Authentication · Dubai
Know exactly
what you own.
Buying, selling or simply want peace of mind? Our specialists examine your piece in detail and give you a clear, documented answer.
What we authenticate
Bags, sneakers
and everything between.
From a Birkin or a Classic Flap to a rare Jordan or a Chrome Hearts hoodie, our team checks luxury handbags, sneakers and clothing every day. Buyers, sellers and collectors come to us for an independent opinion they can rely on.
Pricing
Authentication fees
Prices are per item, in AED. We'll confirm the right category and turnaround time when you get in touch.
Hermès
Hermès handbags
Specialist review across standard, mixed and exotic materials.
- Standard leather, including ostrich
- AED 900
- Mixed leather & crocodile
- AED 1,500
- Rare models, e.g. Himalaya, Birkin 20 Faubourg
- AED 2,500
Hermès items valued under AED 25,000: AED 250, including an official certificate.
Designer handbags
Chanel
- Standard leather
- AED 600
- Crocodile leather
- AED 1,000
Designer handbags
Other brands
- Standard leather
- AED 400
- Exotic leather
- AED 700
By item value
Clothing
- Up to AED 5,000
- AED 400
- AED 5,000 – 20,000
- AED 600
- AED 20,000 – 50,000
- AED 800
- Above AED 50,000
- AED 1,200+
Where Mad Kicks started
Sneakers
Any brand, any release. Checked by the team that has been handling sneakers since day one.
AED 100
Per pair
Standard · within 24 business hours
Exact timing is confirmed when we receive your item.
Express · within 6 business hours
Express doubles the standard fee for that item.
- Fees are charged per item.
- All prices are in AED (UAE Dirham).
- Express service adds a 100% surcharge to the applicable fee.
- Authenticating several pieces? Ask us about a tailored package.
How we authenticate
Three steps to a clear answer.
Every item goes through the same documented review. We look at how it was made and what it is made of, record what we find, then walk you through the result.
- 01
Inspect
Craftsmanship
Shape, stitching, edges and finishing, checked against known references.
- 02
Analyse
Materials
Leather, hardware, stamps and serials examined up close by a specialist.
- 03
Report
Results
A written record of our findings and a clear conversation about the outcome.
FAQ
Good to know.
Standard authentication is completed within 24 business hours. Need it sooner? Express is done within 6 business hours at double the standard fee.
Yes. Every authentication comes with a written summary of our findings, and we'll talk you through the result.
Of course. Fees are per item, and for larger collections we can put together a tailored package. Just ask.
Tap "Request authentication" to message us on WhatsApp. We'll confirm the fee, timing and drop-off details.