The Flip Side
Record store · Al Quoz Industrial Area 1 ·

The Flip Side

Record store · Al Quoz Industrial Area 1 ·

Independent record shop with global vinyl, DJ sets, and screenings

vinyl
dubai
alserkal avenue
house music
independent record shop
live shows
documentary screenings
coffee
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Alserkal Avenue Located in Alserkal Avenue - Warehouse 71 - Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Get directions

Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Alserkal Avenue Located in Alserkal Avenue - Warehouse 71 - Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Get directions

+971 4 221 6830
flipsidedxb.com
@flipsidedxb

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•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted
•Wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Dec 15, 2025

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"Dubai’s first independent record shop, The Flip Side in Alserkal Avenue is the go-to spot for vintage vinyl." - Nicola Chilton

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Top indie hangouts to check out in Dubai - SilverKris

"I love browsing Dubai’s only independent record store, which brings an eclectic, well-curated selection of vinyl to the city: latest techno and house records share shelf space with reggae and soul classics, obscure disco beats and 12" releases by local labels. Owner Shadi Megallaa, a cornerstone of Dubai’s electronic music scene, regularly hosts live DJ sessions, music documentary screenings and production seminars at the shop, and he champions analogue culture through his zine No Budget, which he edits and produces with like-minded creatives." - Lisa Reinisch

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Vinyl has made a comeback. Here’s where to feed your record obsession - SilverKris

"Housed in a former warehouse in Alserkal Avenue, this independent UAE record shop also acts as a local music hub, hosting DJ sessions, documentary screenings and band rehearsals. Most merchandise is vintage, with strong offerings in blues, jazz and left-field Arabic and African records; multiple listening stations invite visitors to sample finds in a relaxed, community-driven setting." - SilverKris

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kourosh N.

Google
My Go to place for classics, always a solid range of records, very curated in the middle of Alserkal Ave. You will rarely leave the store empty handed. You can listen to them and this great feeling of analogue music pleasure has been kept alive. Great job.

Rahuul R.

Google
I was very glad that I could visit this excellent store during my last trip to Dubai. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking at buying records, CDs or associated accessories. There is quite an excellent selection of vinyl albums. The store is beautifully decorated and the ambience is nothing short of excellent. They have some excellent music playing too. The owner Mr. Shaadi is very friendly and helpful. I look forward to going there again whenever I travel to Dubai next.

Diego

Google
It is a really nice place, ver authentic. I found lots of dub and funk 45s, some Japanese editions, more focused on electronic music, but there also some jazz, blues and rick and roll records. I really enjoyed it and it is a must if you are passing by Dubai.

Neel M.

Google
The first real record store in the UAE. Nice selection of 'World' music on LP, besides all other popular genres. You can also place special orders for records with them and they will try to import it with their orders for you. The place is massive in terms of space and regularly doubles up as an event space hosting DJs and musicians.

tasneem A.

Google
Best find in Dubai. Happy to purchase and listen to some great English and Arabic vinyls. Hope they open in Saudi soon!

Caesar C.

Google
I absolutely love this place. I'm a deep house junky, and this is the go to for deep house in Dubai. Growing up in Chicago and listening to house and deep house. You'll love this place if looking for the house vibe. I treated myself. " House music all night Long"

Beverney Shane (.

Google
Great place for underground vinyls and rare gems. Great coffee! Ask for Assi! He makes a mean coffee! Definitely one of Dubai’s hidden gems and a must visit.

Jason G.

Google
Small selection of vinyl but it’s quality stuff. Looks like focus on house/ techno. They have listening stations for used records