you.
Open daily · Friday evenings only
2000Open since June
4.4On Google, 113 reviews
7 daysTwo sittings a day
Al Mamzar117 Al Wuheida St
The name
A nukhada is the captain of the dhow.
Before the city, the men who steered the pearling boats out of the creek were called النوخذة. The shop took his name and his wheel. You will find it on the sign outside, on the counter and on the wall inside.
What happens inside is plainer: national dress for men, measured and sewn by tailors who know how a kandura should sit and fall.
What we make
The kandura, and what goes with it.
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Your choice of cloth
White, cream, grey, blue and deeper shades, all on the shelves. See and feel it before it is cut.
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Bisht
Black and cream bishts with gold zari edging, on the shelves for weddings, Eid and the occasions that ask for one.
How it goes
Four steps, one visit to begin.
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Come in
Mornings or evenings. Call ahead if you are coming far.
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Pick the cloth
Hold it to the light at the counter, compare shades, choose.
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Get measured
The tailor takes your measurements and notes the cut you want.
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Collect
Ask at the counter when it will be ready, then collect it from the shop.
From the shop
Cloth, counter and sign.
Real photos from Al Nukhada, Al Mamzar.
4.4
from 113 reviews on Google
“Very good service and excellent stitching. Have seen the shop for many years but this is the first time I tried them and I was very much satisfied with the result.”
Abdul Razick Magbool, Google review
“…tailor Majid is professional and takes precise measurements. Quality of textiles. Money well spent.”
Turki Al Safi, Google review
Opening hours
Two sittings a day.
The shop closes between 1:30 and 5 PM. Friday is evening only.
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
5:00 – 10:30 PM - Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
5:00 – 10:30 PM - Monday
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
5:00 – 10:30 PM - Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
5:00 – 10:30 PM - Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
5:00 – 10:30 PM - Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
5:00 – 10:30 PM - Friday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Hours as listed on Google Maps. Around Ramadan and Eid, please call to check.
Find the wheel
117 Al Wuheida St, Al Mamzar.
Deira, Dubai. Look for the yellow fascia and the blue ship’s wheel; parking is right in front of the shop.
Plus code 79M2+WX Dubai
Al Wuheida St · Get directions