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you want to do Shopping in Abu Dhabi?
'Souk 'is the Arabic word which means the market or a place where all
types of products are deposited or exchanged. Traditionally, Arabic
ships discharged their cargoes from the Far East, China, Ceylon and
India on the docks, which would be negotiated on the souks adjacent
docks. Times have changed since then as Dubai Gold Souk gave way to
air-conditioned multi-storey shopping malls and outlets have changed
to spices, silk and Ittar (Perfume Arabic) the latest electronic gizmos,
gold and designer clothes.
Dubai souks are a striking contrast to the modern shopping malls. Also
known as 'Heart of Urban Arabia ', shopping in Dubai is not complete
without browsing Dubai’s famous souks. Dubai souks are swarmed
with people busy negotiating with merchants in a traditional style of
doing business. Dubai souks are located in Deira and sells gold jewelry,
traditional spices, perfumes and fishes.
Dubai Gold Souk
Visit the Gold Souk to see the great variety of gold sold at prices
very reasonable.
Prices are generally determined by weight rather than design and handicrafts.
You could see different models earrings, rings, necklaces, chains, bracelets,
pendants and bracelets. Designs can be traditional or modern, bold or
conservative, or very sober, strong or weak. In most models, you will
find as many different shades of pink gold, white, yellow or green hues
in one piece. Dubai Gold Souk is worth a visit even if you do not intend
to buy. It would be difficult to resist the temptation to buy them.
Dubai spice bazaar
Spice Souk Dubai is the market for fresh Arabic spices. Once here, fragrances
and aromas of spices and seasonings would surround you. On sale are
cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts imported from
all over the Middle East. The spices are sold directly to large bags.
Taking some spice back home is not a bad deal for all.
Dubai perfume souk
In Dubai Souk des Parfums, thousands of sweet aromas and perfumes attend
the invitation. There are thousands of aromas to select from for the
one you love. Even if you were not able to find one that you want the
chip traders come with a unique concoction that suits you perfectly.
From traditional Arabic ittars the latest designer fragrances, you'll
find everything under one roof. Arabic perfumes are very strong and
spicy unlike the light floral fragrance. You can find fragrance in shopping
malls and the best place to buy perfumes is Dubai Souk Perfume. In Dubai
Souk des Parfums, incense in the form of compressed powder, crystals,
rock or wood are also sold.
Dubai fish souk
Dubai fish Souk Deira is an early morning and late evening attraction.
Local fishermen bring loads of fresh fish, which is then sold in a bazaar
immediate negotiation. You'll find King Fish, Red Snapper, rock cod,
barracuda, tuna, lobster, crab, shrimp King, bream, Squid, Pomfret,
hark, mackerel, sardines and other species in abundance for the most
part of the year.
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