White Friday 2026 Eyewear Guide: When It Is and How to Shop Designer Deals
White Friday is the name many Gulf retailers use for the late-November shopping peak the rest of the world calls Black Friday. In 2026 it falls on Friday 27 November. This guide covers when it is, ...
11.11 Sale at Dubai Optical: Up to 50% Off Designer Eyewear, Before White Friday
The Dubai Optical 11.11 Sale is on, with up to 50% off designer sunglasses, eyeglasses and contact lenses. The offer ends on 11 November at 23:59 (UAE time). Below are 10 genuine pieces from the sa...
Sunglasses Lens Categories 0–4 and UV400 Explained: What "Cat. 3" on Your Label Means
Turn over almost any genuine pair in our store and you'll find a small line on the listing: "Cat. 3 protection". Most people skip it. It's actually the most useful number on the label, because it t...
Why Do Luxury Sunglasses Cost AED 5,000 or More? What You're Really Paying For
Pick up a pair of Cartier sunglasses and the first thing you notice isn't the price tag. It's the weight. Then it's the hinge closing without a wobble, the finish on the metal, the lens with no dis...
Authentic Ray-Ban and Oakley Sunglasses Under AED 500 in Dubai
Yes, you can still get authentic Ray-Ban sunglasses and Oakley sunglasses for under AED 500 in Dubai. You don't need a "first copy" or a risky online deal. We went through our full Ray-Ban and Oakl...
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Size Guide: 50 vs 54, New Wayfarer and Mega
The Wayfarer is the easiest sunglass to love and the easiest to get wrong. Order the wrong size and it either pinches behind your ears or slides down your nose by lunchtime. Here’s how to pick the ...