Dubai's souk, or market, is full of luxury items. There are spices, garments here. There are also glittery jewels and necklaces for sale in the gold market.

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Dubai Markets: Fish, Gold and More to Explore
Dubai, is known worldwide for its fantastic souqs (markets) and gold bazaars. These are special destinations for
those who love to shop, providing excellent opportunities for tourists to grab some great souvenirs.
The main attraction for tourists from all over the world is the genuineness of the markets which offers a whole new
retail experience.
Both residents and tourists show a special interest in traditional bazaars or markets that offer whatever your heart
desires for a price. The two main areas of interest are Bur Dubai and Deira.
These street markets offer a variety of goods such as gold, perfumes, spices and textiles. Let`s try to get familiar
with the most popular of them so when you Travel with Dubai, you will know where to look.
Fish Market
The most famous fish market in Dubai is located in Deira. This fish market is usually crowded and in the evening
but will be well worth your while. The place is not the most popular tourist attraction in the area, but well worth
visiting because of the many species of fish that is sold here; the variety is incredible. From baby sharks to
kingfish or prawns, you can buy it cleaned and cut according to your specifications for a very small charge. The
best time of day to visit is early in the morning or late in the evening.
Gold Markets
Dubai has a reputation in the world as a “City of Gold” due to its many gold markets. The most spectacular market
is in the heart of Deira. It will take more than a day to explore this fascinating market because there are nearly
300 gold shops, most of which specialize in making and selling gold jewelry. You can find precious and exclusive
jewelry with authentic designs such as white and yellow gold necklaces, gold pendants or various gemstones
suitable for all occasions, and splendid pearls gently wrapped in shiny silver that will fascinate you with their
simplicity and elegance.
Perfume Markets
Perfume markets are hard evidence that the Arab world has a special love for both the exotic and mysterious. If

2. you are looking for a special fragrance, Deira is the right place for you.
The local perfumes have a fragrant mix of Arabian oil blended to suit your every desire and their aromas are
incredibly long-lasting.
Spice Markets
Known as the Old Bazaar, the spice market is a place where your senses will be filled with so many flavors and
scents that you will hardly be able to distinguish them all. Herbs and Arabic spices are exhibited and sold here for
all those who want to take home the charm of this magical place.
First, you will be impressed by the selection and then, by the variety of colors – ranging from various shades of
pink to an intense black, seen only in Indian spices.
Old remedies derived from animals or plants of the local flora or the distant desert (mostly from India) will surely
delight shoppers.
Bags of cinnamon, red pepper, cloves, bay leaves, incense from Siberia and North Africa, water or jasmine
fragrant flowers, dates in hundreds of varieties, dried lemons, stone sour, mortars alabaster, fennel, algae and
even dried fish … all laid out for prospective buyers.
The merchants are friendly, especially if you are female, and always answer your questions, trying to sell
something, anything. Best of all, any price can be negotiated.
Textile Markets
For fashion lovers and all those who appreciate fine fabric, there’s no better place than the textile market in Dubai.
The place is crowded, hectic and noisy but the ideal place if you want to buy fine fabrics.
You can find all kinds of souvenirs, Arabic or Indian scarves and traditional clothing, beautiful oriental carpets, wall
hangings, jewelry boxes, woven camel-hair goods, worry beads and beautiful brass.
Foods & More to Explore in the Markets
These and other bazaars and markets are an excellent place for tourists to gain genuine insight into traditional
Arab life as well as shop, interact with local people, and buy handicrafts created by the local artisans.
Restaurants offering delicious shawarma rolls are on nearly every corner but there is also Indian food, Lebanese,
Italian, Iranian, Greek, French, Thai, Mexican or Chinese options available, all flavoured with local influences.
Dahla Travel offers tours which include the street market experience for a diverse culinary experience for tourists
to try various foods and drinks as well as choose some great souvenirs or gifts.
Call us at Dubai Travel today and visit the UAE when all the street markets are bustling with traffic. Your trip to the
UAE will be like no other shopping excursion you have ever taken and with good haggling techniques, it may also
be the most successful.
By: Adewale Adelani
Travel enthusiast with a passion for Social Media and Travel Manager at DAHLA TRAVEL, a travel, tours and
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