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Souk Al Bahar
Souk Al Bahar (?market of the sailor?) is an Arabesque shopping, entertainment and dining destination located in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Easily accessible through a stunning walkway from modern Dubai Mall, Souk Al-Bahar transports the visitor into ancient Arabic heritage and community.
It’s over 100 shops include 22 restaurants, caf?s and lounges, mostly located along the souk?s extensive waterfront promenade overlooking the majestic Dubai Fountain and the world?s tallest building ?the Burj Khalifa. A visit inside Souk Al-Bahar is an experience in itself.Natural stone corridors, high archways, subdued lighting and arabesque decors of rhythmic linear patterns contribute to its charm. Its alleyways are lined with various shops – an eclectic mix of authentic handicrafts, jewellery, fashion wear, perfumes, carpets, furnishings, sports items, books; and the conveniences of modern times- from groceries to exchange houses.The smell of freshly baked bread from a nearby deli, the quiet cosy ambience of a coffee shop, the delicate scent of spice and oils make the visit a feast for the senses. This combination of tradition and heritage, convenience, superb location, and exquisite dining experience makes Souk Al Bahar a vibrant waterside must-see destination.Details are subject to change and may not be accurate, please refer to our Terms & Conditions
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Naif Souk
This is one of the city?s oldest souks, which once was a camel market. Today you?ll find over 100 shops and stalls selling almost everything, including textiles, leather goods, electronics and souvenirs ? but no camels. The souk is particularly well known for its inexpensive abayas, which are popular with local ladies. Beyond finding a bargain or two, the souk is worth a visit just to experience Dubai?s traditional culture. At night the area comes alive ? get ready to walk along the side streets of Deira and enjoy a spot of bartering.
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Spice Souk
Food lovers and travellers alike should not pass up the opportunity to visit the Spice Souk. Upon entering you will be overcome with the fresh aroma of traditional Arabic spices. It?s a sensory overload, the colours and smells of the Spice Souk are amazing.
You can shop here for seasonings and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and cardamom, pick up some handmade incense or some delicious dried fruits and buts to give you some energy for your travels.The spices are brought to Dubai from all over the Middle East and in fact the world. Straight from the wholesaler, choose your spices and watch the stallholder package them for you straight out of the Hessian sack they were packed and shipped inThe Spice in Souk is also a great place to shop for fragrances. There are some stalls which specialise in tobacco and shisha. If you have never tried smoking a shisha before, you should certainly give it a go while staying in Dubai. There are a wide variety of styles and flavours available from the Spice Souk.The Spice Souk is conveniently located opposite the gold Souk in Deira, you may like to visit both on the same day.The Spice Souk is open from 10 am to 10 pm daily, extending to midnight on Thursdays and Fridays. The crowds are at their smallest during the early afternoon.Details are subject to change and may not be accurate, please refer to our Terms & Conditions
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Gold Souk
You may have heard Dubai being referred to as the City of Gold. While there is an array of reasons Dubai deserves this name, it originally was derived from the Gold Souk. Never is this a truer description of Dubai than when you emerge yourself in the golden haze of one of the largest jewelry outlets in the world. The sheer size alone of the market is enough to make you dizzy. Get your credit card ready, this is also one of the cheapest places in the world to buy quality gold jewelry. Souk means to market, and the Gold Souk is exactly that, a market where over 300 jewelry retailers compete for your business.
The hundreds of shops are aligned in narrow laneways, their windows crammed full of 22 and 24 karat gold. With this image in mind, it is easy to imagine the gold fever many people experience when they first visit the Gold Souk. Many a traveler has made an astute purchase in the gold souk, with gold and diamonds being picked up for only a third of what they might fetch in the USA or the UK.The Gold Souk is conveniently located in 54 Al Khor St Deira Dubai. The Souk is open until 10.00pm, however, the best time to visit is afternoon.The crowds are a little smaller at this time and you are more likely to attain a good price. The sheer size alone of the Gold Souk means you may wish to set aside an afternoon, or even a full day to be able to see a good part of it. Dubai?s tax-free shopping combined with the number of retailers means you will be sure to get a bargain. Remember, this is a market and if you need to haggle.The shopkeepers will expect you to barter. You may feel uncomfortable at first if you are not used to bartering, but this is the tradition of the Gold Souk, and after a while, you?ll find it is quite fun. You may like to leave your purchases until the end of your visit, some stalls may have similar items as others for much smaller prices. The Gold Souk is known for the friendly nature of its shopkeepers, you?ll get all the help you will need. Like all markets, they will certainly be keen to make a sale. The prices in the Gold Souk will vary from day to day.The shopkeepers calculate their price based on the daily value of gold per ounce combined with the labour costs of crafting the jewelry. One word of caution for the Gold Souk; look out for fakes. While a rarity, there have been occasions when shopkeepers have passed off fake gold as the real thing. You may wish to do some research on the difference between fake gold and real gold before you go to the Souk, or take someone with you who can tell.Details are subject to change and may not be accurate, please refer to our Terms & Conditions
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Naif Souk
This is one of the city?s oldest souks, which once was a camel market. Today you?ll find over 100 shops and stalls selling almost everything, including textiles, leather goods, electronics and souvenirs ? but no camels.
The souk is particularly well known for its inexpensive abayas, which are popular with local ladies. Beyond finding a bargain or two, the souk is worth a visit just to experience Dubai?s traditional culture.At night the area comes alive ? get ready to walk along the side streets of Deira and enjoy a spot of bartering.Details are subject to change and may not be accurate, please refer to our Terms & Conditions
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Textile Souk
Textile Souk in Dubai is the place to buy the lush silks and fabrics that the Middle East is known for throughout the world. In narrow alleyways, massive lengths of a fabric of every possible description hang. All manner of people can be seen haggling for the best price; from the largest wholesaler to the exclusive tailor to the sole dressmaker.
Most of the textiles on display are local specialties and cannot be bought anywhere else in the world. You can also find other ethnic clothing such as jeweled Arabic slippers and belly dancing costumes on the outer edges of the Souk. If sewing is not your thing there are plenty of clothes for sale within the Textile Souk.The textile souk is open from 9 am to 6 pm every day except Friday.Location: 57 Ali Bin Abi Talib St Bur DubaiDetails are subject to change and may not be accurate, please refer to our Terms & Conditions
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Souk Madinat Jumeirah
A Unique Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment Destination at Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort of Dubai. Souk Madinat Jumeirah is an authentic re-creation of an ancient marketplace with traditional Middle Eastern style and ambiance, located in the heart of Madinat Jumeirah-The Arabian Resort, Dubai.
Guests can explore a myriad of winding streets in this traditional bazaar-like atmosphere that hosts waterfront cafes, restaurants and bars and boutique-style open-shuttered shops and intimate galleries. Through these meandering pathways, visitors can purchase goods from barrows and shops spilling out into the streets selling a variety of wares including traditional items as well as designers such as Lulu Guinness and Vilebrequin with their Middle East flagship stores, along with boutiques, homewares and gifts from Italy, France and the USA.Opening Time: 10:00 to 23:00 and from 08:00 onwards for some of the coffee shops and restaurants.Details are subject to change and may not be accurate, please refer to our Terms & Conditions
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Perfume Souk
The Dubai perfume souk is located on the Sikkat Al Khail Street on Deira side of Dubai. Most people perceive that perfumes are light and flowery. Such perfumes are Western creations and they leave subtle overtones about a person.
You will not just find traditional Arabian ittar, but also branded and designer perfumes from around the world. The perfume jars filled with a multitude of fragrances look extremely attractive and inviting. At the perfume souk, you will find thousands of scents. You can take your pick depending on your taste or well, on your ?olfactory senses?. If you think that none of the fragrances suit you, then you can ask the shop owner to create an all new scent that will suit you beautifully. The custom made aromas are mixed taking into to account your skin as well as personality type. This was once considered a luxury and now you can proudly walk out of the store with a signature scent. This is an entirely new experience by far; not the same as buying perfumes in shopping malls.The perfumes are well priced and you can buy several bottles if you know how to haggle. Frankincense is the most popular incense and is available in every store at the Dubai perfume souk. Breathe in the aromatic creations and imbibe within their cultural significances. It?s not just a perfume; it?s your personality that is wafting like an aura.Details are subject to change and may not be accurate, please refer to our Terms & Conditions
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