If you love to shop, and are heading to Dubai, the possibilities, as they say, are endless! You are bound to lose yourself in one of the massive malls or souks of the city. Here's a short guide to help you shop.
Mall hopping
There is no dearth of malls in Dubai. Some of them are the Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and Dubai Gold and Diamond Park, among others. The malls are some of the best in the world, and not only do you get a range of products and internationally acclaimed brands but also have access to top-class theatres, restaurants and entertainment options.
Shopping fest
The Dubai Shopping Festival is a huge draw for anyone who's travelling there around January every year. Shopping and entertainment go hand in hand at this time of the year, and hordes from across the world throng the festival.
Hit the souks!
The souks of Dubai are another place to lose yourself in. You can shop for gold, perfumes, textiles, dry fruits and scents at these souks. A souk is a conventional marketplace, and is a huge part of the cultural heritage of Dubai.
Mix of modern and ancient
A modern version of the old souk is the Souk Al Bahar. It is called a souk, but it is a modern shopping mall in the downtown area. There are arches and corridors, reminiscent of ancient architecture, but it is the place to shop for all the contemporary products and brands.
Another interesting place is the Souk Madinat Jumeirah. The shopping centre has all the buzz of a traditional market, but is actually a modern structure. Visit this place for the sheer atmosphere it creates or re-creates, for that matter. There are many food and beverage outlets as well, if you tire of shopping. Also, there is an amphitheatre and other entertainment options. The shopping centre is located in the vicinity of the beach at Jumeirah.
Don't miss out on the shopping at night when you are in Dubai, because the whole city has a buzz about it.
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