Ladies often ask: "Should I buy my Abayas in Makkah or Madinah?" Answer: Madinah.
Why Madinah?
- Taiba Commercial Center: Located right at the North side of Masjid Nabawi. It is a labyrinth of Abaya shops.
- Variety: Thousands of designs (Plain, Embroidered, Zipper, Butterfly).
- Price: Generally 20-30% cheaper than Makkah towers.
- Tailoring: Most shops have tailors on-site. They can shorten/alter an Abaya in 1 hour while you wait or go pray.
Price Guide
- Simple/Plain: 40 - 70 SAR.
- Embroidered/Fancy: 80 - 150 SAR.
- Designer/High-End: 200+ SAR.
Shopping Tips
- Try it on: Sizes (52, 54, 56, etc.) vary by brand. Length is key.
- Fabric: Ask for "Nada" fabric (light, flowy, doesn't stick) for hot weather.
- Bargain: Always. If they say 100, offer 60 and meet at 75.
