Dubai isn’t just about luxury and excess: there are still traditional and authentic neighborhoods to visit!
During your stay, you should really take a stroll through the Deira district, a picturesque and popular place featuring several souks:
* The Gold Souk and its large number of shops with magnificent jewelry displays. It’s the largest of its kind in the Middle East.
* The Perfume Souk, in Sikkat Al Khail Street.
* The Spice Souk and its colorful stalls to stock up on curry, saffron, cinnamon, and more.
Tips
In the souks, don’t hesitate to negotiate prices: the prices quoted are often crazy (between 20 and 50 AED for a magnet!), but can easily be reduced to something more reasonable. Deira is the best place to change money in Dubai. The exchange offices in this part of the city offer better rates than at the airport or in the shopping malls.
