Joanna James
When it comes to shopping, there is no better place on earth than Dubai. With its skyscrapers and gargantuan malls, Dubai is a shopper's paradise. With seemingly no limit to what you can purchase, here are some suggestions on what you should not miss out on!
In terms of cultural inclination, the Arab world has long held strong regard for the need to be well perfumed. So, it is not uncommon that during a stroll down the street in Dubai that you will be surrounded by some of the pleasant fragrances that waft over from the lobbies, streets and markets.
In fact, there is an entire market dedicated to ensuring that anyone who visits has access to some of the best scents and aromas in the world. With a huge spectrum of branded perfumes also available for people to purchase, at a relatively lower cost, many tend to spend some time picking out items to their likely, even if they are just in Dubai for a quick stay.
It should also be noted that one of the world's rarest and costliest fragrances called Oud can be found in Dubai. If you are staying in any of the hotels in Deira Dubai such as the Avani Deira Dubai Hotel, be sure to ask where you can try out this expensive fragrance for yourself!
While Dubai may well be renowned for its abundance of oil, which led to a major revolution in its society, there is another commodity found in this nation that it is well known for. This is the vast amount of gold that is present in Dubai at any given time. If you get the time to visit, check out Dubai's gold souk where it is believed that there is 10 tons of gold present at any given time.
The glittering of gold jewellery may be blinding, but it will certainly make you feel like the king or queen you are.
Much of the credit for Dubai's thriving electronic market goes to the nation's tax policies, which allow businesses to drop their retail prices compared to the rest of the world. With an inventory that can range from camera's to gaming consoles, Dubai has it all!
While the rest of the world may clamour for items like gold and electronics, some people enjoy indulging in the simpler things in life. For many, this means spending some money on purchasing some of the exquisite selections of chocolates from all over the world. In Dubai, when it comes to chocolate, you will most certainly be spoilt for choice.
If a single item is unavoidable and irreplaceable in Middles Eastern cultures, it is the date. This dried fruit has been ever-present in the region's cuisines for thousands of years and can even be considered the world's oldest cultivated fruit.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
