Shopping in Dubai, or what to buy interesting things in the United Arab Emirates?

The United Arab Emirates attracts numerous tourists not only with its unique sights and architecture, but also with an impressive variety of boutiques and supermarkets. Every year the number of those who come to the Far East for shopping is growing. And most of the foreigners are heading to the main city of the oil state – Dubai.

We note right away that you can buy everything in Dubai – from cosmetics to unique goods from world brands. Especially popular are perfumes, gold products and fashionable clothes, as well as new items in the world of electronics. Various exhibitions of inventions are often held here, which allows you to keep abreast of modern technologies and respond in time to changing priorities.

Tourists who have managed to appreciate all the advantages of shopping in this corner of Asia know that you can buy something original and unique here without the slightest difficulty. Of course, no one will give you goods for free, but there is always the opportunity to bargain.

What can be bought?

Shopping lovers pay special attention to souvenirs and original items, which can be a good gift for relatives and friends. And some of the most popular commodities are precious goods made of gold and other precious metals and stones. It is hardly possible to find a person who would not look at the unique jewelry that is displayed in the windows of local shops. It is quite difficult to resist the temptation to take possession of at least one of them, which is why jewelry goods occupy the first place in the rating of purchases of guests of the capital.

The main difference between the assortment of jewelry presented in the shops of Dubai is a wide selection of goods for every taste and budget. Here you can find both traditional products in a modern style, and with a certain “oriental” touch. Many of them are lavishly encrusted with precious stones that have undergone the most scrupulous processing.

Clothes in national style

Elements of the national dress of the Emirates are no less popular with visitors. The bulk of clothing is made with the addition of first-class silk and cashmere, as well as cotton. Shawls and other elements of Arabic clothing will be a wonderful gift for family and friends. If necessary, you can sew clothes to order. Local masters will gladly fulfill all the whims of visitors.

Carpets and pillows

Which Arab country does not mass-produce carpets and pillows? The UAE is no exception and offers visitors their best works. Dubai carpets and other products are known throughout the world for their quality and are in great demand among tourists and guests of the capital. In general, high demand is due to a rich selection of colors and shapes of products. Even unusual triangular pillows are made, which are used to fix doors in the open position.

Daggers

It is hard to imagine an oriental country without sparkling gold jewelry and colorful carpets. But there is another important attribute that makes the local culture unique and original. We are talking about edged weapons, or, to be more precise, about unique daggers, which for several centuries have been considered the main decoration of a real oriental man.

But tourists can also become the owner of such a rare item, which today plays the role of a souvenir rather than a real weapon. You can buy a dagger you like in special souvenir shops and antique shops. But you need to be prepared for the fact that for a decent sample you will have to pay a round sum. But high-quality copies will cost much less and will become a real decoration of any collection.

Perfumery

Incense, perfumes and colognes presented in Dubai are in serious demand. This is largely due to their huge variety and unique production techniques. Unlike European perfumes, oils are the basis for Arabic perfumes. Essential oil is especially used, which gives perfumes additional durability. Also, the presence of essential oils in the composition of perfumery affects the features of its use. It is not recommended to apply such products on clothes, as stains will remain. Arabic perfume is applied to clean skin.

There is more good news for perfume lovers. In Dubai, you can always become the owner of individual perfumes. They will be happy to make them for you in specialized shops and shops that are on the market. But in stores you can become the owner of perfumes of almost any world brand.

You can buy a wide variety of incense, which are presented in the form of small pieces of wood (“bakhur”) or balls of soft material. The pieces are left in a certain place, and after a while the air is filled with pleasant aromas. And the balls will first have to be heated in special molds, which can be purchased at the same souvenir shops.

Coffee and everything

Coffee shops that sell this amazing drink and all the necessary accessories for its preparation are also never empty. It is always crowded here and gourmets vying with each other about the benefits of a particular type of coffee drink. By the way, here it has its own unique name – kahwa. Cardamom is added to almost all varieties, due to which the coffee acquires a bitter aftertaste.

Tourists are also actively buying up rare coffee accessories. Antique coffee pots are in particular demand, many of which were made of brass. Even if you do not brew an invigorating drink in it, they will serve as a wonderful element of decor.

Other “top” products

But how can you not remember another favorite pastime of the Arabs. It is from Asia that hookahs and various mixtures of tobacco came to us, which are so fond of visitors to specialized shops and cafes. Many of the smoking pipes produced in Dubai are made from clay and wood. You can buy them in almost any supermarket or specialized shop.

No less popular are sweets and souvenirs, which depict the famous corners of Dubai Sami. Souvenirs are made from wood, sand and even chocolate. And you can enjoy the best oriental delicacies in any shop located on every corner.