The 5 Best Stores for Musical Instruments in Dubai
If music is your passion, then chances are, the urge into picking up a musical instrument and learning how to play it is too strong to ignore.
Well, you’re in luck because Dubai has a lot of stores that sell musical instruments, from classical stringed ones to the more contemporary ones used for music production.
So, we scoured the city to give you the best stores for musical instruments in Dubai. We’re also sharing with you the factors we considered in choosing, and answering some FAQs about musical instruments in Dubai.
How much does a musical instrument in Dubai cost?
The cost of buying a musical instrument depends on the kind of instrument, the brand, and the quality of the instrument.
To help you get started, we made a table of the most commonly bought musical instruments along with their price range.
The Best Stores for Musical Instruments in Dubai
Before we get right into our top picks for the best stores for musical instruments in Dubai, here are the factors we considered for our entries on this list:
1. Musician’s Warehouse
| Criteria | Rating |
| Inventory | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Brand Range | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Service | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Benefits | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Musician’s Warehouse’s penchant for calculating the fees for import duties, freight, VAT and local clearance charges, gives it the edge of competitive pricing.
However, this is undercut by a slightly limited inventory. While it covers the basics, like guitars, pianos, amps, and some woodwind instruments, the store lacks some orchestral ones, like cellos.
Despite that, the instruments that it does have boasts a wide range of brands that covers almost all kinds of budgets. With some guitars at AED400 and pianos for only AED2500, it’s one of the better stores for those beginning to pick up an instrument.
On top of that, its managing staff has 30 years of experience working in the music industry. This means the shop is backed by experts who can really guide you towards the instrument for your skill level.
However, our experience of contacting them through the phone left us frustrated, because our calls were often left unanswered.
On top of that, some of its customers have complained that orders often take months to be delivered, causing unnecessary inconveniences.
But we do love that it continues to find ways to provide numerous benefits to those who choose to avail of its services.
It accepts repair jobs, trade-ins, and multiple ways of paying off your musical instruments since it can often be expensive to invest in them.
Pros
- Sells popular instruments
- Competitive pricing
- Experienced staff
- Wide range of services and benefits
Cons
- No orchestral instruments
- Service quality needs improvement
Customer Reviews
Amazing value for money
“Just bought the Tanglewood Guitar
It’s amazing! Value for money!
The service provided at the Musicians Warehouse was overwhelming!!” – Ali Gilani, Google Reviews
Great service!
“Bear in mind that the location is on an industrial estate and isn’t signposted right now – apparently a new showroom is coming!
That said – excellent communication via email and then in the shop. They are repairing an amp for me and were very professional. I look forward to dealing with them in the future – they offer a great level of service and expertise to serious musicians.” – Matthew Dodds, Google Reviews
2. Sadek Music Centre
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Inventory | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Brand Range | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Benefits | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Sadek Music Centre has been in the business of providing high-quality musical instruments for 43 years now, and it shows in the quality of service it has been giving to its customers.
An authorized dealer of Gibson, Epiphone, Taylor, Martin, Schecter, and Alhambra, to name a few, this music store provides authentic and high-quality musical instruments for its customers.
And while the price range of its inventory is slightly on the higher end, it is undeniable that all it sells are authentic products of world-class brands.
And speaking of its products, we love that it has a well-rounded inventory, ranging from classic favorites like guitars and pianos to DJ equipment and mixers.
Although, we would have liked to also see some orchestral instruments in its inventory, like double basses and cellos.
The service this store provides is almost unparalleled, and that’s mostly to its experience. Its staff has been helping musical hopefuls start their journeys in these stores.
On top of that, they are also pretty experienced with repairing common issues like broken strings and out-of-tune instruments.
However, when it comes to benefits, there’s really not much to go on about. Besides special deals and discounts that come naturally with all of these stores, there is not much else.
Pros
- The store has been standing for 43 years
- Authorized dealer of multiple world-class brands
- Well-rounded inventory
- Excellent service
Cons
- No orchestral instruments
- Very few benefits
Customer Reviews
Definitely a 5-star experience with them
“I ordered Kala brand Ukulele from Sadek’s website. I’m completely impressed with the quality of the uke and they delivered it the next day of my purchase.
The uke was well packed and also has a bag with it.
Before buying from Sadek, I bought a Uke from Amazon and was depressed with the quality. So I thought to return and find a music shop in Dubai and get a good Uke. Google listing helped me find you.
Thanks to Sadek for offering me a good product.
I’m giving 5-star review.” – Jackson Joy, Google Reviews
Extremely helpful service
“I took 2 guitars to be repaired today that weren’t in the greatest shape. Paul, Sujin and Collins were extremely helpful and quick with the repairs. The guitars sounded fantastic after. The prices were reasonable and I’ll be definitely going back!” – Tony Hardman, Google Reviews
3. Thomsun
| Criteria | Rating |
| Inventory | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Brand Range | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Benefits | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Nurturing passionate musicians through its large inventory and its own music school, Thomsun prides itself on being there in every step of a person’s musical journey.
From pianos, drums, and strings to professional audio and audio-visual equipment, Thomsun’s inventory is versatile and well-rounded.
We love that it expands beyond musical instruments, and covers equipment for music production, too.
On top of that, its inventory has at least 18 brands of musical instruments, however, Yamaha covers a disproportionately large amount compared to other brands.
So while you’re definitely going to find the musical instrument you need, chances are it’s only going to be Yamaha.
The staff is noticeably knowledgable of its wares, especially its Yamaha selections. We also love that this extends to its ability to guide and recommend the right model for the customer’s skill level.
This way, customers can avoid being scammed into buying a more expensive model that they would have absolutely no idea how to fully use.
On top of that, the store extends its knowledge into teaching, too. We love that it’s a music school with other services such as rentals, and instrumental care.
All in all, we love that Thomsun’s services all play into it being such a well-rounded musical instrument store that really covers the bases for each person’s musical journey.
Pros
- Offers more than just musical instruments
- Knowledgable staff
- Has a music school
- Has several extra services
Cons
- Majority of its instruments are only available in Yamaha brand
- Very few high-end options
Customer Reviews
Excellent customer service
“Excellent customer service & helpfulness when purchasing my Yamaha digital piano from Siju. He was extremely knowledgeable & listened to my preference, advising me on the correct model. My piano was delivered the very next morning – precise assembly by the workmen. Thank u Siju.” – Maria of Arabia, Google Reviews
Great place for musical instruments
“An excellent place where all your music and audio requirements could be fulfilled as you desire.” – Ashish Srinivasan, Google Reviews
4. Melody House
| Criteria | Rating |
| Inventory | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Brand Range | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Benefits | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Started by the musicians, artists, and the local communities around, Melody House lets its passion for music and community speak for itself with great service and even greater inventory.
With over 40 brands in its store, from Pearl to Vandoren, Melody House has budget-friendly as well as high-end options.
Melody House also has expanded its inventory to microphones, stage equipment, video accessories, and many more.
However, we are kind of disappointed at the limited variety of instruments it has. While it covers popular instruments like guitars, pianos, and drums, there aren’t any orchestral and niche instruments.
We were hoping to find cellos and violins, and its woodwind section has just two options.
However, where it lacks in its selections it makes up for it in its service. Here, the passion behind helping you find the perfect instrument is palpable.
We love how its staff goes the extra mile and set up all the equipment so we can try out an electric guitar.
On top of that, the store also holds some jamming sessions, creating an amazing sense of community among its customers and the staff.
However, we felt short-changed when it came to the added benefits. Besides a dedicated kid’s section, repair services, and deals, there really isn’t anything else there.
We think that there are missed opportunities here because having thought-out benefits could really help build a strong bond within the community that Melody House aims to do.
Pros
- Has over 40 brands in its inventory
- Offers more than just musical instruments
- Excellent service
Cons
- Lacks orchestral and niche instruments
- Very few extra benefits
Customer Reviews
A nice music hub to visit
“This place is awesome! A place to shop, perform and get your musical instruments repaired! We are so lucky enough to witness one of their Jam Nights accidentally. We were only there for the first time to check some guitars but to our surprise, we are welcomed by talented singers/performers that night! A nice hub to visit in the heart of Al Quoz!” – Isabel Luzon, Google Reviews
I fully recommend them
“Staff was really helpful and I was able to test the guitar that I wanted. Lots of selections not only for strings but also for other rare music items. Definitely, a great place to go. They also have some jam sessions that they do on the venue of course with social distancing in practice and safety measures applied.” – Alex PC Tech, Google Reviews
5. Orchestra Megastore
| Criteria | Rating |
| Inventory | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Brand Range | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Service | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Benefits | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
With over 50 brands in its store, Orchestra Megastore is one of the biggest stores of musical instruments in Dubai.
From grand pianos and drum sets to recording studio equipment and turntables, it does more than just offer musical instruments, it aims to be the one-stop-shop for all music-making needs.
We love that from acoustic and classic models of instruments right up to its contemporary versions, this store has it in its inventory.
And with more than 50 brands, it wasn’t hard to find instruments that fit anyone’s budget. From Rode microphones and Marshall guitars to Neumann recording equipment, options are unending.
However, it’s a shame that it’s held back by its mediocre service. The staff lacks sufficient knowledge to properly guide customers into finding the items they need.
On top of that, because of its huge inventory, the items that are said to be available on its website are often unavailable in its store.
Another weak point is the complete lack of other services and benefits. Besides special deals and discounts, we’re disappointed to discover that there isn’t anything else.
All in all, while its service is lacking in quality, and there are barely any other benefits, it is undeniable that Orchestra Megastore’s range of brands and large warehouse is impressive and unrivaled.
Pros
- Sells products from over 50 brands
- Wide range of musical instruments and recording equipment
Cons
- Service needs improvement
- Lacks added benefits
Customer Reviews
Great stocks!
“A well-stocked Music Instrument shop, in Deira, all the big brands are there and the staff is very helpful, the shop is nicely designed too. You can find things easily” – Isabel Luzon, Google Reviews
Supportive and helpful staff
“I bought a Kawai Novus hybrid piano from Orchestra Megastore.
I had it shipped to a different country, and accordingly, I had so many questions and worries about shipping and customs clearance.
The team was so supportive and helpful. They answered all my questions, and they handled the entire process in a very efficient and smooth way.
Thanks to Akhil and all Orchestra Megastore’s team for the wonderful experience.” – Seif Maher, Google Reviews
FAQs about Musical Instruments in Dubai
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