Avid shoppers will be in their element in Dubai as this city offers an array of alluring shopping destinations, including both lavish modern malls and traditional marketplaces known as souks.
Dubai Mall
Taking pride of place amongst the city’s shopping hotspots is the remarkable Dubai Mall, which contains over 1,200 retailers including well-known global brands, international department stores and famed designer names. Additionally, this mall offers great dining options, a skating rink of Olympic size and the well-known Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
Mall of the Emirates
Another of the outstanding things to see and do in Dubai would be shopping at the well-reputed Mall of the Emirates, which is another noteworthy mall in the city. This venue is renowned for its street fashion, haute couture, trend-setting brands and leisure options such as Ski Dubai, an indoor ski resort. An accommodation choice to consider staying at, which also offers a shuttle service to this mall, is Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
Gold Souk
A very different kind of shopping experience is offered by the Gold Souk, a traditional marketplace which is considered to be one of the world’s biggest gold markets. Here, you will encounter a multitude of retailers offering jewellery and other items crafted from precious metals; the purity of the gold is guaranteed.
Spice Souk
Another captivating market is the enthralling Spice Souk where, as you might expect, you will find an array of spices such as saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, coriander seeds, cumin, black pepper, nutmeg and so on. Additionally, you can find speciality items such as frankincense, dried limes, bukhoor (agarwood incense), rose petals, loose teas, nuts, dried fruits and henna here as well.