A thobe for Eid, trousers to shorten, or a dress to alter? Before you go, read this: what to prepare, the difference between tailored and ready-made, and the questions that get you exactly what you want, on time.
Get these ready so the result is what you want.
Before Eid and Ramadan tailors are very busy. Order a month or more ahead.
A photo of the design you want saves a lot of misunderstanding.
Bringing your own or choosing at the shop? Ask for the tailoring-only price.
Go to be measured in what you usually wear underneath, and the shoes if you're shortening trousers.
You can avoid most of them by agreeing things at the start.
Usually measured wrongly, or the fabric shrank after washing. Ask for a fitting before collection.
Some fabrics shrink. Ask whether the tailor pre-washes the fabric.
Especially before Eid. Write the collection date on the receipt.
Agree the buttons, pockets and collar from the start.
Get measured wearing the shoes you'll wear with them.
Usually weak thread or wide stitches. A good tailor fixes it for free.
It depends on your size, your time and your budget.
Made to your size, with the fabric and details you want.
Cheaper and faster.
Shortening, taking in or letting out.
A photo of the style you want saves a lot of misunderstanding.
Being measured in what you wear underneath gives a more accurate fit.
At least a month before an occasion.
Fine fabrics need a gentle wash or dry cleaning.
Ask before you pay a deposit. A good tailor won't mind.
Ask for a fitting so adjustments are easy.
The collection date in writing, especially before occasions.
Ask about the fabric and where it's from, and whether they pre-wash it.
Collar, sleeves, pockets, buttons: agree them all and show a photo.
Fabric, tailoring, adjustments after the fitting: everything clear.
See clothes they made for people you know, or ask about the shop's reputation.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Especially before Eid. Ask for it on the receipt.
Alterations after collection are harder.
Fabric, tailoring and alterations: ask for all of it clearly.
A good tailor fixes them for free.
Tailors rarely publish prices, and they vary a lot by shop and fabric. Use what we found to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices:
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Men's tailored thobe at a shop (offers incl. fabric) | About SAR 300 – 400 |
| Ready-made thobe (for comparison) | SAR 115 – 300 |
| Shortening and simple alterations | Price by agreement, usually low |
💡 Before Eid and Ramadan tailors are very busy. Order a month or more ahead so it's ready and there's time for adjustments.
🧵 The price depends a lot on the fabric. Ask for the tailoring-only price if you bring your own fabric.
A rough guide from 3 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), including Riyadh tailoring shops' offers and ready-made thobe prices. We couldn't find reliable published prices for alterations or women's tailoring. The final price is agreed between you and the tailor. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Usually one to two weeks normally. Before Eid it can take much longer.
Ready-made is cheaper and faster. Tailored is better if you're not a standard size or want a particular fabric and details.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the tailor directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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