The United Arab Emirates situated in the Middle Eastern region consists of seven emirates, Dubai being one of them. With the thriving oil industry fuelling the development of the city, Dubai has the distinction of being one of the business hubs of the world. Dubai’s economy thrives on the proceeds of oil as well as tourism and one of their most unique tourist attractions are the Souks i.e. traditional Arab markets. Visit these narrow paths lined with busy shops as vendors call out their fares ranging from fish to fabrics, for a unique shopping experience.
Traditionally found in open air spaces, these markets are either seasonal or permanent and sell a variety of goods. Dubai’s main fish market is found in Deira and is not much of a tourist attraction as it is usually crowded and very noisy whereas the gold souks tend to be very popular among tourists. These souks are usually filled with rows upon rows of gold and make a rather majestic sight. The Spice Souks are the place to go if one would like to buy spices and not surprisingly, any type of spice can be found at these markets.
For those who are fashion conscious, the textiles souks are a godsend. These markets are filled with fabrics of all imaginable colours and designs. Whether you seek a fabric with an intricate and elegant design or whether it is a simple yet classy fabric, you will be able to find something suitable at these textiles souks.
In terms of accommodation, a hotel in Dubai will be reasonably priced and would offer an acceptable range of modern amenities and facilities. Raffles Dubai, UAE, however, is a luxury hotel equipped with an outdoor swimming pool, in house spa, a botanical garden and a boutique shop to ensure that your vacation is of world-class quality. This Dubai hotel is also conveniently located a quick 35 minutes away from the traditional Arab markets and attractions such as Wonderland, a water park, a Desert Safari, the Dubai Museum and the Zoo can also be accessed in under an hour.
