Shopping in Dubai

The Dubai shopping scene is overwhelmed by tremendous and rich shopping centers, where shopaholics and fashionistas can track down amazingly popular brands. With an unending line of beguiling nearby shops, select architect stores, modest discount stores and handiwork focuses, the retail insight in Dubai can't disappoint.A trip to Dubai, City of Gold is never ever complete without doing some gold shopping. There is no better place to go if you like the best things to buy in Dubai. Due to their tax policy, the prices of jewellery in this city are lower than in many other places. Aside from gold jewellery, diamond and platinum jewellery are also available at reasonable prices.

Gold Jewellery:

And there’s more than just high-end goods going on. Shops in Dubai are interspersed with spas, cinemas and high-end cafés and restaurants to ensure you still have the energy for the ultimate shopping spree. One thing for sure is that at the end of your visit to Dubai, you’ll hardly go home with more luggage than when you arrived.

Camel Milk Chocolate:

A delicacy of Dubai and also a must-have thing to buy in Dubai, camel milk products are quite famous for their enticing taste. Camel milk chocolates are so rare that they are produced by one company only- Al Nassma. Their chocolate bars come in five varieties- whole milk, 70% cocoa, dates, macadamia, and spiced. The most recommended ones are the chocolates shaped like camels.

Arabic Lanterns:

In beautiful brass lamps encrusted with stones or meticulous craving, the tale and mystery of Aladdin find a home. Smaller version of these can be stowed in baggage and used as exotic gifts for loved once back home. Although the Karama Souk is not a classic market, a leisurely stroll down the pavements will reveal a handful of of these precious marvels.

Another safe bet is the Al-Karama market in Bur Dubai, which is located close to the fish market. While you can practise haggling here, a well carved lamp or one with a lot of stones or inlay work would set you back serveral hundred Dirhams.