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Old Feb 16th 2008, 7:13 am
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Does anyone know of a good retail ironmonger or hardware shop in Dubai. I have tried internet searches but to no avail (wholesale only).

I am looking for a shop that sells nuts and bolts, wood, screws, nails, tools etc. While the supermarkets have a few boxes of mixed nuts and bolts, these are useless as I am looking for particular sized nuts and bolts.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by MacScot
Does anyone know of a good retail ironmonger or hardware shop in Dubai. I have tried internet searches but to no avail (wholesale only).

I am looking for a shop that sells nuts and bolts, wood, screws, nails, tools etc. While the supermarkets have a few boxes of mixed nuts and bolts, these are useless as I am looking for particular sized nuts and bolts.

Any help would be appreciated.
have you tried Ace Hardware DIY stores?
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Originally Posted by Inselaffen
have you tried Ace Hardware DIY stores?
Thanks. Will give them a go.
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Originally Posted by MacScot
Thanks. Will give them a go.
I know there is one on SZR and nother at Festival City. Probably a few more around.
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Originally Posted by Inselaffen
I know there is one on SZR and nother at Festival City. Probably a few more around.
I will try their HQ store on SZR near Interchange 2 tomorrow. Thanks again.
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Are you going to wear it through your neck?
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Are you going to wear it through your neck?
Don't need them that big!

Just new bolts for my boat's toilet - existing ones corroded by years of peeing!
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Don't need them that big!

Just new bolts for my boat's toilet - existing ones corroded by years of peeing!
sounds like time for a new boat
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..or colostomy bag - you'll find it in the sandpit...
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Originally Posted by Inselaffen
sounds like time for a new boat
Don't underestimate the corrosive strength of piss from Poms on the piss!
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an alternative in the same area as ACE on SZR is Speedex they are closer to the Pepsi plant phone number 042267891
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Originally Posted by MacScot
Don't underestimate the corrosive strength of piss from Poms on the piss!
my husband sells an anti corrosive product, just shout if you need his help
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Originally Posted by Vimto
an alternative in the same area as ACE on SZR is Speedex they are closer to the Pepsi plant phone number 042267891
Thanks for that Vimto. Shall also try them.
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Originally Posted by Blue Cat
my husband sells an anti corrosive product, just shout if you need his help
Thanks BlueCat; however, the new bolts should last for a long time. The rest of the boat is fine - no corrosion.
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Default Re: Good ironmonger/ hardware shop in Dubai ?

Originally Posted by MacScot
Does anyone know of a good retail ironmonger or hardware shop in Dubai. I have tried internet searches but to no avail (wholesale only).

I am looking for a shop that sells nuts and bolts, wood, screws, nails, tools etc. While the supermarkets have a few boxes of mixed nuts and bolts, these are useless as I am looking for particular sized nuts and bolts.

Any help would be appreciated.
Also try dragonmart, I have always found the plumbing, ironmongery accessories I have needed there.
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