More and more shoppers choose Dubai as their preferred shopping destination due to the mixture of exotic goods, tax free shopping, cheap prices and the myriad of goods on offer.

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From the traditional souk districts selling gold and spices to more contemporary shopping malls, department stores and exclusive boutiques, Dubai is a shoppers heaven!

The most atmospheric shopping area is to be found in the souks, located on both sides of the creek, where haggling and bargaining are part of the thrill. The Gold Souk at Sikkat al-Khali St is Dubai's most famous bazaar - here the narrow streets are lined with shop windows sparkling with bracelets, necklaces and earrings in 18, 21 and 22-carat gold, each sold according to weight.

Shopping Dubai

Dubai is a fantastic place to buy carpets - anything from a few hundred to thousands of dirhams. Other traditional goods include: Arabic coffee pots, marble goblets, silver Bedouin jewellery, cotton and inlaid rosewood and walnut furniture.

Other shoppers visit to find designer items in fashion and electronic products that they can find cheaper in Dubai's sleek, modern shopping malls, Electronic goods can be found along Al Fahidi St in Bur Dubai. Nearby, Cosmos Lane is lined with stores selling textiles, from cool cottons to exotic spices.

Dubai Shopping Opening Hours

Most shops are open 9am-1pm & 4pm-9pm or later. Malls tend to open 10am-10pm. Shops close for prayers on Fridays from 11am-1.30pm