The White Stripes is a practical choice rather than a destination tailor. Its strength is logistics: a fabric list of more than 20 English and Italian mills, from Holland & Sherry and Fox Brothers to Loro Piana and Vitale Barberis Canonico, ordered on demand, and a schedule the firm says can fit two fittings into seven days. For a visitor in Dubai for a week, or a groom with a fixed date, that matters more than lineage.
What it lacks is independent evidence. The firm publishes no founding year, no founder and no cutter's name; the only named specialist is Asif, who writes its blog and is credited with more than 15 years' experience. Its 2026 article in Gulf News Friday was written in the firm's own voice, with a booking link and no named author, and should be read as promotion rather than review. Its construction claims also vary from page to page, from floating canvas to full hand canvas, so ask to see the inside of a finished jacket before ordering.
Prices sit at the lower end of the market for bespoke. The firm's site puts entry bespoke at $750 to $950 in 2026, closer to a serious made-to-measure price than to the DIFC ateliers.
Choose it for a well-fitted business or wedding suit in JLT or Abu Dhabi on a short timeline. Clients who want a named cutter, a long record and a garment made largely by hand should look to the established names on this list.
TailorGuide score
Each test is scored out of 10 and weighted. Scores set the order within Dubai; they are not compared across cities.
- CutCut and construction35%
- 7/10
- FitFit and fittings30%
- 8/10
- ReputationReputation over time20%
- 6/10
- ServiceService15%
- 9/10
- House style
- Fast bespoke and made-to-measure
- Best for
- A moderately priced suit in JLT on a short timeline
- What they make
- Bespoke suits, made-to-measure suits, wedding suits, tuxedos, dress shirts
- Entry bespoke suit
- From $750 · Firm's website, 2026; $750 to $950 depending on fabric
Prices are approximate and change with the fabric and customizations you choose. Confirm the price and the number of fittings before you order.
Questions
How much does a suit from The White Stripes cost?
The firm's website puts entry bespoke at $750 to $950 in 2026, with premium bespoke above that depending on fabric and options. It does not publish made-to-measure prices. Ask for a written quote for your chosen fabric.
How quickly can The White Stripes make a suit?
Its blog gives two to four weeks for a standard bespoke suit, and 10 to 14 days for rush orders at a premium. The firm also says visitors can have two fittings within seven days. These are the firm's own figures.
Is The White Stripes bespoke or made-to-measure?
Both. For bespoke, the firm drafts a pattern from the client's own measurements and includes two to three fittings. Made-to-measure adjusts a standard base pattern and is offered as a standard or express service.
Where is The White Stripes in Dubai?
At Shop 7, Lake City Tower, Cluster D, Jumeirah Lake Towers, a few minutes' walk from DMCC Metro station, with free reserved parking in front. It is open daily, with a midday break on Friday. A second shop is at Shop 1, Hashemi Building, Al Dhafra Street, Abu Dhabi.
Will The White Stripes come to my home or office?
Yes. Its VIP service sends a tailor to homes and offices in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, and in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, to choose fabric, styling, lining and trims. The firm says it replies to requests within 24 hours.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
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