Musical instruments in the United Arab Emirates
In the United Arab Emirates a musical instrument costs from about AED 40 for a recorder or a kalimba to about AED 850 for a branded acoustic guitar, and a digital piano with 88 keys starts near AED 870. Prices depend on the brand, the model and whether the instrument is new or used. The quickest way to see current offers is to describe what you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Price (AED) |
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| Recorders, ocarinas, kalimbas, harmonicas | 40–150 |
| Ukuleles and classical or acoustic guitars | 350–850 |
| Digital pianos with 88 keys | 870–3,400 |
| Saxophones and flutes, student to professional | 355–4,470 |
| Premium electric guitar | about 19,850 |
What to check before you buy
Warranty periods differ between sellers. One instrument brand offers a limited warranty of two years from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship, and one retailer lists three years. Warranty cover may require proof of purchase and the model or serial number, so keep the receipt and the box. Ask the seller to confirm in writing what the warranty covers before you pay.
Heat and the season
Summers are very hot from May to September, and a parked car or a storeroom can get hot enough to damage wooden instruments, so keep them indoors and out of direct sun. The mild winter from November to March is the comfortable season for trying instruments in person.
Delivery between the cities
Name your city among Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain, because delivery and collection terms depend on it. Give sizes in centimetres and weights in kilograms, the metric units used in the UAE, so a seller can match a case, a stand or a size. If you plan to take an instrument on a flight, check the airline's rules first: one major airline states it cannot give a special free baggage allowance for musical instruments.
What to write in your request
Name the instrument type, such as acoustic, electric or bass guitar, piano, keyboard, wind or string instrument, and add the make and model if you know them. Say whether you want it new or used, which accessories you need, such as a case or stand, and your budget in AED. For a child's first instrument, give the age, because a beginner recorder or drum set costs far less than a professional model.
BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the instrument in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer, including price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice, or read how it works. For guitars, see acoustic guitars.
