The Best Places for Traditional Souvenirs in the UAE

UAE is facing a massive influx of tourists coming from different parts of the world, due to its modern infrastructure, architectural marvels, and iconic landmarks. According to a survey, millions of people are coming to Dubai for tourism purposes. If you are one of them, then you might want to take some mementoes for your family. UAE is famous for its Arabic oudh, Coffee, Whole spices, and textiles, and it is customary to buy these for your loved ones. 

In this blog, we will be talking about the things to buy in the UAE and the best market in the UAE to buy souvenirs. From the Best souvenir shops in Dubai to the best souvenir shops in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.

Things To Buy in UAE

Before we dive into the best place to buy souvenirs, it is important that we know about the things to buy in UAE as a souvenir. Souks or Old markets are a very integral part of the Arabic culture, and you cannot miss out on exploring each of them. From Spie souks to Gold souks UAE has it all. While exploring it is important that you know what you are looking for. So, here is a list of things to buy in UAE:

1. Whole Spices
2. Gold
3. Arabic Oudh
4. Camel Milk Chocolates
5. Pashmina Shawls 
6. Lanterns
7. Carpets

Best Place to Buy Authentic Souvenirs

Cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah have some of the best marketplaces or Souks. In these cities, you will be able to find some of the best place to buy authentic souvenirs. So, here are some of the markets in UAE where you will be able to find authentic souvenirs:

Souk Madinat Jumeirah (Dubai)

If you are wondering where to buy the best Dubai souvenirs, then Souk Madinat Jumeirah is one of the best places for it. Here you will find some of the best lanterns to hang around your house during festive seasons. With a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, these will for sure light up your house. Not only that, but these can be a great gifting option. However, make sure that these lanterns are packaged well, as they are very fragile and might break on your way home. 

Spice Souk (Dubai)

This is another one of the Best Souvenir Shops in Dubai. Whenever you take a Dubai City Tour, you will be taken to the Spice Souk. You will be welcomed in this market with the scents of Rose Citrus, and frankincense. Browse through the selection of the world’s best spices, and engage in friendly bargaining with the shopkeeper to get the best deals. Before you go to the Spice Souk, make sure that you know the real qualities of spices. For example, the real saffron smells very sweet, but it never tastes sweet. You will find quality spices like Turmeric, Sumac, Dukkah, Zaatar, Peppers, and Saffron. 

Old Markets (Ras Al Khaimah)

Famous for its outdoor activities, and heritage landmarks, Ras Al Khaimah is one of the most underrated emirates in the UAE. other than the excursions, you can also go shopping in the old markets of Ras Al Khaimah. Within the old market, there are two areas that are tourist-friendly- Kuwait Souk, and Old Souk. In these markets, you will be able to find amazing high-quality Pashmina shawls. Other than that you can also get some whole spices from the market. 

Souk Al Bahar (Dubai)

This is a hidden gem in Dubai, as not a lot of people are aware of it. If you are a perfume connoisseur, then this place will be heaven for your olfactory senses. In Souk Al Bahar you will be able to find some of the best selection of Arabic perfumes, also known as Oudh. Located in Downtown Dubai, Souk Al Bahar is one of the most frequented places in Dubai. Here you will be able to buy perfumes from a wide variety of collections based on your preferences. If you are not able to find the one that works for you, then you can create your own perfume. 

Souk Al Zafarana (Abu Dhabi)

The capital of UAE, Abu Dhabi is one of the most popular attraction cities among tourists, making Souk Zafarana the best place to buy authentic souvenirs in Abu Dhabi. Here you will be able to find perfect gifting options, and souvenirs like Arabic textiles, Henna, perfumes, spices, trinkets, handicrafts, Carpets, etc. Souk Zafarana has a women-dedicated area called Mubdia Village, where you can see women-staffed shops. Men are not allowed in this area, making it safe for all the other women to shop. 

Conclusion

Get some retail therapy at all of the above-mentioned Souvenir markets. From expensive oud to whole spices, you can find everything in these markets during your Dubai city tour, Abu Dhabi tour and Ras Al Khaimah tour. These are some of the best places to get souvenirs from. Book your UAE tour with Travel Saga Tourism and get the best services. With easy booking, tailor-made packages, and flexible booking, you will get to save a lot of time and effort. So, book your UAE tour with Travel Saga Tourism.