From souk to shopping paradise
From the moment you step off the plane in Dubai you will embark on an unforgettable experience. The term 'shop ‘til you drop' seems to have been invented here. The selection of shops ranges from small individually owned businesses to the world’s most exclusive designer stores; there is never a dull moment when it comes to shopping in Dubai.
Even those with little interest in shopping will enjoy a visit to Dubai’s immense shopping malls. The world’s largest shopping centre in the world, the Dubai Mall, is truly impressive. Not only because there are over 1,200 stores, but also for its many attractions which include the world’s largest aquarium. Dubai’s second shopping destination, the Mall of the Emirates, even outdoes the Dubai Mall with an indoor ski slope. While the thermometers outside register temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius, visitors breathe in the chilled air as they ski or snowboard down the artificial slopes.
“Strolling the stands in the Arab market”
Aromas and colours of the souk
Fashionistas will love the colourful textile souk: the stalls display a dazzling array of fabrics, shawls and harem trousers in every colour of the rainbow. Matching coloured shoes are also available here.