Buying in Dubai
Discussion
Keep an eye on the exchange rate, the AED is pegged to the USD and hence the pound performance vs the dollar has a major impact.
I’ve bought both IWC and Tag in Dubai and both haggled, the Tag was almost 45% off if I remember correctly. The IWC less so but still a decent reduction. Omega also haggled but I found it cheaper to buy in central London and claim the VAT back (a few years ago, exchange rate was favourable, I was living in Dubai and hence did the opposite of what you plan).
I’ve bought both IWC and Tag in Dubai and both haggled, the Tag was almost 45% off if I remember correctly. The IWC less so but still a decent reduction. Omega also haggled but I found it cheaper to buy in central London and claim the VAT back (a few years ago, exchange rate was favourable, I was living in Dubai and hence did the opposite of what you plan).
Dezbo said:
Apologies in advance if this has been covered elsewhere! Anybody know how AD prices compare over there generally, I’ve heard you can haggle. Also what is the tax situation over there and when coming back if you follow the rules?
There’s a guy on YT who documents his watch buying experiences over there, I think. :edit: TheDubaiExpat
It’s a global issue, there’s not a place on the planet where you can walk in and buy a Rolex sports model. There might be a place in the old gold souk where you can, but it’ll several times retail price. I think the Dubai expats latest video was in Mirdif City Centre. I’ve stopped watching his videos, it’s just making content now for contents sake to boost YouTube viewings/ earnings. I was fortunate to get my submariner in jumeirah beach hotel in 2017 for AED 24k. After that the issues started with supply.
Dr.Seuss said:
It’s a global issue, there’s not a place on the planet where you can walk in and buy a Rolex sports model. There might be a place in the old gold souk where you can, but it’ll several times retail price. I think the Dubai expats latest video was in Mirdif City Centre. I’ve stopped watching his videos, it’s just making content now for contents sake to boost YouTube viewings/ earnings. I was fortunate to get my submariner in jumeirah beach hotel in 2017 for AED 24k. After that the issues started with supply.
This.If there was somewhere that had sports models in stock to buy, people would be jumping on planes and buying the entire stock in one go.
Lord Marylebone said:
Dr.Seuss said:
It’s a global issue, there’s not a place on the planet where you can walk in and buy a Rolex sports model. There might be a place in the old gold souk where you can, but it’ll several times retail price. I think the Dubai expats latest video was in Mirdif City Centre. I’ve stopped watching his videos, it’s just making content now for contents sake to boost YouTube viewings/ earnings. I was fortunate to get my submariner in jumeirah beach hotel in 2017 for AED 24k. After that the issues started with supply.
This.If there was somewhere that had sports models in stock to buy, people would be jumping on planes and buying the entire stock in one go.
I've bought a few recently but same waiting lists. My sub took around 9 months. The Explorer 1 around 5 months. I also picked up an Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary which took around 6 months.
The only watch i managed to walk up and buy is arguably my favourite. This was purchased at a small rolex boutique in the Atlantis Hotel.
The only watch i managed to walk up and buy is arguably my favourite. This was purchased at a small rolex boutique in the Atlantis Hotel.
MTK1919 said:
I've bought a few recently but same waiting lists. My sub took around 9 months. The Explorer 1 around 5 months. I also picked up an Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary which took around 6 months.
The only watch i managed to walk up and buy is arguably my favourite. This was purchased at a small rolex boutique in the Atlantis Hotel.
What a nice watch, the nicest of all YMs.The only watch i managed to walk up and buy is arguably my favourite. This was purchased at a small rolex boutique in the Atlantis Hotel.
Let other chase the obvious choices.
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