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Article #409: Shopping in Dubai: a Classifieds Guide

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Among the many charms of Dubai is necklaces, bracelets and pendants in a
shopping. Whether it's haggling over stunning variety of designs. A specialty
Persian carpets in the centuries-old of the local gold craftsmen is creating
souks or shopping for French perfumes in items in shades of pink, white, yellow or
the air-conditioned hush of the most green by varying the alloys.
modern department store, Dubai offers The nearby Spice Souk is filled with
every shopper a great experience. And as baskets piled with cloves, cardamom,
an open port with low import duties, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts.
prices are very attractive. Trade is at Browsing here is an aromatic adventure
the heart of Middle-eastern culture, so which you can continue in the Perfume
the variety of products is staggering. Souk. And there's even a Fish Souk to
So if you're moving for that new job in sell the morning's catch of fish from the
Dubai , or just spending a few weeks Arabian Sea.
vacation, shopping will be one of the So there's no shortage of places to shop
highlights of your visit. Here's the in Dubai. Now let's look at some of the
lowdown on the shopping scene in Dubai. practicalities of shopping.
First, let's look at where to go. We'll Traditional shopping hours from Saturday
refer to locations relative to the Dubai to Thursday run from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00
Creek, the waterway that splits the city p.m. with a break between 1:00 p.m. and
into the two halves of Deira and Bur 4:00 p.m. Most modern outlets such as
Dubai. malls and supermarkets stay open all day.
For sheer comfort, you can't beat Dubai's All outlets close for prayers on Friday
many modern shopping plazas. between 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and many
Air-conditioned and furnished with shops stay open late on Fridays.
escalators, these multi-storey emporia Bargaining is a traditional part of
sell everything from designer fashions to shopping in Dubai. While most modern
the latest Japanese televisions. They outlets have fixed prices, for family
also house restaurants, cafes and movie businesses and markets, negotiation is a
theaters for the total day out. Among the key component of the buying process. One
most prestigious in Bur Dubai is the good tip is to check out prices at the
centrally-located Bur Juman Center, an fixed-priced outlets before heading to
enormous shopping mall with180 the souks. This will give you an idea of
prestigious stores selling high fashion a fair price before you start haggling.
labels for the uber chiq. As an entrepot port, you can buy products
Leading malls in the Deira district from all over the world in Dubai. And
include Al Mulla Plaza, the electronic goods, watches, cameras and
Intercontinental Plaza, Abu Hail Shopping such items are competitively priced. You
Centre, The Galleria, and Al Ghurair can often pick up fashion items for less
Centre Bur Dubai features the Wafi Mall than you'd pay in the country of origin
and Holiday Centre Plus there are a host due to the low taxes. But don't leave
of top class department stores and Dubai without picking up some local
boutiques spread throughout the city. delights.
Emirates mall is one of the most If you're looking for authentic local
exclusive shopping properties in Dubai, souvenirs you have many choices. You
and should not be missed. can't go wrong with Arabic coffee pots to
Modern malls offer the most convenient remind you of the aromatic local brew.
and comfortable way to shop. But to Then there are silver and brass sword and
uncover the exotic past of this daggers, prayer beads, frankincense,
futuristic city, and to savor the sights Arabian perfumes, rugs and Persian
and smells of the authentic Arab world, carpets. And don't forget pearls. Before
you need to head to one of Dubai's souks. oil was discovered in the UAE in the
These are the traditional markets of 1950s, the country's economy was built on
Dubai and you'll find them on both sides fishing and pearling.
of the creek. The important thing about shopping in
Souks are usually organized into areas Dubai is to enjoy yourself. There are
selling similar items and are often named bargains to be found and you can acquire
after a product. Thus the Gold Souk is rare and exotic items that will grace
the place to pick up gold ornaments. Here your life for many years to come.
you can browse earrings, rings,






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