FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything people ask before they book, from pickup slots to what we can and cannot promise.
39 answers
01 Booking and pickup
How do I book?
On the website: choose your service, add it to your cart and pick a collection date and slot at checkout. Or message us on WhatsApp and a person books it for you.
Do you collect from my door?
Yes. Free pickup and delivery in Dubai over AED 320; AED 30 under AED 320. Abu Dhabi AED 100, minimum order AED 500, pickup on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only.
What are the collection slots?
11am to 2pm, 2pm to 5pm or 6pm to 9pm. Slots are a window, not a fixed time: your driver calls when they are on the way.
Do you collect on Sundays?
Yes. The office is closed on Sundays, but Dubai pickups still run.
Do you cover Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Abu Dhabi AED 100, minimum order AED 500, pickup on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only.
I'm in another emirate. Can you still help?
Yes. Drop off and collect at our office in Ibn Battuta Gate Offices, Jebel Ali Village, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Choose drop-off at checkout.
What details do you need?
Your full name, WhatsApp number, email, full address, how many pairs and what type of items, and the date and slot for collection. Your email matters: it carries your receipt and order updates.
02 Pricing and payment
How much will mine cost?
Every service shows its price on its booking page, and the full list is on our pricing page. Restoration, stitching and bag restoration are priced on assessment: send a photo on WhatsApp and a person confirms the price.
Is there a delivery fee?
Free pickup and delivery in Dubai over AED 320. AED 30 under AED 320. Abu Dhabi AED 100, minimum order AED 500, pickup on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only.
Do you offer bundles?
Yes. Shoe bundles of 3, 5, 7 or 10 pairs, any mix of types, and bag bundles of any 3 or 5 bags. The more you send, the less each one costs. Prices are on our pricing page.
When do I pay?
Once your items are ready, either before or on delivery. We don't leave items at an address before payment.
How can I pay?
Online bookings are paid securely at checkout. For bookings made through WhatsApp, our team will confirm payment arrangements with your quote.
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes, for any amount. Buy a gift card.
Do you have a loyalty programme?
Yes. You collect points you can redeem on future orders, and you can opt in to our emails for offers.
03 Turnaround
How long will I be without them?
Shoes: Back in about 4 days, Sundays excluded. Bags: Around 5 working days. Restoration: 7 to 10 days, depending on the work.
Can I get them back faster?
Yes, for shoe cleaning. Express, back in 24 hours, +AED 75 per pair. Same-day, +AED 100 per pair: collected 11am to 2pm and back the same evening from 6pm to 9pm.
What can slow an order down?
Heavy stains that need extra treatment, a clean that turns into a restoration, extra work you add, and public holidays and Sundays.
How will I know they're ready?
You get an email receipt when you book, and we contact you as soon as your items are ready.
04 Shoes
Which shoes do you clean?
Sneakers, suede, leather, heels, boots, football boots, golf shoes, kids' shoes, slippers, flip flops and sliders. Each type has its own service and method.
Can I just put my sneakers in the washing machine?
We'd advise against it. A machine stresses stitching and glue, strong detergents can strip finishes, and drying in the sun can warp the shape. We've seen the damage it causes.
Do you clean suede and nubuck?
Yes. Suede and nubuck get their own tools and careful moisture control, because a hard scrub or too much water flattens the nap.
Can you fix yellowed soles?
We offer a Yellow Sole Treatment for that. Results depend on how far the yellowing has gone, so if you want a view first, send a photo.
My shoes are too tight. Can you stretch them?
Yes, we offer shoe stretching per pair.
05 Bags
Is my designer bag safe with you?
Every item is handled by hand and protected while in our care, covered in line with our Terms and Conditions of Service. Your items. Our responsibility.
Which size is my bag?
Small is up to 30 cm, Medium is 30 to 40 cm and Large is over 40 cm. Not sure? Measure it, or send a photo and we'll confirm the size and price.
Which materials do you clean?
Leather, suede, canvas, nylon and luxury designer materials, each with professional products and careful techniques.
Do you clean wallets, purses, belts and hats?
Yes. Each has its own service on our Bag Cleaning page.
06 Restoration and repairs
What is the difference between minor and major restoration?
Minor restoration is for scuffs and scratches: a full clean of the shoe plus paintwork. Major restoration is a full recolour of the shoe. Not sure which yours needs? Send a photo and we'll advise.
How do you price work "on assessment"?
Send us a photo and a person on our team reviews it and confirms the price. Every item is assessed individually.
What if my item needs more than a clean?
We inspect every item when it arrives. If it needs restoration rather than a clean, we tell you and agree it with you before we go ahead.
Which repairs do you do?
Heel tips, heel replacement for men's formal shoes, minor and full sole glue repairs, heel liner repairs, sole guards and stitching. Stitching is priced on assessment.
07 Care and guarantees
Will they come back looking brand new?
We never promise brand new, and nobody can promise every stain will come out. What we do promise is our full expertise: the right method for the material, and nothing that risks damage or colour loss. If something can't be fixed, we tell you before we start.
Can you remove any stain?
We can't guarantee the removal of every stain, such as wine, oil or dye bleeding, or of damage that was already there. We try everything that is safe for the material.
Is there anything you won't take?
No material is refused outright. We assess every item case by case and never go further than is safe for it.
What if something goes wrong?
Talk to us. If an item is lost or damaged in our care, raise it within 2 days of collection or delivery so we can look into it properly.
What happens if I don't collect my items?
Unclaimed items are held for 14 days, then donated to charity.
Why not just take them to a laundry?
Shoes and bags are all we do. Each item gets a method built around its material and construction. No washing machines, no one-size-fits-all.
Can I talk to you in Arabic?
Yes, we are happy to help in Arabic on WhatsApp. Some follow-up messages about your order may come in English.
Do you work with businesses?
Yes. For corporate and bulk orders, email justin@shoedoctordxb.ae.
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08 Reviews
Dubai’s Trusted Shoe & Bag Restoration Experts.
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Dan & Nick
Verified Google reviewI just had my wedding shoes delivered after being cleaned and they look brand new. So impressed with the service and quality.
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Anel
Verified Google reviewShoes and bag were collected and returned. I am so happy with the outcome. Highly recommend the Shoe Doctor DXB.
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OGEE
Verified Google reviewI Highly recommend 100% Fast + clean + on time + the repair is better from the brand itself.
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Bayan K.
Verified Google reviewIf you’re thinking about giving your shoes a second life - go to Shoe Doctor DXB!! They are insane!!! I gave them my sneakers, heels, even my poor Birkenstocks, and they cleaned and repaired everything SO GOOD. My Birkenstocks now look better than brand new! Fast, professional, and honestly better than I even expected. Highly recommend trying their service, you’ll be obsessed too!!
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Filippo
Verified Google reviewThey picked up at my door, cleaned them perfectly, restored a badly damaged pair, and delivered each one in its own bag.
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Greg H.
Verified Google reviewAbsolutely incredible. I thought my shoes were past being fixed due to the deep scratches in them, and they literally look the same as when I bought them 5 years ago.
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Steven B.
Verified Google reviewThank you so much for this total restoration! It surpassed my expectations,and breathed new life into my shoes. Highly recommend!
12 Visit
The Shoe Doctor HQ
- Drop off
- Office 312G, 3rd Floor, Ibn Battuta Gate Offices, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
- Hours
- Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm. Closed Sunday. Dubai pickups still run on Sundays.
- Pickup
- Free pickup and delivery in Dubai over AED 320. AED 30 under AED 320. Abu Dhabi AED 100, minimum order AED 500, pickup on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only.
- Call
- +971 58 503 3701
- info@shoedoctordxb.ae