Dubai's Doorstep Shoe Repair Service - Heels, Soles, Stitching and Full Restoration

Most shoes that get thrown away in Dubai are still repairable. A worn heel tip, a lifting sole or a split seam is a routine fix for a trained cobbler, and it costs a fraction of replacing a good pair. Swabi handles shoe repair through our sister brand CleanMyShoes.ae, so the work is done by footwear specialists rather than a general laundry. Below is what we repair most often.

Heel Tip Replacement - AED 50 per pair

The rubber tip on a heel is the first thing to go, and it is the best value thing to fix. Once it wears through to the metal pin it starts damaging the heel body itself, which turns a AED 50 repair into a much larger one. If you can hear a click when you walk on tile, the tip is already gone. We replace tips on ladies heels, dress shoes and boots.

Sole Guards and Sole Replacement - AED 85 and AED 250

A sole guard is a thin protective layer bonded to the bottom of a new or lightly worn shoe for AED 85. It takes the abrasion instead of the original sole, and it is the single best value repair for expensive footwear because it prevents the damage rather than fixing it. Where the sole is already worn through, a full sole replacement is AED 250 and rebuilds the shoe to its original profile.

Stitching and Seam Repair - from AED 60

Split seams, detached uppers and loose panel stitching are repaired from AED 60 depending on the length of the run and whether the original thread colour needs matching. Leather and suede uppers are stitched by hand where a machine would mark the surface. Catching a seam early matters, because once the upper separates from the sole the repair moves into restoration territory.

Shoe Stretching - AED 30

Shoes that pinch across the toe box or the width can be stretched by AED 30 per pair, which is the best value repair we offer and the most commonly requested one for new leather shoes. Stretching works on leather and suede. It has limited effect on synthetic uppers, and we will tell you before charging you rather than after.

The usual friction with shoe repair is not the repair. It is finding a shoe repair shop near you, driving there, leaving the shoes, and driving back a second time to collect them. We remove that entirely.

No Need to Find a Shoe Repair Shop Near You

Searching for shoe repair near me usually ends in a mall kiosk with limited hours or a workshop across the city. Swabi collects from your door instead, across Dubai Marina, JLT, Downtown, Business Bay, JVC, Al Barsha, Deira, Bur Dubai, Silicon Oasis, Discovery Gardens, Nad Al Sheba, Al Jaddaf and the rest of our service area. The nearest shoe repair to you is your own doorstep.

Colour Restoration and Re-dyeing - from AED 50

Scuffed leather, faded panels and sun damage are corrected with colour restoration from AED 50. This is a re-dye and seal rather than a polish, so it holds rather than rubbing off on the next wear. It is the difference between a pair that looks repaired and a pair that looks new, and it pairs naturally with a heel or sole repair on the same shoe.

Luxury and Designer Footwear - from AED 55

Designer soles, red-sole protection and luxury leather care start at AED 55 and are quoted per pair after inspection, because the right treatment depends on the construction and the finish. We do not apply a standard process to a pair that needs a specific one. If a shoe should not be repaired, we will say so instead of taking the job.

Our shoe repair prices are fixed and published, not quoted on the spot. Shoe stretching is AED 30, heel tip replacement is AED 50 per pair, stitching starts at AED 60, a sole guard is AED 85, a full sole replacement is AED 250, and full restoration starts at AED 250. Colour restoration starts at AED 50, luxury shoe care at AED 55 and bag cleaning at AED 40. Anything that needs inspection before a price is quoted before we start work, never after. Pickup and delivery are free across our Dubai service area.

Repair is worth it when the upper is sound and the damage is at the contact points, which covers most heel, sole and stitching failures. It is usually not worth it when the leather itself has cracked through, when the shoe was for less constructed with a glued rather than stitched sole, or when the repair cost approaches the replacement cost. A AED 50 heel tip on a AED 900 pair of shoes is obvious value. The same repair on a AED 120 pair is not, and we will tell you that rather than sell you the job.

The questions customers ask most often before booking a first repair.

How much does shoe repair cost in Dubai?

Shoe repair starts at AED 30 for stretching. Heel tip replacement is AED 50 per pair, stitching starts at AED 60, a sole guard is AED 85, a full sole replacement is AED 250 and full restoration starts at AED 250. Colour restoration starts at AED 50. Pickup and delivery are free.

Is there a shoe repair shop near me in Dubai?

You do not need to find one. Swabi collects your shoes from your door anywhere in our Dubai service area, the repair is carried out by our footwear specialists, and we deliver them back to you. There is no shop visit, no queue and no second trip to collect.

What kinds of shoe repair do you handle?

Heel tip replacement, sole guards, full sole replacement, stitching and seam repair, shoe stretching, colour restoration and re-dyeing, and full restoration. We also handle luxury and designer footwear, which is quoted per pair after inspection.

Is shoe repair pickup free?

Yes. Pickup and delivery are free across our Dubai service area on shoe repair, the same as every other Swabi service. Book a collection slot and we come to you.

Can you repair designer and luxury shoes?

Yes. Luxury shoe care starts at AED 55 and designer work is quoted per pair after we inspect the construction and finish. Where a repair would damage the shoe or is not economically sensible, we tell you before starting rather than after.

Do you clean shoes as well as repair them?

Yes. Shoe cleaning starts at AED 30 for kids sizes and AED 75 for standard sneaker cleaning. See our shoe cleaning service in Dubai, or visit our sister brand CleanMyShoes.ae for the full footwear range.

Don't just take our word for it - hear what our satisfied customers say about our service.

"I have been using this laundry service for over a year now and I am extremely satisfied with their professional service. They always deliver on time and my clothes come back spotless and perfectly ironed. Highly recommended!"

"The pickup and delivery service is fantastic! I no longer have to worry about finding time to drop off my dry cleaning. The staff is courteous and the quality of service is exceptional. Five stars!"

"Professional service with attention to detail. They handled my expensive suits with great care and the results were outstanding. Will definitely continue using their services."