Winkelen en souks in Dubai

Dubai Shopping & Souks

Dubai’s retail landscape combines record-breaking modern malls with traditional heritage markets. The Dubai Mall features over 1,200 stores and integrated leisure facilities, while the Mall of the Emirates houses an indoor ski resort. Historical districts in Deira and Bur Dubai offer specialized souks for gold, spices, textiles, and perfumes. Themed destinations include the Egyptian-inspired Wafi Mall and the Ibn Battuta Mall, designed around the travels of the famous explorer. For bargain seekers, Dragon Mart and Dubai Outlet Mall provide extensive discount and wholesale options.

Dubai Shopping & Souks — Kaart

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The Dubai Mall

One of the world's largest shopping malls featuring over 1200 stores, entertainment attractions, and diverse dining options. It is distinguished by its futuristic high-tech architecture and integrated leisure facilities.

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Mall of the Emirates

Large shopping mall featuring over 400 stores, a cinema complex, numerous restaurants, and an indoor ski resort.

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Deira Gold Souk

Traditional market featuring over 380 shops specializing in gold, platinum, diamonds, silver, and other precious metals and gemstones.

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Dubai Spice Souk

Dubai Spice Souk or the Old Souk is a traditional market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Textile Souk

The Dubai Textile Souk is a traditional souq of textile products in Dubai's historic Bur Dubai neighbourhood, along the Dubai Creek.

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Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Shopping and dining district located within an Arabian resort featuring a variety of shops, souvenir outlets, and restaurants in a scenic setting.

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Ibn Battuta Mall

The Ibn Battuta Mall is a large shopping mall on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, UAE, close to Interchange 6 for Jabal Ali 1 in southwest…

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Souk al Bahar

In the very heart of Dubai, this is a popular shopping and entertainment venue. And its architecture is simply stunning.

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Dubai Outlet Mall

Dubai Outlet Mall is a shopping mall in Umm Nahad First, Dubailand, Dubai, the UAE.Opened in 2007 and is located on the Dubai-Al Ain Road…

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Wafi Mall

A marvellous mall completely themed after Ancient Egypt. Perfect if you want to avoid the crowds.

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Dragon Mart

A Chinese mall selling goods at what could be the lowest prices in Dubai. Good if you're looking for something in particular.

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Perfume Souk

The true essence of the Middle East lies in its alluring smells. You can pick a fragrance here or have one created especially for you.

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Gold & Diamond Park

A spectacular mall with all the shine. The best stop for gold and jewellery in Dubai.

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The Pointe

A waterfront retail and dining destination located at the tip of Palm Jumeirah’s trunk. It features a 1.5-kilometer promenade with views of Atlantis The Palm, housing numerous international restaurants and boutique shops overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

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Bur Juman Shopping Center

BurJuman is one of the oldest shopping malls in Dubai, in the residential area of Bur Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Deira City Centre

City Centre Deira is a mall located in Port Saeed, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the original flagship mall in the Majid Al Futtaim…

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Mercato Shopping Mall

Mercato Shopping Mall is a shopping centre in the Jumeirah area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Karama Market

This market is full of shops and stalls with cheap souvenirs and counterfeit design products including handbags, watches or perfumes.

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Mirdif City Center

City Centre Mirdif is a shopping mall in the residential area of Mirdif, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Emirates Towers

The Emirates Towers is a building complex in Dubai that contains the Emirates Office Tower and Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, which are…