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Best Markets in Dubai

Luxury brands, top-notch food, sophisticated crowd and world-class service makes The Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world. On the top of every list of purchasers looking for places to shop in Dubai, this building is another world of felicity.

Bustling with over 1200 shops on the premises, you are sure to find the brand that you love the most with their organized design of placing shops of similar categories close to one another. Besides that, it is also an entertainment hub with a Kidzania, aquarium, virtual reality park and an underwater zoo that enhances the whole shopping mood to another level.

Location: Financial Center Road

Timings: 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

Highlights: You could buy anything you want from the branded stores, or move to the area where you can find some non-branded items

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The Global Village is amongst the night markets in Dubai that is a happy hunting ground for shoppers who would love to roam the entire world at once. This market exhibits products from various countries, roughly about seventy-five, wherein people put up stalls to offer merchandise at affordable rates.

Nowhere else can we find such a huge set-up of an amalgamation of cultures that co-exist with such exquisiteness.

Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road

Timings: 04.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (Saturday to Wednesday); 04.00 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. (Thursday and Friday)

Highlights: Explore the market to find clothes, footwear, bags, jewellery, accessories, belts, etc. inspired by the fashion of different countries; hence the name Global Village. It is also a wonderful place to taste some international cuisines. You could attend their daily shows during the festival season or get some adventure fun at Fantasy Island.

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No person who is a fan of gold jewellery and other gold articles should leave Dubai without one long trip to The Gold Souk. Don’t let the narrow streets and the noise deceive you of the shimmering wonder that it is as you walk inside.

Who says you cannot bargain when buying gold? Such rules don’t apply at this treasure land, and you shouldn’t pick up items at the same price as on the tag. Trot around in the market to find the best of traditional, modern, sophisticated, delicate or loud ornaments like you would never find anywhere else.

Location: Al Dhagaya locality, Deira

Timings: 09.30 a.m. to 09.30 p.m. (Saturday to Thursday); 04.00 p.m. to 09.30 p.m. on Fridays

Highlights: Buy gold, gold and gold; even if you are not a gold shopper, you should visit the place as a tourist and let the display of gold charm you until you get some pictures

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Flea Market is one of the biggest second-hand markets in Dubai where you cannot just buy things, but also sell your quality old stuff. Everything you buy here is at a discounted rate since it is mostly second-hand.

More than over three-hundred stalls are set up where people let go of things they do not need anymore and pass it on to those in need at slashed rates. Look out for the schedule that circles around these flea markets held almost three to four times throughout the month.

Location: The Greens, Zabeel Park, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, and Ibn Battuta Mall

Timings: Varies every time

Highlights: You cannot find a better rate to buy bulk books at these second-hand rates. Other things you can buy from here are old utensils, antiques, electronic goods, and furniture

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The Textile Souk is amongst the premier places to shop in Dubai for textiles in every colour and variant fabric. Mostly famous for silk and cashmere fabric, this souk (market) is a promised land to help you find the best of textiles at rates that go way below your expectations.

The sellers are so into what they sell, that they would know what you want just by a short description. Some of them might even customize what you want if they do not have what you are seeking.

Location: Opposite Dubai Creek, Bur Dubai

Timings: 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. (Thursday to Saturday); 04.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Fridays

Highlights: Do try on some Arabian style shoes which could change your mind about footwear altogether. This market is famous for satin, cotton, silk, cashmere, and velvet fabrics apart from souvenirs.

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Creating an opportunity for farmers and other local businesses to sell their organic yield to the people and visitors of Dubai, the Ripe Market is undoubtedly one of the finest markets in Dubai.

Even though there are other markets where one can buy fresh food from, it isn’t like this one where it comes directly from the ripe farm where you cannot just buy organic food, but also relish some of it at the food trucks.

Besides fresh ingredients like honey, gluten-free foods, and juices, there are also other stalls selling hand-made crafts and accessories.

Location: Zabeel Park, Al Barsha Pond Market, Time Square Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road

Timings: 09.00 a.m. to 03.00 p.m.

Highlights: Stock your home or your bags with organic good, local jewellery, crafts from local artisans or printed t-shirts & handbags

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You do not have to go to a high-end mall to feel like an important customer around the perfume counter all the time! Visit the Perfume Souk in Dubai where sellers go out of the way to find you a fragrance that suits your taste, style and personality.

The number of designed bottles and fragrances available here is unimaginably diverse, but a blissful experience. Here’s the best part: ever wondered what a personalized perfume smells like? Mix up all the fragrance you want in a bottle you adore, and take back home a very ‘you’ aroma. It does make an excellent gift!

Location: Sikkat-al-Khali

Timings: 10 am to 10 pm every day

Highlights: Haggle for an old-school bottle of ittar along with some sophisticated fragrances. Since these are oil-based perfumes, avoid trying them on your clothes to refrain from stains. You can also buy some fresh incense sticks with the strongest aromas, the most famous one being Frankincense.

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No sooner will you be in the vicinity of the Dubai Spice Souk Market, that the aroma of blended spices will tingle your nose and drag you to the market of rich spices. Once you enter into this land of flavours that come from India, Pakistan and Iran, you will see how the colours sell themselves when stacked in huge heaps.

Your haggling skills may come in handy here, whether you are buying these seasonings on weight, or in bulk.

Location: Near Deira Old Souk Abra Station, Deira

Timings: 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. (Saturday to Thursday); 04.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Fridays. The market is closed from 01.00 p.m. to 04.00 p.m. on regular days.

Highlights: The quality of spices found in this souk is unbeatable; you can buy cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, pepper, cloves, dry fruits and even Arabic herbs.

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This Friday Market is amongst those markets in Dubai which offer a wholesome experience for shoppers where you can find practically everything at one place. Dominated mostly by stalls selling garments and footwear, this place sells the stocks that didn’t make a sale at the shops.

This makes it bargain-worthy, while one still gets quality products that didn’t leave a full-fledged shop. This Masafi Friday Market is more like a traditional market with crowd pouring in from all directions and hawkers clamouring in an attempt to appeal to customers. 

Location: Hamriya Shopping Centre

Timings: 05.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Highlights: Apart from clothes, footwear, bags, and other dressing up items, you can also buy some authentic food items, fruits, handicrafts, applications, birds, pets, books, plants, etc.

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Farmer’s Market is one of those places to shop in Dubai where you can buy fresh produce directly from the farmers by cutting out the middleman, thus making items cheaper than market rates.

This initiative doesn’t just help the farmers find good consumers for their organic yields but also gives consumers the opportunity to buy fresh food items that are brought in the morning. Ask the seller everything you want to know about that item, starting from where it was grown to how it was brought before you make a convincing purchase.

Location: Bay Avenue at Business Bay

Timings: 08.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. only on Friday and Saturday

Highlights: Starting from fresh fruits and vegetables to baked/fried snacks, bread, eggs, meat and juices, you can buy about anything for your kitchen from here. Many visitors love to their children along with them so that they can understand the process of farming and learn about fruits & vegetables.

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Snuggled next to the Jumeirah Beach and offering stunning views of the Arabian Sea, Covent garden is one of the most beautifully located shopping places in Dubai. Walk into the open bazaar-style market to discover unique art and craft pieces that will delight your artistic soul.

Shop for beautiful handmade items and bargain to your heart’s content. Enjoy shopping like never before at Covent garden.

Location: The Walk at JBR, Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Timings: 10 am to 12 am, every day.

What to shop: Scarves, limited edition shirts, jewellery, handicraft items

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Souk Al Bahar is a marvellous way to merge shopping with fine dining with a stirring view to look at. A visit to this market in Dubai will take you on a journey of Arabian architecture and banqueting.

This souk, that translates to Market of the Sailor is connected to The Dubai Mall and overlooks the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. A crowd of sophisticated lot usually hover this market and it may seem like negotiating for the pricey items may not be an option, but you can still try to make a good deal! 

Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai

Timings: 10.00 a.m. to 10.00p.m.; 02.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Fridays

Highlights: Some of the best things you can buy here are perfumes, trendy clothes, carpets, antiques, handicrafts and accessories.

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This market is literally situated by the beach where people hoard to when they want to mix their purchasing with gentle sightseeing of the sea and the sandy beach. Every stall in this market aims to sell their best and you will be surprised to see how much interest they take in making every sale.

Be prepared for some pampering for you are sure to feel royal with sellers making you try on everything they have on their shelves. 

Location: Opposite JBR

Timings: 09.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Highlights: From hand-made Arabic oils to personalised jewellery with your name written on it, you can find about everything on a casual shopping day. Some other items you can buy from here are sunglasses, classic fashion clothes, homewares, Arabic pots and plates, hats, kaftans, shawls, decorated mobile covers, footwear, and what not!

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Even though the Satwa Market is known for being a one-stop-shop for several needs, it is mostly renowned for the variant fabrics that you can buy here.

One could feel lost here for its vast size and confusing twists, but you might be able to find the best bargains for fabric out here! Starting from stitched suits and saris to dress materials, borders, silk cloth, you can find it all here.

Location: D-90

Timings: 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. (Closed from 01.00 p.m. to 04.00 p.m.)

Highlights: Choose from over zillion clothes at haggled prices; you should try out some of the Iranian food found in this area

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Short for ‘Artisans of the Emirates’, Arte, The Makers’ Market is amongst those markets in Dubai where you can find classy and chic crafts, designs, fashion and hand-made articles.

This arcadia is dedicated to those who are gifted with crafty hands, and who can create hand-made products that make your shopping experience a unique one. This exhibit which aims to set up a line of their own products has opened new doors for many.

Location: Times Square, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Qouz

Timings: 12.00 p.m. to 07.00 p.m. only on Fridays

Highlights: This market sells unique goods since they are hand-made, and hence may not be found in same designs elsewhere. You can buy handmade soaps, cushions, handicrafts, paintings, cards, skin care products, jewellery, pottery, lifestyle goods, home products, etc.

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