Dubai Souks
Arabic Meaning of Souk
'Souk' is the Arabic word, which stands for the market or place where any kind of goods are brought or exchanged. Traditionally, Arabic shipping vessels discharge their cargos brought from the Far East, China, Ceylon and India on the docks, which would be bargained over in the souks adjacent to the docks. The times have changes since then as Dubai Gold Souk have given way to air-conditioned multi-storeyed shopping malls and items on sale have changed from spices, silks and Ittar (Arabic Perfume) to latest electronic gizmos, gold and designer apparels.
Heart of Urban Arabia
Dubai Souks are a striking contrast to the modern shopping malls. Also called the 'Heart of Urban Arabia', shopping in Dubai is not complete without a browse through Dubai's famous souks. Dubai souks are swarmed with people busy negotiating with the shopkeepers in traditional style of doing business. Dubai souks are located at Deira and sells gold jewelry, traditional spices, perfumes and fishes.
Dubai Gold Souk
Visit the Gold Souk to see the large variety of gold sold at really
reasonable prices.
Prices are generally determined by weight rather
than design and craftsmanship. Watch out for different designs in
earrings, rings, necklaces, chains, bracelets, bangles and pendants.
Designs can be traditional or modern, bold or conservative, loud
or sober, sturdy or delicate. Along with designs, you will find
many different shades of gold like pink, white, yellow or green
hues in one piece. Dubai Gold Souk is worth a visit even if you
have no intention of buying. It would be hard to resist the temptation
to buy them. Click here to explore more on Dubai Gold Souks
Dubai Spice Souk
Dubai Spice Souk is the market for fresh Arabic spices. Once here, fragrances and aroma of spices and seasonings will surround you. On sale are the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts imported from all over the Middle East. The spices are sold straight out of large open sacks. Taking some of the spices back home is not a bad deal at all.Do you know where is Women's Craft Center in dubai.
Dubai Perfume Souk
At Dubai Perfume Souk, thousands of different sweet aromas and fragrance looks inviting. There are thousands of aromas to select the one you like. Even if you were not able to find the one that you want, the smart shopkeepers would come up with a unique concoction that suits you perfectly. From traditional Arabic ittars to latest designer perfumes, you can find all under one roof. Arabic perfumes are very strong and spicy unlike light floral western perfumes. You can find perfume in shopping malls as well but the best place to buy perfumes is the Dubai Perfume Souk. At Dubai Perfume Souk, incense in the form of compressed powder, crystal, rock or wood are also sold. Have you attended Dubai Shopping Festival?
Dubai Fish Souk
Dubai Fish Souk at Deira is an attraction early in the morning and late at nights. The local fishermen bring loads of fresh fish, which is then sold, in an immediate bargain bazaar. You will find the King Fish, Red Snapper, Rock Cod, Barracuda, Tuna, Lobster, Crab, King Prawn, Sea Bream, Squid, Pomfret, Shark, Mackerel, Sardine and other species in abundance for most part of the year.
