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Visit Dubai souks for your holidays
Souk is actually an Arabic word, which stands for the market or a place where any kind of goods are brought or exchanged. In the past Arabic shipping vessels that come from the Far East, China, Ceylon and India drop off their cargo brought from the places on to the docks. These cargoes would actually be bargained over in the souks which are usually located near the docks.
Now these souks have modernized and caved way to a multistory shopping malls which come with air-conditioning. You can get the latest gadgets and designer apparels but there are still ‘souks’ that have conserved their traditions in which you can find in Dubai. Although a lot of people may say that the souks in Dubai have lost their touch and even lost out to their Middle Eastern counterparts it is still a must visit to complete your holiday here in Dubai.
The Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab or also known as the Tower of the Arabs is a must visit. This luxury hotel is the second tallest building in Dubai that is used as a hotel after the Rose Tower. This stunning building actually stands on an artificial land out from Jumeirah beach. This structure which dominates the Dubai skyline was actually designed to symbolize Dubai’s urban progression and the design is said to resemble to that of a billowing sail.
The Burj Al Arab has 202 bedroom suites on 28 double storey floors. The smallest suite is about 169 square meters and the largest can go up to 780 square meters. This hotel is said to be one of the most expensive hotels in the world and the cost of staying in a suite is from $1,000 per night where as the Royal Suite which is the most expensive and go up to $28,000 a night.
Believe or not there are private reception desks on every floor and butlers that provide assistance to you anytime, anywhere by just a ring. Each Suite will provide you with the best television entertainment if you decide to just stay in one of the days during your visit to Dubai. It has the largest selection of Satellite Television Channels available in the Middle East and every Suite Features Its Own Laptop Notebook Computer, Fax Machine and Printer.
The Ibn Battuta Mall
The Ibn Battuta Mall is an ideal shopping destination that is located just off the Sheikh Zayed Road. This place is actually named after Ibn Battuta, a 14th century explorer who spent 29 years travelling through the Middle East and Asia.
An interesting fact about this mall would be that it is divided into six courts based on the areas he visited during his travels. The courts include China, India, Tunisia, Andalusia, Persia and Egypt. This makes the mall interesting to just look around, as each court is decorated to resemble a different areas of the world. The ceilings, sculptures, boats and displays are all related to the different areas.
The shopping here is excellent; it has a good mix of well known brand names and individual retailers. There is a 21 screen cinema at the China court and it includes UAE’s very first IMAX theatre. It would be a great idea to catch an IMAX film while you are here in this awesome shopping mall. This mall is a must visit with it’s superb design and notion behind its architecture.
3 places you should not miss for your Dubai holiday
Dubai is truly a destination regarded highly by many holidaymakers. This magnificent city is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. Known as a cosmopolitan city because of its multicultural society and conversed traditions even through modernization you will get to see remarkable sights and architectural brilliance here in Dubai.
There are a lot of places you could visit here, and these are places that you should visit while you are in Dubai, in order to truly complete your holiday here.
The 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 Jebel Ali Village.
The Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum (Arabic: متحف دبي) is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort (Arabic: حصن الفهيدي), built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai.
A place to shop for gold, Dubai.
Dubai is a city well known for its gold thanks to its Gold Souks or some might call it Gold Markets. These Gold souks are actually traditional markets formed way back in the days when shipping vessels came from the Far East, China, Ceylon and India drop off their cargoes brought from the places on to the docks. These cargoes would actually be bargained over in the “souks” which are usually located near the docks.
The trade in the gold souk was said to have risen during the 1940s thanks to Dubai’s free trade policies which actually encouraged entrepreneurs from India and Iran to set up stores here. A lot of people say that the ‘gold souk’ are a must see.
The Gold souk actually located in the bustling commercial business district in Deira. The Dubai Gold Souk is situated in the locality of Deira. And it has been said that an estimated amount of at least 10 tons of gold is present at any given time in the souk itself.The souk is encircled to the north by the Dubai Fish and Vegetable Market and the Deira Corniche. The Gold Souk can be spotted with all the sparkling gold at the front of the shop and usually you can spot hawkers nearby these souks trying to sell their counterfeit handbags and clothing at knock off prices.
The Gold Souk actually consists of over an unbelievable 300 retailers that deal with all sorts of exclusive and fashionable jewellery. There are even well established stores such as Damas, ARY Jewellery and Joy Allukas Jewellery. And of course there are smaller stores that carry out their business in the gold souk.
The markets or shops in the souks offer a variety of jewellery that range from earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants. There are many different shades of gold that will be available to you. I mean come on seriously, at least 10 tons of gold at any given time means you are going to be spoiled for choice with all gold here. And plus you can choose to have a more traditional item if you are more into the customary jewellery or you could go for the modern items if you feel like keeping up with the modern times of the fashion world. And if this still does not satisfy you, you can actually have your own item or piece designed for you by the skilled craftsmen that you will find in this souk.
An interesting fact is that India is Dubai’s largest buyer of gold, accounting for approximately 23% of the emirate’s total gold trade in the year 2005, similarly India accounted for approximately 68% of all diamond-related trade in Dubai.
A useful shopping tip for you would be to look out for the clasp of the necklace or bracelet that you are buying to see if it is strong enough to support the chain itself. You could do this by running your hand over the chain and looking for any rough edges. If you are patient enough to check your piece or item carefully before purchasing you are guaranteed to have one that will last you a lifetime and of course that guarantee is only a 100% if you take good care of it too.
Shop in Dubai
Dubai is renowned as the “shopping capital of the Middle East”. Being an open port with low import duties and no taxation, Dubai offers unbeatable value. Dubai offers a good place to buy the latest high-tech gadgetry, such as digital cameras, iPods, and the like. Most major brand name products are readily available, and are often less expensive in Dubai than in their country of origin. . . Shop in Dubai.
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