5 Best Pawn Shops in Abu Dhabi (2026)

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By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Search for a pawn shop in Abu Dhabi and Google mostly surfaces gold and jewelry retailers, not licensed pawnbrokers. That's worth knowing upfront: buying, selling, and trading gold jewelry is how most people here turn valuables into cash, more than a dedicated pawn loan counter. The top name alone carries almost 20,000 reviews at a perfect 5.0, out of nearly 90,000 reviews across the businesses clustered around Abu Dhabi's Gold Souk district that actually answer this search.

Short answer: None of the five businesses ranking for a pawn shop search in Abu Dhabi are licensed pawnbrokers, they're gold and jewelry retailers, four of them different branches of the same chain. Malabar Gold and Diamonds' Madinat Zayed branch leads with a 5.0 average across 19,899 reviews. If you need a pawn loan against an item specifically, none of these five offer that, you'll want a dedicated licensed pawnbroker instead.

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What actually ranks for pawn shops in Abu Dhabi

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Lulu Hypermarket - Madinat Zayed - UAE	5.0 ★	19,899	Most reviewed / Madinat Zayed	View ›
2	Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Hamdan Street (Branch 2) - UAE	5.0 ★	15,538	Second-largest review base	View ›
3	Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Shabia Musaffah - UAE	4.9 ★	14,093	Musaffah shoppers	View ›
4	Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre	4.3 ★	32,564	Browsing multiple gold shops in one visit	View ›
5	Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Hamdan Street ( Branch 1) - UAE	4.9 ★	7,287	Original Hamdan Street location	View ›

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Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Lulu Hypermarket - Madinat Zayed - UAE

5.019,899 Google reviews

Malabar Gold and Diamonds operates a branch inside Lulu Hypermarket at Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, part of a large jewelry chain with multiple locations across Abu Dhabi. This branch carries the highest review count of any business ranking for a pawn shop search in the city, though it's worth being clear about what it actually is: a full jewelry retailer selling gold, diamonds, and engraved pieces, not a pawnbroker offering loans against collateral. Reviewers describe staff helping with gold purchases, custom engravings, and locating out-of-stock items from sister branches.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly name individual staff members for patient, unhurried service
Custom engraving work is called out specifically as well made
Staff are described as tracking down out-of-stock items from other branches
The review volume, nearly 20,000, is the largest of any business in this comparison

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating5 / 5

Review volume19,899 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: This branch tops the list purely on review volume and a near-perfect rating, but it's a jewelry counter, not a pawn shop. If you searched for a place to pawn an item for cash, this isn't that.

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Lulu Hypermarket, Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre - Abu Dhabi

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Hamdan Street (Branch 2) - UAE

5.015,538 Google reviews

Malabar Gold and Diamonds also runs a second branch on Hamdan Street, opposite Ahalia Hospital, functioning the same way as its other Abu Dhabi locations: a jewelry retailer selling gold and diamond pieces rather than a pawnbroker. Reviewers describe purchases ranging from a single wedding anniversary necklace to routine gold buying, with staff named individually in nearly every review.

What people praise

Reviewers single out specific staff members for exceptional, unhurried service
Praised for handling busy periods without rushing customers
One reviewer notes the store followed up afterward with pricing and new arrivals
Consistent five-star sentiment across nearly all visible reviews

Worth knowing

Worth knowing: one reviewer flagged the ordering process as slower than expected during a busy period, ask about timelines for custom orders

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating5 / 5

Review volume15,538 · 79th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: It's essentially the same brand experience as the Madinat Zayed branch, a strong jewelry retailer, not a pawn shop, so treat this as one option among several Malabar locations rather than a distinct business.

Website +97126585916 Directions

3 Hamdan Bin Mohammed St - opp. ahalia hospital - Al Danah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Shabia Musaffah - UAE

4.914,093 Google reviews

Malabar Gold and Diamonds' Musaffah branch serves the industrial and residential Musaffah area with the same gold and diamond retail offering as the chain's other Abu Dhabi locations. It carries the lowest rating of the four Malabar branches in this comparison, still a strong 4.9, with a slightly higher share of critical reviews mixed into an otherwise positive pattern.

What people praise

Reviewers describe staff explaining preferences and finding suitable pieces
Praised for good variety and repeat customers returning specifically here
One reviewer highlights good guidance on gold purity options

Worth knowing

Worth knowing: this branch has the highest share of lower-star reviews among the four Malabar locations here, mostly related to response speed during busy periods

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume14,093 · 71th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: Still a jewelry retailer rather than a pawn shop, and still strongly rated, it just carries proportionally more mixed feedback than its sister branches.

Website +97126589916 Directions

G Floor,Building # C125,ME-11 Mussafah Shabia Opp Al Ansari Exchange 106916 - Abu Dhabi

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Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre

4.332,564 Google reviews

Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre is the mall built around Abu Dhabi's original Gold Centre, housing a large cluster of individual jewelry and gold shops, plus general retail, a food court, and a hypermarket, under one roof. It's the single most-reviewed business in this comparison by a wide margin, though as a shopping mall rather than a specific pawn shop or even a single jewelry retailer, it's the least direct match for anyone searching specifically for a pawn shop.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight the density of gold and jewelry shops under one roof
Praised as convenient for comparing multiple sellers before buying
Family-friendly amenities noted alongside the gold souk itself
Central, easily accessible location called out repeatedly

Worth knowing

Worth knowing: reviewers describe the mall as showing its age compared to newer Abu Dhabi malls, expect a less polished physical space than a modern retail center

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume32,564 · 96th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown56% 5-star

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Our take: This is the browsing option, not a single retailer. If you want to compare several gold sellers' prices in one visit, the mall makes sense; if you're after one specific pawn shop or jeweler, it's a mismatch for the search.

Website +97126333311 Directions

Sultan Bin Zayed The First St - Al Danah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Malabar Gold and Diamonds - Hamdan Street ( Branch 1) - UAE

4.97,287 Google reviews

Malabar Gold and Diamonds' original Hamdan Street branch, near the former UAE Exchange building, is the fourth Malabar location in this comparison and carries the smallest review count of the four, though still a substantial sample. It offers the same gold and diamond retail service as its sister branches rather than any pawnbroking.

What people praise

Reviewers name individual sales staff for patient, no-pressure guidance
Praised for seasonal gestures like a surprise gift during festival season
One reviewer highlights fair treatment on a small purchase, not just large sales
Consistent five-star sentiment across nearly all visible reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume7,287 · 63th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It rounds out the list mainly because it's a fourth Malabar branch with a smaller but still strong review base, not because it offers anything a pawn shop searcher is actually looking for.

Website +97126282300 Directions

Omeir Bin Yousaf Building, Behind New UAE Exchange - Hamdan Bin Mohammed St - Abu Dhabi

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating; more reviews generally means a more reliable average. Confidence weights the rating by that volume. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing the business. No business can pay to change any of these numbers, and none of the businesses here paid to appear, this is simply what Google returns for the search.

What about pawn loan rates in Abu Dhabi?

We can’t responsibly quote pawn loan rates or terms here, because none of the five businesses in this comparison are licensed pawnbrokers. If you need to borrow against jewelry or gold specifically, contact a licensed pawnbroking service directly and confirm their interest rate and loan-to-value terms before committing anything.

Gold and jewelry retail across Abu Dhabi

These businesses cluster in and around Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi’s traditional gold district, with additional branches on Hamdan Street and in Musaffah. If you’re searching for pawn shops near me, expect these gold-district results rather than a dedicated pawnbroker.

What to ask before you buy or sell gold in Abu Dhabi

Is the gold hallmarked, and what purity (18k, 22k, 24k) are you buying or selling?
Do you offer a buyback or trade-in option if I want to sell later?
What are the current making charges on top of the gold price?
Is there a warranty or authenticity certificate included with the purchase?
If I’m looking for a pawn loan specifically, can you refer me to a licensed pawnbroker?
What’s your return or exchange policy on jewelry purchases?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data, ratings and review volume. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Are these actually pawn shops?

Not exactly. Every business that ranks for a pawn shop search in Abu Dhabi on Google is a gold and jewelry retailer, not a licensed pawnbroker offering loans against collateral. We’ve ranked what actually shows up for the search, but if you need a pawn loan specifically, look for a dedicated pawnbroking service.

How did you choose these five?

We pulled the highest-reviewed businesses that surface for a pawn shop search in Abu Dhabi, then ranked them by rating and review volume the same way we would any other business.

How often is this updated?

We last verified ratings and review counts in July 2026, and refresh the list periodically as new reviews come in.

Why are four of the five the same company?

Malabar Gold and Diamonds operates multiple branches across Abu Dhabi, and four of them independently rank high enough on rating and review volume to appear here. We list each branch separately since they’re separate Google listings with separate review histories.

The bottom line

None of these five are pawn shops in the traditional sense, they’re gold and jewelry retailers, four of them different branches of the same chain. If gold or diamond jewelry is what you’re after, the Madinat Zayed branch carries the deepest track record. If you specifically need a pawn loan, none of these five will help, look for a licensed pawnbroker instead.

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