Shopping in Dubai

One of the most exciting things to do in Dubai is shopping. If you are visiting the UAE, then you will have the opportunity to experience one of the best shopping adventures in the Emirate cities. Especially Dubai. Your travel to Dubai will be incomplete if you didn’t visit some of the iconic shopping locations in the city. Dubai shopping malls stand as one of the greatest shopping centers in the entire world. There are 65 malls in the city of Dubai with more being constructed. Dubai has not only established itself as the center of trade and tourism, but also a hub for entertainment and events.

Dubai has many nicknames complimenting its options for travel and exploring. As the name suggests, the ‘’ City of Gold’’ has so much more to offer than what the eye meets. If you are planning a trip to Dubai then here are some of the must-do things when it comes to shopping.

Shopping in Dubai Souq

The Arabian culture and rich heritage value of the city still exist in the depths of many souqs. Here are a few souqs you must visit when you are in Dubai.

The Gold Souq – Dubai is known to love its gold. The wealthy city of Dubai is the best place to go shopping for gold. The gold prices are surprisingly worth it compared to many other tourist cities. The designer’s craft and the shimmering pleasure of watching the gold shine is a must-visit location for shoppers.

Spice Souq – Talking about upholding the cultural beauties in the city, the close neighboring souq, the spice souq is a great spot to discover the tastes and flavors of Arabian cuisine. You will come across the strong aromas of spices and the trading methods in Dubai. From dried fruits, nuts, and more you can find everything that makes the city wrapped in its culture and cuisine.

Perfume Souq – Whether you are looking for the pleasant scent of musk, incense sticks, essential oils, pure scents, and the traditional exotic oud. You can find a great deal in the perfume souq.  

Textile Souq – the best place to experience the fine textiles in Dubai, is the textile souq. You will find no other place in Dubai to experience the authentic textile in the Arabic culture. You can find a vast option of designers, fabrics, and tailors.

Souk Madinat Jumeirah – If you want to experience the real souq-style shopping then you have to visit the Madinat souq. You can find many fine art and sculptures in the narrow lanes. You can also find some fun souvenirs to take back home. When you visit the Madinat souq you can complete your trip with a traditional abra ride and have a drink with the views of the beautiful Burj Al Arab.

The obsession for discovering the gems of Dubai does not stop with the many Souqs in the city. Along with a traditional Arabic shopping experience you can also explore the high-class modern shopping experiences inside the various malls in Dubai.

Everywhere you look, you will find a mall that will amaze you. And when you holiday in Dubai you will realize that the Dubai Mall is not the only mall that will excite you with shopping deals.

Some of the best shopping malls in Dubai are

• Mall of the Emirates
• Dubai Outlet Mall
• The Beach Dubai
• City Walk Dubai
• Ibn Battuta Mall
• Dubai Marina Mall
• BurJuman
• Mercato Shopping Mall
• Wafi Mall

Traveling to Dubai during the Dubai shopping festival. The entire world gathers in Dubai to experience an incredible shopping experience. Tourists and business traders find the best shopping deals, offers, and gifts during the festival season.