5 Best Pawn Shops in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Among pawn shops in Dubai, pawning almost always means one thing first: gold. The five shops on this page have logged nearly 9,800 Google reviews between them, and Mint Jewels alone accounts for over 6,700 of those, so this is a genuinely well-reviewed side of Dubai's retail scene, not a niche corner of it.

Short answer: Mint Jewels in Al Karama leads with a perfect 5.0-star average across 6,788 reviews, the deepest track record of any pawn or gold-buying shop in Dubai on this page. Red Rose Jewellery (5.0, 2,154 reviews) and Sell my phone - Tango Plus (4.8, 402 reviews) round out a list that spans gold and jewelry buyers, a specialist phone buyback service, and dedicated Gold Souk dealers. If you're selling electronics rather than gold, Tango Plus is the only specialist on this page.

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3. Sell my phone
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Dubai's Pawn & Cash-for-Gold Shops, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Mint Jewels \| Sell Gold in Dubai	5.0 ★	6,788	Buying & selling gold	View ›
2	Red rose jewellery	5.0 ★	2,154	Gold, watches & costume jewelry	View ›
3	Sell my phone - Tango Plus	4.8 ★	402	Selling phones & electronics	View ›
4	Kuber Jewellery LLC	4.9 ★	267	Gold Souk gold buying & selling	View ›
5	Faiz Jewellery Al Diyafah	4.9 ★	174	Jewelry, watches & repairs	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Mint Jewels | Sell Gold in Dubai | Buy Gold Bars in Dubai

5.06,788 Google reviews

Mint Jewels is an Al Karama jewelry store and gold dealer that buys and sells gold, gold bars, and jewelry, alongside operating as a scrap metal dealer for broken or unwanted pieces. Its own listing spans jewelry, goldsmith and silversmith services, reflecting a business built around both trading and crafting precious metals. It is the most-reviewed shop on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

Deepest review base of any shop on this page, at 6,788 reviews
Reviewers repeatedly describe the buying and selling process as quick and transparent
Staff named individually and praised for fair, competitive pricing
Serves both individual sellers and buyers looking for gold bars

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating5 / 5

Review volume6,788 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed gold dealer in Dubai on this page with a perfect rating, and reviewers consistently describe the pricing process as transparent rather than opaque. A strong first call for gold specifically.

Website +97143967916 Directions

karama Center - 22 Kuwait St - Al Karama - Dubai

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Red rose jewellery

5.02,154 Google reviews

Red Rose Jewellery is a Satwa pawn shop that trades gold, costume jewelry, and watches, listed by Google directly as a pawn shop rather than purely a jewelry retailer. Reviewers describe a genuinely broad range, from everyday jewelry transactions to what one customer called emergency assistance, suggesting the shop handles urgent, same-day pawning alongside standard sales.

What people praise

Second-deepest review base on this page, at 2,154 reviews, with a perfect rating
Explicitly Google-listed as a pawn shop, not just a jewelry retailer
Multiple staff named individually across reviews for friendly, respectful service
Reviewers describe it as reliable for urgent, same-day transactions

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating5 / 5

Review volume2,154 · 91st

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A genuine pawn shop rather than a pure jewelry retailer, with a perfect rating and reviewers specifically praising it as a dependable option in a pinch.

+971508087073 Directions

dubai satwa Al Satwa Rd - D90 - Dubai

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Sell my phone - Tango Plus

4.8402 Google reviews

Sell my phone - Tango Plus is a Karama Metro-based pawn shop specialising in buying back phones and mobile electronics, distinct from the gold-focused shops elsewhere on this page. Reviewers describe an inspection-based pricing process where the final offer depends on the device's condition at drop-off, sometimes leading to price adjustments from an initial estimate. The shop is located directly within the metro station footbridge, a convenient spot for a quick sale.

What people praise

The only phone and electronics specialist on this page
Convenient metro station location noted by multiple reviewers
Process described as fast, with one reviewer noting it took under 5 minutes once agreed
Transparent about zero hidden charges, per multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

Two reviewers describe frustration when a quoted price changed after inspection or a pickup appointment was missed
One reviewer felt staff were reluctant to share market-value guidance upfront

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume402 · 85th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The clear choice on this page if you're selling a phone rather than gold, though the reviews suggest it pays to confirm final pricing terms clearly before agreeing to a pickup or in-store deal.

Website +971509248025 Directions

Al Karama Metro Footbridge Landside - Al Karama - Dubai

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Kuber Jewellery LLC

4.9267 Google reviews

Kuber Jewellery is a Gold Souk Extension dealer specialising specifically in buying and selling gold and silver, using XRF testing technology to verify purity on the spot. Its own site publishes live gold and silver calculators so customers can estimate value before visiting, and the business states over 30 years of combined staff experience. It focuses purely on gold and silver rather than a broader jewelry retail range.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise clear, itemised price breakdowns before any transaction
On-the-spot XRF testing technology cited as a mark of transparency
Live online gold and silver calculators let customers estimate value in advance
Strong 4.9-star average across 267 reviews

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than Mint Jewels and Red Rose Jewellery

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume267 · 79th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A specialist Gold Souk dealer with genuine testing transparency built into the process, backed by an online calculator you can check before you ever walk in.

Website +97142285501 Directions

Gold Souk Extension Dubai Gold District - Office No. 303, 3rd Floor, Shamma Plaza - 3 Al Sitmi Street - Deira - Dubai

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Faiz Jewellery Al Diyafah

4.9174 Google reviews

Faiz Jewellery is an Al Diyafah pawn shop and jewelry store offering a broader range than most on this page, including diamond buying, jewelry design, engraving, and both jewelry and watch repair services. Reviewers describe negotiable pricing on gold pieces and repeat visits for ongoing discounts, suggesting a shop that builds relationships with regular customers rather than one-off transactions only.

What people praise

Widest service range on this page, including repairs and custom design alongside buying and selling
Reviewers describe negotiable pricing, with better deals available to regular customers
Staff named individually and praised for accommodating service
Nearly perfect 4.9-star average

Worth knowing

Reviews on this business skew a year or more old, so ask about current service before visiting

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume174 · 68th

Confidencemoderate

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: The broadest service range here, useful if you want repair or design work alongside buying or selling gold and jewelry, not just a straight transaction.

Website +97146658128 Directions

Al Diyafah Street - Al Bada' - Dubai

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Dubai pawn and gold-buying shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on thousands of reviews carries more weight than one built on a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much can you get for gold or electronics in Dubai?

None of the shops on this page publish fixed buy-back rates that hold across items, since gold prices move daily and phone and electronics valuations depend heavily on condition and model.

Serving all of Dubai

The shops above cluster around Al Karama, Al Satwa, the Deira Gold Souk, and Al Bada, giving good coverage across Dubai’s traditional gold and jewelry trading districts. Searching for a pawn shop near me? Every listing below shows a phone number and address so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you sell or pawn an item

Is the price quoted based on today’s live gold rate, and can you see the calculation?
Does the shop test purity on the spot, and with what method?
For electronics, does the final price depend on an in-person inspection?
Are there any hidden fees, such as a pickup or handling charge?
Is the price negotiable, especially for regular or larger transactions?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these pawn shops?

We started from pawn shops and gold-buying dealers in Dubai with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do these shops only deal in gold?

Most focus on gold and jewelry, but Sell my phone - Tango Plus specialises in phones and electronics instead. Faiz Jewellery also offers watch and jewelry repair alongside buying and selling.

Will the price I’m quoted change once I bring the item in?

It can. Reviewers at Sell my phone - Tango Plus specifically describe price adjustments after in-person inspection, and gold prices move daily across all the shops on this page. Confirm how the final price will be calculated before you agree to a sale.

The bottom line

Mint Jewels is the safe default for gold with the deepest track record and a perfect rating, while Tango Plus is the clear choice if you’re selling a phone rather than jewelry. Whatever you’re selling, ask how the final price is calculated before you commit.

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