Percussion instruments

Percussion instruments in the UAE: drums, cajons and what they cost

Updated 4 November 2026

Hand drums, shakers and claves cost from about AED 25 to AED 265 in the UAE, while a cajon is priced at AED 604 to AED 1,209. Describe the instrument, the player's level and your city in one request on BlaBlaPrice to see current offers from sellers here.

Warranty and what is included

Warranty terms differ between sellers and do not always match the manufacturer's. The UAE consumer protection executive regulations do not set a minimum warranty period, but the seller must state the warranty period in writing upfront, so ask for that document before you pay. Listings also differ on what is included, such as a bag, mallets, a stand or a padded case, so check the list line by line.

Heat, storage and the season

Summers are very hot from May to September, so wooden drums and cajons should be kept out of the sun and away from a parked car. Ask the seller how the instrument should be stored. The mild winter from November to March is cooler for outdoor practice, and November, the start of the mild season, is a good month to buy.

How instruments are priced and delivered

Prices are for one item in dirhams. Several listings come from shops abroad, so check whether the price includes delivery to your city, which may be Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain. Give sizes in centimetres and weights in kilograms, for example a cajon's height or a tongue drum's diameter, so that sellers can quote the right model.

What to write in the request

Name the instrument (drum, cajon, tongue drum or electronic pad), the model if you know it, what is included, the size in centimetres, the condition, your player level and your budget in AED. Say which city you are in, so that sellers can quote delivery.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Write what you want in your own words, and add a photo if you have one. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details such as the size and the player level, and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE before it shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See also studio equipment and musical instrument accessories.