🇦🇪 Dubaï For Best · 12 places
Shopping
in Dubai.
12 places: iconic malls, traditional souks, concept stores and local designers.
3 adresses
Shopping centres
€€€€The Dubai Mall
Downtown
1,200 shops, an aquarium and the Burj fountain
THE world-class mall. Every luxury brand, plus an Apple Store and an aquarium.
Directions →€€€€€Dubai Outlet Mall
Dubailand
Brands at up to 90% off
Off-season luxury. Buy Gucci at mid-range prices.
Directions →3 adresses
Traditional souks
€€Gold Souk
Deira
300 jewellers, prices by the gram
The largest gold souk in the world. Haggling is a must.
Directions →€Spice Souk
Deira
Saffron, rose sugar, incense, perfumes
Right next to the Gold Souk. Iranian saffron at bargain prices.
Directions →€€€Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah
Recreated souk, canals and Burj Al Arab views
A more upmarket, air-conditioned souk. Very photogenic setting.
Directions →2 adresses
Concept stores
€€🤫 HiddenAlserkal Avenue
Al Quoz
Art galleries, specialty coffee, vintage
Dubai's creative district – the antidote to the malls.
Directions →€€BoxPark
Al Wasl
Pop-up shops in shipping containers
A design concept showcasing emerging local brands.
Directions →2 adresses
Markets
€Karama Market
Karama
Fake designer goods, textiles, souvenirs
For souvenirs and... copies. Haggling is essential.
Directions →€€🤫 HiddenRipe Market
Academy Park
Organic market on Fridays + food trucks
The chicest farmers' market – Saturday morning is a must.
Directions →1 adresse
Local designers
€€€€Bloomingdale's Dubai
Dubai Mall
International designers
The upmarket department store experience.
Directions →1 adresse
Bookshops
€€🤫 HiddenMagrudy's
Jumeirah
Independent bookshop
Local indie titles, international magazines, design.
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