SHOPPING IN DUBAI

Shopping in Dubai

One of Dubai's greatest visitor attractions is its superb shopping.
The city draws large numbers of ' shopping tourists' from countries
within the region and from as far afield as Eastern Europe, Africa and
the Indian Subcontinent.

As an open port with low import duties, Dubai's retail prices are
reasonable and the variety of products available is virtually
unrivalled.

Free of tax, many top brand-name products are cheaper in Dubai than in
the countries of their origin.

Whatever the visitor's tastes - be it couture from Paris or Milan,
hi-tech electronics from Japan, or a piece of silver Bedouin jewellery
- he or she will find it at the right price in Dubai.

In addition to the souk districts and shopping malls listed below,
there are many top-class department stores and boutiques throughout the
city.

Foodstuffs: These range from the traditional narrow streets of the
spice souk just a stone's throw from the Creek, to the modern fish
souk with the many varieties caught in Gulf waters, and the fruit and
vegetable souk with its bustle and vivid colours.

Gold: Dubai's most famous market of all is the gold souk, where
narrow streets are lined with shop windows glinting with bracelets,
necklaces and earrings in 18, 21 and 22 carat gold.

Bars of 24 carat in any form and weight, and bullion coins in 22 and 24
carat are also available.

Prices are very reasonable and largely determined by weight, rather
than design and craftsmanship.
Carpets: In Deira Tower's shopping mall, carpet traders from
countries across the Gulf - Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan - have
established a carpet souk where prices in the 40 shops range from a few
hundred dirhams to many thousands.

Consumer goods: In Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi Street is noted for its
electronic goods shops while nearby Cosmos Lane is lined with stores
selling the textiles of West and East, from cool printed cottons to
exotic brocades.

Further out from the city centre, Karama is Dubai's bargain basement
with an array of busy shops selling toys, household goods, textiles,
fashions, accessories and much more.

Malls

Attractive modern shopping plazas are conveniently located throughout
the city, housing a wide range of shops, boutiques, supermarkets,
restaurants and fast-food outlets.

Deira malls:Leading malls in Deira district include Deira City Centre,
Al Mulla Plaza, the Inter-Continental Plaza, Abu Hail Shopping Centre,
The Galleria, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Warba Centre, Al Manal Centre, Al
Bustan Centre, Al Futtaim Centre, The Dana Centre, The Center and
Hamarain Centre.

Dubai malls: On the Dubai side of the Creek the Wafi, BurJuman Centre,
Lamcy Plaza, Al Dhiyafa Centre, Karama Centre, Al Rais Shopping Mall,
Dune Centre, Al Hana Centre, Al Khaleej Centre and Holiday Centre are
among the largest complexes.

Jumeirah malls:The Jumeirah district has Magrudy's Shopping Mall,
Markaz Al Jumeirah, Mercato Town Centre, Jumaira Plaza, The Beach
Centre, The Town Centre and Palm Strip.

Destination Connect will organize accomodation and Itenerary for any
number of days you want to spend in the UAE(United Arab Emirates) send
your enquiries via email visit our
official website for more information www.destination-connect.com

Yeah, but watch out for baggage overweight rip-off by airlines. Had a big
problem with Gulf.

Just returned from a trip BKK-FRA-BKK on Gulf AL.
While the outbound leg went without a hitch, on the return leg with the same
amont of luggage the German Gulf counter agent at FRA demanded some 550
euros for overweight (1% or 1st class fare per kilo). This was more than
the 1-way airfare!

She pointed at a faded pink imprint on the paper ticket indicating a 20 kg
baggage limit (vs the normal 35 kg). Rather than paying I let them
confiscate the second bag for disposal, since the value of my dirty clothes
and football WC souvenirs was way below the surchage demanded.

The lady was very rude and patronizing about the matter and maybe Gulf
officials should talk to her (it was on Monday, 7/11, about 10 am, the
middle aged, overweight German woman at the extreme right). I never had such
an unpleasant experience in my 40 yrs of world travel as a journalist. Gulf
officials may contact me about this at paragraph184(at)hushmail.com.

Travellers should also be warned about the limited (as low as 10 kg) baggage
allowance on most European and Asian budget airlines. Tiger AL and Ryan Air
deserve special warnings for heavy-handed enforcent. Ryan even has a cash
register and scale positioned at the entry to security area in
Frankfurt-Hahn, Germany, where they collect a ransom for the luggage you
already have checked by charging you for the overweight carry on stuff (7 kg
limit). Very sneaky!

Exception: Nok Air out of BKK allows travellers to upgrade to Nok Plus (de
facto 1st class) with 30 kg baggage allowance (vs 10 kg) for a paltry 500
THB (~Eu 11).
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Shopping in Dubai

One of Dubai's greatest visitor attractions is its superb shopping.
The city draws large numbers of ' shopping tourists' from countries
within the region and from as far afield as Eastern Europe, Africa and
the Indian Subcontinent.

As an open port with low import duties, Dubai's retail prices are
reasonable and the variety of products available is virtually
unrivalled.

Free of tax, many top brand-name products are cheaper in Dubai than in
the countries of their origin.

Whatever the visitor's tastes - be it couture from Paris or Milan,
hi-tech electronics from Japan, or a piece of silver Bedouin jewellery
- he or she will find it at the right price in Dubai.

In addition to the souk districts and shopping malls listed below,
there are many top-class department stores and boutiques throughout the
city.

Foodstuffs: These range from the traditional narrow streets of the
spice souk just a stone's throw from the Creek, to the modern fish
souk with the many varieties caught in Gulf waters, and the fruit and
vegetable souk with its bustle and vivid colours.

Gold: Dubai's most famous market of all is the gold souk, where
narrow streets are lined with shop windows glinting with bracelets,
necklaces and earrings in 18, 21 and 22 carat gold.

Bars of 24 carat in any form and weight, and bullion coins in 22 and 24
carat are also available.

Prices are very reasonable and largely determined by weight, rather
than design and craftsmanship.
Carpets: In Deira Tower's shopping mall, carpet traders from
countries across the Gulf - Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan - have
established a carpet souk where prices in the 40 shops range from a few
hundred dirhams to many thousands.

Consumer goods: In Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi Street is noted for its
electronic goods shops while nearby Cosmos Lane is lined with stores
selling the textiles of West and East, from cool printed cottons to
exotic brocades.

Further out from the city centre, Karama is Dubai's bargain basement
with an array of busy shops selling toys, household goods, textiles,
fashions, accessories and much more.

Malls

Attractive modern shopping plazas are conveniently located throughout
the city, housing a wide range of shops, boutiques, supermarkets,
restaurants and fast-food outlets.

Deira malls:Leading malls in Deira district include Deira City Centre,
Al Mulla Plaza, the Inter-Continental Plaza, Abu Hail Shopping Centre,
The Galleria, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Warba Centre, Al Manal Centre, Al
Bustan Centre, Al Futtaim Centre, The Dana Centre, The Center and
Hamarain Centre.

Dubai malls: On the Dubai side of the Creek the Wafi, BurJuman Centre,
Lamcy Plaza, Al Dhiyafa Centre, Karama Centre, Al Rais Shopping Mall,
Dune Centre, Al Hana Centre, Al Khaleej Centre and Holiday Centre are
among the largest complexes.

Jumeirah malls:The Jumeirah district has Magrudy's Shopping Mall,
Markaz Al Jumeirah, Mercato Town Centre, Jumaira Plaza, The Beach
Centre, The Town Centre and Palm Strip.

Destination Connect will organize accomodation and Itenerary for any
number of days you want to spend in the UAE(United Arab Emirates) send
your enquiries via email visit our
official website for more information www.destination-connect.com