For most of those planning a holiday in the United Arab Emirates, shopping in Dubai is one of the major attractions. Browsing down the shops of Dubai with exclusive items at equally special prices is a treat. There are a number of malls for shopping in Dubai and all of them offer special items from all around the world and strangely enough, it is usually cheaper than the other parts of the world. Some of the malls that are a particular favorite for shopping in Dubai include:
- Al Ghurair City
- Al Hana Centre Satwa
- Al Khaleej Centre Bur Dubai
- Al Futtaim Centre
- Al Gazal Mall
- Al Mamzar Shopping Centre
- Al Ain Mall
- Al Bustan Centre
- Al Manal Centre
- Al Mulla Plaza Dubai
- Al Rais Centre
Besides the malls,the Meena Bazar is also a major area famous for shopping in Dubai . This place houses a number of textiles and gold shops. Al Fahidi Street is known for its electronics market and those planning shopping in Dubai can buy electronics good of any brand from this market. Bargaining is a major feature of shopping in Dubai and the Karma market is particularly famous for it.
Souks often known as the “ the heart of urban Arabia ” are also known as a popular areas for shopping in Dubai . These are mainly traditional style bustling shopping areas where the negotiations between the customer and the salesman add a new dimension to the whole shopping experience. There are different kinds of Souks in Dubai, these include:
- Gold Souk
- Spice Souk
- Perfume Souk
- Textile Souk
