The United Arab Emirates attracts numerous tourists not only for its unique sights and architecture, but also for its impressive variety of boutiques and supermarkets. Every year the number of those who come to the Far East for shopping is growing. And most foreigners head to the main city of the oil state - Dubai.
Shopping features
Immediately, we note that you can buy everything in Dubai - from cosmetics to unique products from global brands. Especially popular are perfumes, gold products and fashionable clothes, as well as novelties from the world of electronics. Various exhibitions of inventions are often held here, which allows you to keep your finger on the pulse of modern technologies and respond in time to changes in 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 the goods for free, but there is always an opportunity to bargain.
What can you buy?
Shopping lovers pay special attention to souvenirs and original items that can be a good gift for family and friends. And some of the most popular goods are precious goods made from gold and other precious metals and stones. It is hardly possible to find a person who would not have looked at the unique jewelry that is displayed in the windows of the local shops. It is quite difficult to resist the temptation to take possession of at least one of them, which is why jewelry items occupy the first place in the ranking of purchases by guests of the capital.
The main difference between the assortment of jewelry presented in the shops of Dubai is the rich 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 inlaid with precious stones, which have undergone the most scrupulous processing.
National style clothes
Elements of the national dress of the Emirates are no less popular among visitors. Most of the garments are 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 craftsmen 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 creations. Dubai carpets and other products are known all over the world for their quality and are in great demand among tourists and guests of the capital. Basically, the high demand is due to a wide selection of colors and shapes of products. Even unusual triangular pillows are made, which are used to fix the doors in the open position.
Daggers
It is hard to imagine an eastern country without sparkling gold jewelry and colorful carpets. But there is another important attribute that makes the local culture unique and distinctive. We are talking about melee weapons, or, to be more precise, about unique daggers, which for several centuries have been considered the main adornment 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 more than a real weapon. You can buy your favorite dagger in special souvenir shops and antique shops. But you need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to pay a round sum for a decent sample. But high-quality copies will cost much less and will become a real decoration of any collection.
Perfumery
Incense, perfume and colognes presented in Dubai are in serious demand. This is largely due to their huge variety and unique production technique. Unlike European perfumery, oils are the basis for Arabian perfumes. Especially essential oil is used, which gives extra durability to perfumery. Also, the presence of essential oils in perfumery also affects the features of its use. It is not recommended to apply such products to clothes, as they will stain. Arabian perfumery is applied to clean skin.
There is more good news for perfume lovers. In Dubai, you can always become the owner of a personal perfume. They will be happy to make them for you in specialized shops and shops located in the market. But in stores you can become the owner of almost any global brand of perfume.
You can buy a wide variety of incense, which is 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 have to be preheated in special molds, which can be purchased in the same souvenir shops.
Coffee and everything to it
Coffee shops selling 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 argue about the benefits of a particular type of coffee drink. By the way, here it has its own unique name - kahva. Cardamom is added to almost all varieties, due to which the coffee acquires a bitter taste.
Tourists are also actively buying rare coffee items. Antique coffee pots are in great demand, many of which were made of brass. Even if you will not brew an invigorating drink in it, they will serve as a wonderful decor element.
Other "top" products
But how can we not remember another favorite pastime of the Arabs. It was from Asia that hookahs and various blends of tobacco came to us, which visitors of specialized shops and cafes love so much. Many of the smoking pipes produced in Dubai are made from clay and wood. You can buy them in almost any supermarket or specialty store.
Sweets and souvenirs, which depict the Sami's famous corners of Dubai, are no less in demand. Souvenirs are made from wood, sand and even chocolate. And you can enjoy the best oriental delicacies in any shop located on every corner.
