I’m really excited to post about this place since it’s about damn time we get a specialized photography store in Kuwait. Over the weekend I was planning to order a Think Tank bag from Amazon. I didn’t go through with the order since I was planning to go to Dubai today and figured I would get it from there. My trip got cancelled and I was going to order the bag tonight when I found out on twitter about Alghunaim Photography. Talk about the perfect timing!
Alghunaim Photography just recently opened up in Baitak Tower. They’re a small store but they’ve got some very cool brands including Think Tank bags, Manfrotto tripods and bags, National Geographic bags, Hoodman accessories, Kata bags, Lenspen, LockCircle, Datacolor products, Black Rapid camera straps and more. They actually still have more brands on the way but even with what they have right now they’re already my favorite photography store.
The bag I was interested in was the Think Tank Retrospective 5. It’s a small shoulder bag that I wanted for my tiny Panasonic GX1 camera. It costs around KD40 on Amazon and with tax and shipping to Kuwait it was going to end up costing me at least KD50. At Alghunaim they’re selling it for just KD45! The owner is actually trying his best to match his prices to Amazon. With the Manfrotto items for example he told me his prices should be equal to that of Amazon which I think is great. They also have a lot of National Geographic bags although I didn’t spot the tiny one that’s popular with X100 owners.
Another interesting thing the owner is trying to do is create a used camera market. He wants to start displaying and selling used cameras in his store so if you have one you’re planning to sell you should pass by.
I really hope the store does well and I also hope the prices stay the same. They don’t have an online website yet but their store is easy to find and there is a ton of parking as well. They’re located in Baitak Tower in Kuwait City (facing Safat Square) and they’re on the ground floor opposite Starbucks. You can also call them on 99066601 or 90023334.
You could also visit their website [Here]
More pictures below.
Update: They’ve moved to a larger store on the Mezzanine floor.
50 replies on “In Focus: Alghunaim Photography Store”
Awesome! I’m definitely going to check it out
I just finished filling up my bag and I have to say it kicks ass!
Cool! they have the Spider cube. I wanted to buy it from Amazon but was hesitant. Thanks for the review.
Hi Mark thanks for your visit and amazing review! We were happy to meet you and looking forward for your next visit!
Damn… do you have Billingham Hadley Pro bag??? Mine got stuck in custom due to 4 days off…
no they didn’t have any Billinghams
Great news. Hope he manitains the prices and selection. Will check it out soon.
Wish you all the best, Al Ghunaim.
got my KATA BAG 3in1 for only 35KD THANX AlGhunaim!
Are there a variety of lenses? If so, how are the prices? I’m thinking about getting a new lens but I don’t want to get it from Amazon if the prices are good over here!
For Lenses you can check AAB , They Have a full range of Canon , Nikon & Sigma lenses , if anything is not available they can order it for you. All the prices are just like amazon btw.
what and where is AAB?
Its a photography specialized company , they have like 6 branches , the one that has the most Professional accessories is in Shamiya Coop. check http://www.aabworld.com , http://www.facebook.com\aabworld
I didn’t know AAB had a website. I buy a lot of photo frames from them. Thanks
This post could not have come at a better time. I was just looking at tripods today in Dubai but if the prices are so good in Kuwait maybe I’ll wait till I get back.
Let me know when you are going, I might go! hahaha
Mark, thanks for the info, but you are a week late 🙁 I already ordered and received my Case Logic DCB-309 SLR Camera Backpack, tripod and a lenspen thru amazon.com. But I still need a lens hood and filters and I hope they have those. Thanks once again.
you should also try the site called photojojo.com
very cool accessories
and oh btw where is this shop located ?
not sure if you’re aware of this but photojojo isn’t located in Kuwait…
Ahmed, I was about to order my Photography Gear from Amazon, and what you are saying is quite tempting regaring ABB. Are you sure that they can get me the Lenses for the same price in Amazon, its ok if its gonna be litte more for their handling charges, coz for example one of the lenses which i wanna order i,e; Canon 24-105mm F/ 4L USM is costing here in Xcite around KD 400plus but in Amazon its just KD282.000 only. Thts quite a Huge difference, and one more thing the Sales Guy in Xcite Said even if i want to repair or service my Canon Equipment i need to send it back to US and Al Sayer Wont even do even a paid service, that sounded ridiculous.
According to my experience with them yes the prices are very close to amazon and all their products are under guarantee that’s for sure , give them a call on 22457478 or email them what you need on [email protected] ,hope I helped, cheerz.
Thanks a Lot Ahmed, I appreciate that.
Anytime , btw i bought a Sigma 24-70mm from them for 260 K.D , its a pretty cool lens.
Ahmed, I was there at ABB Shamiya Co , i have given them a list of items that i wanted to get from Amazon. They will send me a quote. Thank You
let us know how the quotes compare to amazon
Sure Mark, I Will Let You Know.
Dear Mark,
This is the offer that i have received from AAB, it was quite a good offer which i have got for lenses as Ahmed said, but for the Camera Body the prices was quite far from Amazon & B&H Price
PHOTOGRAHPY GEAR
S.No Description Amazon Price in KD (Without Tax) AAB Price (K.D)
1 Canon 60D 260 349.95
2 Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM 284 329.95
4 Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM 110 139.95
3 Vanguard Alta+ 204AP 4-Section Aluminum 29 34.95
4 Canon EF-S 10-22mm F 3.5-4.5 USM 232 249.95
5 Canon EF 70-200 F / 4L IS USM 363 389.95
6 Canon Speedlite 430 EX11 86 99.95
Total 1364 1594.65
Sorry Mark , i was not able to paste it properly, if you need i can mail to you.
This is perfect timing. I was planning to buy manfrotto tripod from amazon. Need to check it out. I recently ordered black rapid belt and must say I’m liking it so far, though it takes a little getting used to
Thanks for the useful info. i ll visit soon
cool post ..will check it out
Do they sell cameras and lenses or just the accessories?
They sell Kata bags?!
I thought Kata is an Israeli brand (but they make great bags anyway).
Allwyn just copy paste it as a new comment, don’t use the reply button. How long do u have to wait for the items to arrive?
Well I guess most of the stuff are already available with them , one or two weeks would be for the items that they need to specially order.
PHOTOGRAHPY GEAR
S.No Description Amazon Price in KD (Without Tax) AAB Price (K.D)
1 Canon 60D 260 349.95
2 Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM 284 329.95
4 Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM 110 139.95
3 Vanguard Alta+ 204AP 4-Section Aluminum 29 34.95
4 Canon EF-S 10-22mm F 3.5-4.5 USM 232 249.95
5 Canon EF 70-200 F / 4L IS USM 363 389.95
6 Canon Speedlite 430 EX11 86 99.95
Total 1364 1594.65
Delivery time will be around 2 weeks i guess.
Description Amazon Price in KD (Without Tax)
Canon 60D 260KD
Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM 284KD
Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM 110KD
Vanguard Alta+ 204AP Aluminum 29KD
Canon EF-S 10-22mm F 3.5-4.5 USM 232KD
Canon EF 70-200 F / 4L IS USM 363KD
Canon Speedlite 430 EX11 86KD
Description AAB Price
Canon 60D 349.95KD
Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM 329.95KD
Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM 139.95KD
Vanguard Alta+ 204AP Aluminum 34.95KD
Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM 249.95KD
Canon EF 70-200 F / 4L IS USM 389.95KD
Canon Speedlite 430 EX11 99.95KD
Mark, Hope this helps .
yes Ahmed, I mentioned 2 weeks for the Amazon items, the AAB ones which they have quoted me are the ones they have as Ex-Stock.
We are happy with the great awareness in photographers of the prices .. Abd we are happier to soon working with AAB to make sure each costumer and photographer in Kuwait will get what they deserve in top quality products and prices that are fair!
Alghunaim Photo,
That will be a real great news to every photographers in Kuwait.
Finally! An awesome photography store in Kuwait! The dedication theyre showing and care with prices and quality is superb. Loved the place! Passed by yesterday and they seem to have gotten some new stuff…
In love!
do they do lens cleaning?
If they Al-Ghanum has stared selling used cameras,
I will be first to buy for my photo studio,D-90 Cannon or D-100
ok
Anyone knows where to get Pentax cameras in Kuwait?
I wanna know if i can exchange/sell my nikon D5100 , Coz i wanna get a better one than that!
Can any one give me a suggestion ?
Thanks in advance
i m looking for sony nex fs 700 camera… if u have let me know and also price plz
Anybody knows if the adapter ring for Nikon P510 is available in Kuwait ? Or do we have to ship if via Amazon or e-bay ?