Joanna James
Shopping is a way of life in Dubai, and night shopping has an allure all its own not only for locals but visitors too. Lights sparkle, people wander, shops beckon with multiple arrays of enticing products. So, don your walking shoes, get into comfortable clothing and head on!
Funky jewellery, eye-catching shawls, trendy footwear, multi-purpose household items, clothing and perfumes are just a handful of amazing things found at this fascinating flea market making it a crowd puller from residences in Dubai, all through the year. It is not only the variety of things on offer, but it is also the attractive prices that draw people to this market, just try out for yourself.
This is not just a market; this is a total destination as the visitors discover. This noteworthy attraction opening from 4 pm till midnight has something to offer every member who visits it. In addition to the amusements and attractions, this is a much-visited night market having an offering of things from around the world. The atmosphere is of fun, amusement and plenty of open spaces. Experience the fun, enjoy the shopping and indulge in the gourmet delights as experienced by guests from Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
An aromatic marketplace that is popular among those who love cooking as well as food enthusiasts. Explore the plethora of spices, herbs, nuts, dried fruits placed in rows of different colours, aromas, textures both local and international. An experience worth having to pick out the spices of your choice and buy them for your loved ones too, a bit of haggling is possible at this souq.
You can easily visit both with a bit of creative planning. The Dubai mall is enormous with over 1200 shops stocking local products and well-known international brands. Start around 4 pm, pick out the shops you like to browse at, thus giving your shopping experience about 2 to 3 hours, then head to Dubai Fountain to be mesmerised. Gracefully enticing people to witness its sparkling and synchronized musical fantasy as it commences the shows from 6 pm onwards, dancing to many of the world's popular musical numbers. A beautiful experience.
Drawing inspiration from a European Marketplace setting, Outlet Village is loved by those wanting to pick clothing, perfumes, trendy footwear, cosmetics from designer labels at hot deals extended or at bargain process offered by the many shops here. Most retail products are sold at attractive prices, so head on to this market to start picking on branded products while you are on holiday.
This is a must-visit place even if you don't wish to indulge in buying gold. In addition to ornate and heavy gold jewellery of Arabic and Indian designs, the souq also has silver jewellery and gold jewellery set with precious gemstones on sale. Many visitors spend a considerable amount of time at this souq as one can barter old gold for new ones with new designs.
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