If you’re used to shopping at Hobbycraft in the UK or stores such as Hobby Lobby or Michaels in the US, and have moved to Dubai, you may be struggling to find an alternative.
For a broad selection of general craft materials, Creative Minds is a good place to start. For sewing, knitting, crochet and fabric, Craftland is another useful option.
Is There a Hobbycraft or Hobby Lobby in Dubai?
Hobbycraft does not currently operate stores in Dubai, and Hobby Lobby’s store network is based in the United States.
That does not mean it is difficult to find craft supplies in Dubai. Instead, local retailers cover many of the same types of products.
If you are looking for one shop selling materials for several different hobbies, Creative Minds is one of the most useful alternatives.
Creative Minds for General Arts and Crafts
Creative Minds sells a wide range of art, craft and hobby supplies.
Its selection includes materials for:
- Painting and drawing
- Papercrafts
- Resin crafts
- Jewellery making
- Candle and soap making
- Kids’ crafts
- Miniatures
- Stationery
- Seasonal projects
This makes it particularly useful if you are looking for the kind of general craft-shopping experience you might associate with Hobbycraft, Hobby Lobby or Michaels.
Creative Minds has physical stores in Dubai, including locations in Al Barsha and Al Wasl, as well as an online shop.
Craft Land for Sewing, Yarn and Fabric
For textile crafts, Craftland in Jumeirah is another useful Dubai option.
The shop specialises in supplies for knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting and embroidery. Its range includes yarn, fabric, threads, notions, craft tools and sewing machines.
Someone who mainly visited Hobbycraft or Michaels for yarn, fabric or sewing supplies may therefore find Craftland particularly useful.
Which Dubai Craft Shop Should You Try?
For general arts and crafts, Creative Minds is a sensible first place to look.
For sewing, knitting, crochet and fabric, Craftland has a more specialised range.
Other craft and art shops are available around Dubai, so the best choice will depend on what you are trying to buy. But if you have recently moved to Dubai and are looking for somewhere that feels familiar to a Hobbycraft, Hobby Lobby or Michaels shopper, these are two useful places to start.