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Gold Souk
Gold is serious business in this part of the world and the dazzling souk
near the Hyatt Regency stands testimony for this. The gold souk, or gold
market, is a truely dazzling sight to behold. It has earned Dubai a
reputation for being the 'City of Gold'. The market offers earrings, rings,
necklaces, bracelets and pendants. To entice you further, many different
shades of gold are also available. You can choose from modern to
traditional items and if that doesn't suit your taste you can get your own
piece exclusively designed for you. Craftsmen can alter the composition
of alloys in the gold to create pink, white, yellow or green hues in one piece.
Opening Hours:
Sat - Thurs: 10:00 am - 1 pm, 5:00 pm - 10.00 pm.
Fri: 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm.
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Bur Dubai Souk:
Also known as the Textile Souk, and as Cosmos Souk, this
market runs along the creek opposite the Deira Souk.
Souvenirs and knick-knacks are on sale but the area is best
know for its stunning array of fabrics from the Indian subcontinent
and the Far East. Parking is very limited but there is an open air
pay and display car park next to Dubai Museum.For a good
range of textile shops in a single area, head to Al Fahidi Street
in Bur Dubai. It’s a good place to pick up material for your
suit, shirt or skirt. Most of the shopsclose around lunchtime,
so get there early in the morning or late afternoon.The two main
textile shops in Bur Dubai Souks are: Meena Bazar and Rivoli.
Sat - Thurs: 10:00 am - 1 pm, 5:00 pm - 10.00 pm.
Fri: 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm.
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Deira Old Souk & Spice Souk:
Currently under careful refurbishment, this is Dubai's largest
and oldest souk. The easiest way to enter is to head for the
windtowers on the Deira side of the creek. A wonderfully
different experience,the spice souk has narrow streets and
an aroma so unique,it's like walking into another era.The
place seems to have downsized in the past year and the
rows of stalls displaying spice laden sacks are fast diminishing.
Although spices are available, a Far eastern influence seems
to be setting in ,with integrated shops of cheep electronic
goods and wholesale shoes.Perhaps the slow demise is due
to more and more supermarkets suppling a wider range of spices.
Sat - Thurs: 10:00 am - 1 pm, 5:00 pm - 10.00 pm.
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Satwa Souk:
One of Dubai's best kept secrets. Satwa Souk is essentially a shopping square
but should not be overlooked for those in search of tailor-made clothes or high
quality fabrics. The best known and most frequented shops are Regal and
Deepaks. Both stores will recommend nearby tailors who will be happy to turn
your fabric purchases into perfectly fitting garments.
Sat - Thurs: 10:00 am - 1 pm, 5:00 pm - 10.00 pm.
Fri: 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm.
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Food souk:
The largest array of fresh produce in Dubai. Everything is sold by the kilo so
don't expect to return unladen. Imported and local produce are on sale. Omani
bananas come highly recommended, guaranteed to be the sweetest bananas
you have ever tasted. Don't forget to taste the many varieties of local dates.
The largest and busiest of Dubai’s fish markets is well worth a visit if only to
see the incredible array of local fish on offer. Blue lobster from Fujairah, baby
sharks and metre long kingfish are just some of the treats in store for the shopper
that doesn’t mind getting their shoes dirty. Wear waterproof shoes and old
clothes.
Sat - Thurs: 10:00 am - 1 pm, 5:00 pm - 10.00 pm.
Fri: 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm. |
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