Perfume Shop Bur Dubai

Buy perfume online in Bur Dubai – skip the traffic, keep the tradition

Need a perfume shop in Bur Dubai? Bur Dubai is one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods, home to Al Fahidi's wind towers, the Textile Souk, Meena Bazaar and the abra stations on the creek. It is a wonderful place to wander, but finding parking, walking between shops in the heat and comparing perfumes counter by counter takes time. 11:11 brings the perfume shop to you. We are a UAE perfume brand that sells online only and delivers to Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi, Al Raffa, Al Mankhool, Al Hamriya, Al Souq Al Kabeer, Oud Metha and the surrounding areas.

Every 11:11 perfume is a 50ml eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting, at AED 75 (was AED 99). Delivery is free across the UAE and usually arrives within 2 business days, and you can pay by cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara. Want the full city view? See perfume in Dubai, or our neighbouring pages for perfume shop Karama and, across the creek, perfume shop Deira.

Perfume for men, women and unisex

Bur Dubai is home to families from all over the world, and our collections are made to suit every taste. Men's perfumes include crisp, smart scents for work and deeper woods, leather and oud for the evening. Women's perfumes range from airy florals and powdery musk to rich rose and sweet vanilla. And our unisex perfumes collection brings together the amber, saffron, oud and citrus scents that people of any gender reach for again and again.

If you are shopping for someone else and don't know where to begin, the best perfumes for men and best perfumes for women collections are a safe starting point – they are built from the scents our customers reorder most.

Shop perfume by scent family

Bur Dubai's textile and spice souks are a lesson in how ingredients shape a scent – and perfume works the same way. Floral lovers can start with rose perfumes, from fresh petals to rose layered with oud and saffron, and jasmine perfumes, radiant and sensual. Those drawn to the warmth of the spice market will enjoy oriental and spicy perfumes with cardamom, cinnamon and saffron. For something creamy and smooth, sandalwood perfumes are a classic of Indian and Arabic perfumery alike. Bold personalities will like leather perfumes, while anyone with a sweet tooth should explore sweet gourmand perfumes with vanilla, praline, coffee and caramel.

Perfumes for everyday and special occasions

Bur Dubai never stops celebrating – Diwali lights, Eid gatherings, weddings, Christmas services and family birthdays fill the calendar. For daily life, fresh and musky scents are easy to wear to work and on errands. For celebrations, wedding and bridal perfumes include elegant florals for brides and confident orientals for grooms and guests, and evening and date night perfumes bring the vanilla, amber and oud warmth that makes an occasion memorable. In the cooler months, our winter perfumes collection gathers the richest, cosiest scents for evenings by the creek.

Best-sellers and top picks

Comparing options? A few favourites show the range of the store. 11:11 Malachite Vert is a luxurious amber floral with jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, vanilla and benzoin – perfect for weddings and celebrations. 11:11 Tygar is a woody citrus with bergamot, amber and cedarwood that many men wear every day. Between those two styles you will find everything from fresh aquatics to smoky leather.

If longevity is your priority, browse long lasting perfumes – rich base notes such as oud, amber, musk and sandalwood keep the scent on your skin for longer.

Perfume gift sets and bundles

With so many festivals and family occasions, perfume is one of the most popular gifts in Bur Dubai. Our perfume gift sets bring several fragrances together, ready to hand over, with every perfume presented in its white 11:11 gift tube. For mothers, wives, sisters and friends, perfume gifts for her include floral, musk and vanilla sets, and bundles for him cover woody, fresh and oud styles. A gift set also lets the receiver discover a few scents and find a favourite.

Perfume delivery across Bur Dubai and the UAE

Delivery is free across all seven emirates and usually arrives within 2 business days. Around Bur Dubai we deliver to Al Fahidi, Al Raffa, Al Mankhool, Al Hamriya, Al Souq Al Kabeer, Oud Metha, Al Karama and Al Jafiliya. If you love the old souks of Dubai, our online perfume souk Dubai brings oud, musk and bakhoor to your door. Beyond Dubai we deliver to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah – ideal for sending a gift to family in another emirate.

Why choose 11:11

• Eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting
• One fixed price: AED 75 per 50ml perfume (was AED 99)
• Free delivery across the UAE, usually within 2 business days
• Pay by cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara
• Golden Guarantee – don't love it? Return it
• A UAE perfume brand, with scents created for Gulf weather and tastes

Shopping online also means you can take your time: read the notes, compare scent families and decide at home rather than under pressure at a busy counter.

How to choose the right perfume: notes explained

Top notes are what you smell first – often citrus, fruit or light spice. They are bright but fade within minutes.

Heart notes appear as the top notes settle and form the character of the perfume: florals like rose and jasmine, spices, or green notes.

Base notes – oud, amber, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and leather – appear last and stay longest. When you compare perfumes online, look at the base notes to know how a scent will smell hours later.

EDP vs EDT. Eau de toilette contains less perfume oil and fades faster; eau de parfum has a higher concentration and is designed to last. Every 11:11 perfume is an EDP.

Make it last. Spray on moisturised pulse points, don't rub, and add a light spray to clothing or a scarf. Keep your bottle out of the heat and sunlight.

Perfume traditions of Bur Dubai's communities

Bur Dubai is one of the most multicultural corners of the UAE, and you can smell it. Emirati families scent their homes with bakhoor and wear oud on Fridays. Indian and Pakistani families bring a love of sandalwood, jasmine and rose attars, often worn for weddings and festivals. Filipino, European and African communities lean towards fresh citrus, clean musk and sweet gourmand scents for everyday life. Walk from Al Fahidi to Meena Bazaar and you pass through all of these traditions within a few minutes.

That variety is exactly why our collections are organised by scent family and occasion rather than by nationality. Whether you grew up with mogra garlands, Taif rose or a favourite citrus cologne, you will find a modern eau de parfum that feels familiar – and perhaps discover a new favourite from a tradition you have never tried.

A seasonal perfume guide for Dubai

Summer (June to September): heat and humidity make heavy perfumes feel cloying. Choose citrus, aquatic, green and clean musk scents, apply lightly and refresh in the evening.

Autumn (October and November): as the evenings cool, introduce woody and soft spicy scents – cedar, vetiver, cardamom and light amber.

Winter (December to February): the best season for rich perfumes. Oud, vanilla, leather, tobacco and saffron feel cosy at outdoor dinners and desert nights.

Spring (March to May): florals come into their own – rose, jasmine and orange blossom feel bright and joyful, especially around Ramadan and Eid gatherings.

Changing your perfume with the seasons keeps your scent comfortable all year and makes every bottle feel new again.

Ordering to Bur Dubai: practical tips

Bur Dubai mixes old lanes, busy main roads and tall residential towers, so clear delivery details help. Include your building name, flat number and a landmark such as a well-known temple, a souk entrance, a hospital or a metro station, and keep your phone available for the courier's call. Delivery is free and arrives within 2 business days, and you can pay by cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara. If you live in Bur Dubai but work in another area, you can send the order to whichever address is easiest during the day. And if a scent is not quite right, the Golden Guarantee means you can choose again with confidence. Families in Bur Dubai often order several perfumes at once – something fresh for the office, a soft floral or musk for home, and a rich oud or amber for weddings and celebrations – so a single delivery covers everyone. Because each 11:11 perfume is an eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, two or three sprays are usually enough.

FAQs

Is there an 11:11 shop in Bur Dubai?

No. 11:11 sells online only – order here and we deliver to your door in Bur Dubai.

Which perfume notes last longest?

Base notes such as oud, amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood last longest on the skin.

How much is an 11:11 perfume?

Each 50ml eau de parfum is AED 75 (was AED 99).

How quickly will my order arrive?

Usually within 2 business days, and delivery is free across the UAE.

How can I pay?

Cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara.

Can I return a perfume?

Yes – with the 11:11 Golden Guarantee, if you don't love it, you can return it.