Everything can be found in Dubai, from business, commerce and work to all kinds of entertainment and entertainment. Buying souvenirs in Dubai is perhaps more important in the minds of travelers than other tourist destinations due to the many shopping centers in this city. In this article, we will get to know some of the most important souvenirs of Dubai and we will guide you, the audience, where to buy them.
A variety of keepsakes are available, from fridge magnets to wooden boxes and wedding antiques. Many of the souvenirs are regional rather than local and many are made in India, Pakistan and Oman. There are many shops, souvenirs and gifts and there is at least one store in every mall.
You will find the best prices in Dubai markets (Souks) where auctions and haggling are very popular. Reassure yourself that the seller thinks you're not a tourist and be serious yet reasonable when bargaining. Being rude will not help you.
The more you buy, the better the discount. If the seller gets to know you over time, he will give a special discount on every purchase.
As expected, camels are available in various forms of adorable toys, wood carvings, figurines, and even camel bone carvings and are considered the ultimate gift. Perhaps the pioneer of gifts are flashy keepsake mosque-shaped alarm clocks that come in a variety of colors (they look gorgeous with fluorescent green) and wake the recipient up for prayer with a loud sound. Best of all, they only cost 10 dirhams.
Coffee pots are a symbol of Arab hospitality and another common souvenir. These containers are small enough to fit in a suitcase or large enough to take up the entire space of a bag. Prices vary from around 100 dirhams for a shiny new brand to thousands of dirhams for an original antique.
Traditional silver items such as the traditional Arabic Dasneh (dagger) are good souvenirs and are available framed and unframed. Of course, if you buy a dagger, you should not bring it back to your country in your handbag. Silver wedding jewelry is glamorous and often framed.
Wooden products are common in Dubai and are a symbol of the region. Jewelry boxes (often carved with inlaid brass) are particularly beautiful and their prices start at 10 dirhams. Arabic bridal boxes and doors are also common, priced at thousands of dirhams. The doors are large enough to be treated as a work of art and become a table or wood above the bed.
It is rare that you are not presented with pashmina while walking in shopping malls. These pashminas are available in different colors and models. It is often a combination of yarn and silk, and its amount determines the price. Prices start from 50 dirhams for a good quality pashmina. Glass sticks are recreational souvenirs and are sold in different tobacco flavors such as apple or strawberry. The price of both functional and decorated samples in Carrefour starts from around 75 dirhams. If you're looking for a scent, local perfumes make good gifts and are available at stores like Oud Arabi (branches in most major shopping centers).
For book lovers, there are several books with unique photos of diversity in this beautiful city. Get a sample of the book Impressions dubai, Dubai tomorrows' city today or Image of dubai and the uae. Dubai discovered is a small picture souvenir of Dubai and is available in 5 languages. (English, Japanese, French, German and Russian). If you haven't found what you're looking for in Dubai souvenir shops, head to Souk al Arash in Sharjah, where you can find traditional goods in a traditional collection.
Dubai Gold
Gold is one of the most expensive souvenirs in Dubai. Dubai jewelry market is one of the tourist attractions of Dubai, which visit will be a part of tourists' travel plan. This bazaar is lined with shops with windows full of gold, the glitter of which attracts the attention of every visitor. You can see a lot of variety in the gold market and get the gold you want at a lower price than in other parts of the world. In the showcase of gold shops, you will see necklaces, rings, brooches, icons, etc., each of which can be wasted as a souvenir or a valuable purchase.
Dubai coffee
Another souvenir of Dubai is coffee. A museum called the Coffee Museum has been established in Dubai, where you can see the working methods and preparation of coffee in different countries and the tools used to prepare each model and taste the taste of each one. Also, in this museum, there are stores that make different coffees available for purchase, and you can buy from each of them according to your taste and bring them back to the country as a special souvenir of Dubai.
Dubai fabric
Traditional Dubai fabrics are another souvenir of Dubai. If you visit the Dubai cloth vendors market, you can buy cloth according to your taste and price. The offered fabrics are made of materials such as silk, linen, etc. Fabrics from other cities and countries such as China, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand and India are also found in abundance in Dubai stores.
Dubai shopping malls
One of the attractions of Dubai that tourists spend a lot of time on is the shopping centers of this city. Dubai shopping centers are divided into two categories, traditional and modern markets, each of which has a special attraction. Traditional markets such as gold, cloth, etc. and modern and new markets that we will mention below:
Dubai Mall: It is one of the most popular shopping centers in Dubai, which is perhaps the largest market in the world in terms of area. Any type of goods such as clothes, gold, food, etc. can be purchased from Dubai Mall.
City Center Dubai Mall: The attraction of this market is due to its special architecture. You can get your selection of famous brands from here.
Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai: Another large market in Dubai is Ibn Battuta, which has a special architecture and is very popular among tourists.
Festival Center Dubai Shopping Center: Festival Center is a commercial, recreational and residential complex built in Dubai and offers all kinds of amenities.
Dubai Emirates Mall: This shopping center includes a collection of hypermarkets, clothing stores, sports equipment, electronics and household appliances.
