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Explore the rich culture and history of Dubai through its iconic souks. From the bustling gold souk to the fragrant spice souk, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover unique finds. Shop for traditional and contemporary products, haggle for the best deals, and experience the authentic side of Dubai in its historic souks.
Souks are the traditional Arabic market places where goods are bought and sold. Originally, boats or dhows from the neighboring countries as well as India, Ceylon, China and the Far East unloaded their wares at the souks. Traders from around the world brought with them a variety of merchandise and “haggled” over the sales and purchases. In the modern times or today, souks are still markets but they are just a shadow of their former wonder. Dubai has a number of souks scattered all over the city. Dubai souks are bright, colorful, noisy and fascinating like any other market place.
Dubai souks are located in Deira and Bur Dubai. The two predominant areas are separated by the Dubai Creek. Shoppers can hop on to the abras or small boats if they want to visit souks on the other side of Creek. Over the years, the goods traded at the Dubai souks have evolved and changed. Now you find commodities like gold, textiles, spices, perfumes and even fisheries.
Gold souks are numerous in Dubai. Tourists are known to woefully complain that they are spoiled for choice and haven’t had enough time to check out all the shops. Dubai’s gold souks have a long standing reputation and a few tourists visit the city for the sole purpose of buying gold. The gold souks are featuring the most popular jewellers and international gold jewellery brands too.
Dubai textile souks are a dream come true for shopaholics. Radiant silks and a host of other luxurious fabrics are sold at the textile souks, located on Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai.
Who ever imagined an entire market place just for spices! Well there’s not one, but several of them and is one of the most exotic Dubai souks. The spice souks are located opposite the gold souks in Deira and are a paradise for food lovers. You can purchase fresh spices and have them packed in quaint little pouches. This makes your experience a little more authentic. The perfume souks are situated on the Sikkat Al Khail Street, Dubai. Unlike other perfume stores, these Dubai souks have a spicy aroma emanating from them. You can purchase traditional fragrances as well as custom made scents which complement your skin type and your personality.
The Dubai fish souks are well, smelly and crowded. You can see for yourself the new stock being unloaded, cleaned and made ready for sales. This is only for ones with strong stomachs – the sights and smells can get to some people.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Souk Al Bahar, Khan Murjan, Meena Bazaar, Naif Souk et al are a few of the more modern Dubai Souks. These souks are vibrant and a mixture of then and now. These places encourage the works of local artisans and bring back the magic of the Middle East. Dubai souks look a trifle tired and worn out as they have been caught in the midst of rapid urbanization. The souks are now bearing the brunt of modernity. Amongst all the traditional stores lie cheap electronic and shoe stores. But if you want to experience “local culture”, a visit to the Dubai souks is a must.
Dubai souk is a traditional Arabic market place where customers can buy anything ranges from electronic items to gold. During ancient time, dhows or boats from neighboring countries, China, Ceylon, India and Far East were coming at the souks. The merchants from all around the world sold various goods, and the buyers used to bargain on the items they needed. The souks in Dubai are located in Bur Dubai and Deira. These two areas are divided by Dubai creek. Even…
Souk Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai is build inside the Madinat Jumeirah resort. The souk is build just like a traditional souk and it is a success since the time it was opened. Several tourists and locals are visiting Madinat Jumeirah souk every year for shopping. This souk has 75 shops and more than 20 famous bars, restaurants, and cafes. You can walk through this souk passing the wind towers, narrow waterways, and hallways lighted with lanterns. Madinat Jumeirah souk offers…
Naif Souk is the oldest traditional market in Dubai from where visitors can purchase clothes of different varieties, color, and texture. It is a famous shopping destination of both locals and tourists. The visitors of Naif souk in Dubai can purchase duplicate designer wears, toys, bags and other accessories. The souk is otherwise called as ‘Cabin Market’ as the shops are of box type and it is situated in Deira. Today, you can see the renovated Naif souk as it…
Discover the ultimate in fabric shopping in Dubai’s vibrant market. Find a vast selection of materials in a range of colors, patterns, and textures. Experience exceptional customer service and expert advice. Elevate your creativity and indulge in a little luxury with Dubai’s finest fabric destinations. Explore the market and find your next inspiration. The famous fabric market of Dubai is situated in the heart of Bur Dubai. The textile souk is also called as Old Souk. Dubai textile souk consists…
Dubai fish souk is located in Deira, and you will see different varieties of fishes in giant tubs and barrels. You can find loads of fishes in the market. You can purchase any types of fish from the market. You can find mackerel, shark, sardine, hammor fish, barracuda, tuna, crab, lobster, pomfrets, sea bream, squid, king prawn, red snapper, king fish and rock cod. In the Dubai fish souk, you can find seasonal specialties and regulars. Blue lobster and baby…
Dubai spice souk is a traditional Arabian market located in Deira, Sikkat Al Khail Road in proximity to Dubai Gold Souk. The spice souk consists of various narrow lanes with closed and open roof shops. You can experience the fragrances coming out of the souk while entering the spice souk. As in other Dubai souks, here also haggling occurs while purchasing spices. Due to the increasing number of supermarkets and large stores in city areas, the significance of the spice…
Explore the vibrant culture of Dubai at Meena Bazaar. Shop for a wide range of goods, from traditional textiles to modern electronics. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this bustling market. Indulge in a little local flavor and elevate your shopping experience at one of Dubai’s premier destinations. Discover the treasures of Meena Bazaar. Meena Bazaar in Dubai is located in Bur Dubai area where the visitors can purchase textile fabrics, clothing, jewelry, restaurants and watch repairing shops. Meena…
Thousands of aromas and fragrances are awaiting you at Dubai perfume souk. Arabian perfumes are alcohol free, oil based and highly concentrated. You can purchase all sorts of perfumes from Dubai perfume souk. The moment you enter the souk, you can feel the spicy and strong aroma of the Arabian perfumes. If you does not like any of the perfumes displayed in the perfume souk, then you can select the perfumes to create a unique blend of fragrance exclusively for…
Souk Al Bahar is an Arabian shopping mall situated in Downtown Dubai. More 100 shops are there in Souk Al Bahar that includes lounges, cafes and restaurants. The mall got its name because of its high archways, traditional architecture, and submissive lighting. Souk Al Bahar consists of 22 cafes and restaurants. You can purchase items like furnishings, textiles, carpets, perfumes, and handicrafts. The visitors of this shopping mall can enjoy world class amenities. You can reach Souk Al Bahar with…
Khan Murjan in Dubai is a replica of an Arabian market of ancient times. Khan Murjan souk consists of 50,000 sqft, and this souk is located in the underground floor of Wafi Mall. Khan Murjan souk at Wafi Mall is designed based on the theme of ancient Khan Murjan souk in Baghdad. The legendary souk was opened in 1300s by Queen of Syria. In Wafi City, an actress is playing the role of Queen of Syria. The Khan Murjan of…
Dubai is known for displaying Arabic culture in a modern and healthy way. Being an Islamic country, it is still keeping the tradition of its history. Dubai is rich with high buildings, but still offers places that keep the historical events alive. Many such examples can be found on the street sides that reminds of the old Arabian culture. One of the biggest examples is Dubai souks. These markets are still keeping the Arabic culture alive with their way of…
Souk Al Bahar ranks as one of the best shopping malls in Dubai. It was opened in December 2007. It is located on Exit 32 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is an amazing man made constructed wonder. When we look at the structure and the construction style of this beautiful shopping mall, it really gives us feelings to be unique and amazing. It is among the biggest shopping malls of the world. Its beauty attracts tourist strongly.…
Dubai perfume souk is one of the most popular and major perfume markets of world. It is situated in Sikkat Al Khail Rd, Dubai. Dubai is very famous for its traditional perfumery trade. It has a strong history about perfumery. All popular, expensive, cheap, branded, non-branded and fantastic perfumes are available in this souk. If you really want to get rid of your usual perfumes and same fragrances then you must visit once in perfume souk of Dubai. Dubai is…
Souk is an Arabic word used for a market where you can get and exchange all kinds of goods. Dubai is one of those cities in the world that contains a wide range of authentic, excellent and competitive tax-free souks where you can find almost anything. Naif souk is a traditional Arabian style building where you can find everything ranging from cheap clothes to children’s toys easily. The Dubai Naif Souk is located at the Deira district. This place is…
While reaching at Dubai, you get the opportunity of exploring the amazing shopping malls and marketplaces and Souk Madinat Jumeirah is one of them. It is not only famous for being a traditional Arabic Souk, but people visit it for the fact that it is a huge modern entertainment and shopping centre too in Dubai downtown. This souk complex is a part of Madinat Jumeirah complex, which is located at Jumeirah Beach and comprises of several villas that are surrounded…
Souks have been an integral part of the Arabian lifestyle for centuries. All of the major Arabian cities have one such souk that consists of all the attractive features to lure a tourist. Khan Murjan is one such souk of the 14th century that is located at the heart of Dubai. Its intricate wall designs handcrafted marble floorings and magical ceiling makes the souk extremely enchanting. The main area of Khan Murjan covers around 50,000 square feet and it comprises…
Millions of tourists from all over the world visit Dubai every year to experience the best shopping opportunity here. The entire city provides the feeling of a huge shopping mall due to hundreds of its marketplaces that are scattered everywhere in the city and Meena Bazaar is one such huge shopping place. The low import duties are the main features that make shopping at Dubai an affordable and worthwhile move. The thrill of shopping increases even more at Meena Bazaar,…
Middle East is renowned worldwide as a largest producer of textile. Biggest textile industry is located in Dubai. There are thousands of textile markets in Dubai but it is the biggest among all. Dubai Textile Souk is not only the biggest textile market in Dubai. It is one of the largest industries in the world also. Dubai has its uniqueness in textile. Top branded garments are traded in the market. Dubai is also the biggest exporter of textile in the…
Dubai Gold Souk is the world’s largest traditional gold market. It is also known as Gold Souk. It is situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It lies on the north of the biggest fish and vegetable market of Dubai. It is a traditional market and one of the oldest gold markets in the world. More than 300 gold retail shops are in doing business here. They deal mostly in jewellery. Business of raw gold is also carried in the market.…
In this guide, we would like to represent you the world famous Dubai Gold Souk. It houses the best Dubai jewellers and the most elite jewellers all the same. Those jewellers who have great shiny stores in the shopping centres of Dubai all have their showrooms here in the centre of gold trading and gold shopping. Let us see some of the jewellers that are located in the Gold Souk and the main characteristics of the Gold Souk as well.…
Gold Souk in Dubai is arguably the capital place of gold jewellery. The great Gold Souk is the biggest in the world, together with the Gold Bazaar of Istanbul in Turkey, which is the only other Gold souk, which is like the Gold Souk of Dubai. Standing in the former central district of the capital city of Dubai emirate, the Gold Souk has been the hub of all jewellery trading. If you want to buy jewellery or only see a…
The Gold Souk of Dubai is not only world famous for its huge variety of gold jewellery but also of its great collections that include the marvellous diamond jewellery. Gold and diamond jewellery go hand in hand in Dubai where diamond jewellery that usually comes with yellow or white gold is immensely famous. Let us see some of the jewelleries in the Gold Souk that we can get to see in the Gold Souk. In the internationally famous and popular…
When you are in Dubai, you will see a great intercultural community living together in peace. After the Arabic locals, Indian minority is the biggest in Dubai and Indians have always played the most important role in the business life of Dubai. Therefore Dubai has several Indian areas, which if you visit, you will feel as if you were in India. Unlike other Middle Eastern states, Dubai is not against the places of worship for other religions, therefore you can…
The fish souk is also called fish market in Dubai. When you visit the portside area of the older downtown part, called Deira Corniche going along the beach side of Dubai, it is obligatory to visit the fish souk as well. Of course, only if you bare the strong smell of sea fish. Dubai, being a seaside metropolis has a rich culinary culture in preparing fish dishes, and fish is often eaten over here. Souks are traditional market places of…
Picture this – meandering narrow alleys, warm evenings, cries of marker vendors and an amalgam of fragrances teasing your senses. The image in your mind portrays a market place selling exotic goods. Yes, this is the Dubai spice souk indeed and here you can find as well as purchase fresh herbs and spices for Arab and South Asian cuisines. The slightly smoky and spicy aroma that hangs about this place entices food lovers and tourists to the Dubai spice souk…
Indulge in the exotic scents of Dubai’s Perfume Souk. Explore a wide range of fragrances, from traditional blends to modern scents. Experience exceptional customer service and expert advice. Elevate your sense of smell and indulge in a little luxury at one of Dubai’s premier shopping destinations. Discover the treasures of Dubai’s Perfume Souk. Did you ever wonder as to what made the Arabian lands so exotic? Well, here is the answer – perfumes. With this you’d probably conjure up a…
The Dubai Textile Souk is one great authentic place that you can visit, to see where local people buy their clothes, which include daily wear and the picturesquely colourful kaftans for celebrations or special occasions. Textile souk is a must-visit for everyone who would like to get closer to the old culture of Dubai. Dressing has always played a very important role in the Arabic world. People in the Arabic countries do dress well, even if they are not wealthy.…
If you are looking for El Dorado, it might be wiser if you looked somewhere in the direction of the Middle East. Dubai or the City of Gold is known worldwide for its gold markets. This is not just any other gold; you get ornaments of the highest quality and most attractive designs. The razzle and dazzle could leave you confused. You wouldn’t know where to begin and you would wish if you could run in all directions at once!…
If you want to experience some unique shopping experience that Dubai has on offer, then visit the Madinat Jumeirah Souk. This marketplace has a great variety of shops and entertainment facilities. Madinat Jumeirah Souk is a place, specifically built to form a facility of somewhat in-between an old-time souk and a modern shopping centre. It is specifically designed for those who are staying in the Jumeirah district of New Dubai that is famous for its modern shapes than its souks.…
Khan Murjan is a souk-like shopping centre or marketplace that we can find in the Dubai Wafi City. Wafi City is one of the unique shopping areas of Dubai, in its size, it may equal a smaller village and it looks entirely new and strange in the same time, being strangely authentic while at the same time, it is different from what you can get to see anywhere else. Khan Murjan is part of the complex stuffed with smaller and…
Souk Al Bahar is a relatively new shopping mall located right in the middle of Dubai’s Burj Dubai district. This district is outstanding in different aspects and so is the Souk Al Bahar complex, which was designed in being in the middle of an Arabic style villa complex with luxury hotel and extensive catering services. If you have already been to Arabic or Muslim countries, either in the Middle East or in Northern Africa, then you might already know what…
Naif Souk in Dubai is a traditional Arabic market where the visitor can find any fabrics and readymade clothes. Naif Souk is among the oldest marketplaces in Dubai. Naif Souk is a shopping spot of locals where you can find bags, toys and duplicates of popular designer wear. This marketplace is located at Deira and it is also known as the ‘Cabin market’. In 2008, the Naif Souk caught fire and out of 190 shops, 184 shops were reduced into…