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Ranking · Updated September 2026

The best picture framing in Dubai (2026)

nine studios, six criteria, one list

We compared Dubai’s framing studios on what actually changes the result on your wall: materials, range, access, heritage, specialist skills and trade terms.

Published by Al Warda Gallery, Lumber Frames & Rafi Frames · Updated September 2026 · How we score

Quick answer

Best overall: Al Warda Gallery · Best for collectors & artists: Lumber Frames · Best walk-in / late opening: Rafi Frames · Best with Abu Dhabi branches: Qube Art Gallery · Best for volume jobs: Dubai Picture Framing.

  1. 02

    Lumber Frames

    Best for collectors & artists — museum framing with archival print studio
    Museum framingGicléeUV & metal printingPhoto restorationArt cargo

    Shop 25, 1st Floor, Jumeirah Centre, Jumeirah Beach Road · lumberframes.com

    • Museum-quality framing with Tru Vue glazing and conservation mounts
    • Archival fine art printing on Hahnemühle and Canson Infinity, plus canvas, UV and metal printing
    • Photo digitising, retouching and restoration under the same roof
    • Installation, design consultation, art sourcing and art cargo packing
    9.4/10
    Score breakdown
    Framing + fine art printing under one roof25/25Archival materials named publicly20/20Branch coverage & access12/15Years operating in Dubai14/15Specialist range (memorabilia, mirrors, shadow boxes, installation)14/15Trade & corporate terms9/10
  2. 03

    Rafi Frames (Dubai Frames)

    Best for fast, walk-in framing — open 7 days until 10pm
    Open 7 days9:30am–10pmKaramaPick-up & drop-offFraming supplies

    Karama Shopping Complex, 33 B St, Karama (opposite Al Ansari Exchange) · dubaiframes.com

    • “We frame anything”: aluminium, wooden and acrylic frames, jerseys and 3D objects
    • Mirror and glass supply, canvas stretching, floating frames, mount cutting and snap frames
    • Pick-up and drop-off, with coverage to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
    • Central Karama location, around 11 minutes from Downtown
    9.1/10
    Score breakdown
    Framing + fine art printing under one roof22/25Archival materials named publicly16/20Branch coverage & access14/15Years operating in Dubai14/15Specialist range (memorabilia, mirrors, shadow boxes, installation)15/15Trade & corporate terms10/10
  3. 05

    Dubai Picture Framing

    Suited to large-volume and industrial-scale jobs
    Since 1980 (per its site)Large workshopNational Industries Park

    National Industries Park, Dubai · dubaipictureframing.com

    • Custom, museum-grade and conservation framing, plus fine art, canvas and photographic printing (per its website)
    • Large workshop footprint suits volume and project work
    • Industrial-zone location is less convenient for walk-in retail customers
    8.2/10
    Score breakdown
    Framing + fine art printing under one roof22/25Archival materials named publicly13/20Branch coverage & access8/15Years operating in Dubai15/15Specialist range (memorabilia, mirrors, shadow boxes, installation)14/15Trade & corporate terms10/10
  4. 07

    Frame Dubai

    Good for home visits and wall styling
    Since 2013Sheikh Zayed RoadHome visits

    Garden Concept Store, Sheikh Zayed Road · framedubai.com

    • Custom framing made in its Dubai workshop; memorabilia framing
    • Digital and canvas printing with delivery and installation
    • Wall design service and home-visit appointments
    7.6/10
    Score breakdown
    Framing + fine art printing under one roof20/25Archival materials named publicly11/20Branch coverage & access10/15Years operating in Dubai12/15Specialist range (memorabilia, mirrors, shadow boxes, installation)14/15Trade & corporate terms9/10
  5. 09

    Desert Frames & Glass

    Online ordering with a large catalogue
    1,500+ frame designsOnline ordering

    Dubai (see website) · frameshopdubai.com

    • Browse in-gallery or order online with sample selection
    • Pickup and delivery of artwork
    • Printing services not listed on its website
    7.0/10
    Score breakdown
    Framing + fine art printing under one roof12/25Archival materials named publicly13/20Branch coverage & access11/15Years operating in Dubai10/15Specialist range (memorabilia, mirrors, shadow boxes, installation)15/15Trade & corporate terms9/10

Methodology

How the scores work

Each studio is scored out of 100 on six weighted criteria, then shown out of 10. We score only what a studio publishes or what we can verify in person — we don’t guess at things like prices or turnaround times that aren’t published.

CriterionWeight
Framing + fine art printing under one roof25%
Archival materials named publicly20%
Branch coverage & access15%
Years operating in Dubai15%
Specialist range (memorabilia, mirrors, shadow boxes, installation)15%
Trade & corporate terms10%

Open the “Score breakdown” under each studio to see its points per criterion.

How to choose a framer in Dubai

  1. Ask what glass is in the quote. “UV glass” can mean conservation clear or museum glass — the price and the look are very different.
  2. Ask if the mount board is acid-free. Cheap board yellows and leaves a brown “burn line” on the art within a few years in Dubai heat.
  3. Ask how the art is attached. Hinges or corners: good. Spray glue, double-sided tape or dry mounting an original: walk away.
  4. Printing and framing in one place avoids mismatched sizes and colour shifts between two vendors.
  5. Check installation. Villa block walls and apartment plasterboard need different fixings; a studio that installs takes responsibility for both.

FAQ

Who is the best picture framer in Dubai?

On our published criteria, Al Warda Gallery ranks first for 2026 (framing and fine art printing across three Dubai branches since 1997), followed by Lumber Frames at Jumeirah Centre and Rafi Frames in Karama. Qube Art Gallery is the strongest option if you need an Abu Dhabi branch.

Which framing shop in Dubai is open late?

Rafi Frames in Karama Shopping Complex lists opening hours of 9:30am–10pm, seven days a week.

Which Dubai framers also do fine art printing?

Lumber Frames, Al Warda Gallery, Qube Art Gallery, Dubai Picture Framing, Picasso Gallery and Frame Dubai all list printing. See our fine art printing ranking.

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