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Arabic Meaning of
Souk
'Souk' is the Arabic word, which
stands for the market or place where any kind of
goods are brought or exchanged. Traditionally,
Arabic shipping vessels discharge their cargos
brought from the Far East, China, Ceylon and India
on the docks, which would be bargained over in the
souks adjacent to the docks. The times have
changes since then as Dubai Gold Souk have given
way to air-conditioned multi-storeyed shopping
malls and items on sale have changed from spices,
silks and Ittar (Arabic Perfume) to latest
electronic gizmos, gold and designer
apparels.
Heart of Urban
Arabia
Dubai Souks are a striking contrast
to the modern shopping malls. Also called the
'Heart of Urban Arabia', shopping in Dubai is not
complete without a browse through Dubai's famous
souks.
Dubai souks are swarmed with people
busy negotiating with the shopkeepers in
traditional style of doing business. Dubai souks
are located at Deira and sells gold jewelry,
traditional spices, perfumes and fishes
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Dubai
Perfume Souk
At Dubai Perfume
Souk, thousands of different sweet aromas and
fragrance looks inviting. There are thousands of
aromas to select the one you like. Even if you
were not able to find the one that you want, the
smart shopkeepers would come up with a unique
concoction that suits you perfectly. From
traditional Arabic ittars to latest designer
perfumes, you can find all under one roof. Arabic
perfumes are very strong and spicy unlike light
floral western perfumes. You can find perfume in
shopping malls as well but the best place to buy
perfumes is the Dubai Perfume Souk. At Dubai
Perfume Souk, incense in the form of compressed
powder, crystal, rock or wood are also sold. Have
you attended Dubai Shopping
Festival?
Dubai Gold
Souk
Visit the Gold Souk to see the large
variety of gold sold at really reasonable prices.
Prices are generally determined by weight
rather than design and craftsmanship. Watch out
for different designs in earrings, rings,
necklaces, chains, bracelets, bangles and
pendants. Designs can be traditional or modern,
bold or conservative, loud or sober, sturdy or
delicate. Along with designs, you will find many
different shades of gold like pink, white, yellow
or green hues in one piece. Dubai Gold Souk is
worth a visit even if you have no intention of
buying. It would be hard to resist the temptation
to buy them. Dubai Gold Souks
Dubai Fish Souk
Dubai Fish Souk at Deira is an
attraction early in the morning and late at
nights. The local fishermen bring loads of fresh
fish, which is then sold, in an immediate bargain
bazaar. You will find the King Fish, Red Snapper,
Rock Cod, Barracuda, Tuna, Lobster, Crab, King
Prawn, Sea Bream, Squid, Pomfret, Shark, Mackerel,
Sardine and other species in abundance for most
part of the year.
Dubai Spice Souk
Dubai Spice Souk is the
market for fresh Arabic spices. Once here,
fragrances and aroma of spices and seasonings will
surround you. On sale are the cloves, cardamom,
cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts imported
from all over the Middle East. The spices are sold
straight out of large open sacks. Taking some of
the spices back home is not a bad deal at all.Do
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