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Dubai is one of the most happening cities in the world with a booming economy and an ever so evolving futuristic skyline. The city boasts of numerous architectural wonders including one of its biggest feats, the Falconcity of Wonders.

Once completed Falconcity of Wonders will become an exciting residential and commercial zone dotted with the famous Seven Wonders of the World. In other words you can admire the Great Wall, Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Tower of Pisa, Great Pyramid and more, all in one place.

Besides being a record breaker with their architectural feats Dubai is also a major shopping destination. The choices here are lavish and the deals are irresistible. Shopping in Dubai is an exciting adventure that takes you through air conditioned malls, premier department stores and vivacious souks.

A souk, also called souq, is a traditional market in Middle East where you can buy almost anything under the sun. You can buy shopping items ranging from souvenirs to furniture, jewellery to silk, kitchenware, fashions, seafood, fresh produce, sweets and even antiques. There are also souks specialised in selling one or more particular merchandise such as gold souks and spice souks. In the olden times the role of souks used to be exchanging centres near docks for buying and selling goods taken fresh off the vessels.

The City of Dubai is often called the City of Gold as it houses over 500 jewellers and over 200 gold souks selling a dazzling array of gold accessories. One of the biggest gold bazaars in the world sits in Deira, Dubai. You can buy all types of gold jewellery of the best quality suited for any occasion at these gold souks in Dubai.

Dubai is also famous for its spice souks exuding appetising aromas from every nook and corner. You can hunt for all kinds of spices and seasoning like cinnamon, dried nuts and fruits as well as cloves imported from other parts of the country.

At Dubai’s perfume souks you will be spoilt for choices. Most of these perfumes have strong aromas. You can find a great variety of perfumes bottled in tastefully designed containers including the traditional ittar perfumes. Ittar perfumes are natural perfumes extracted from herbs, flowers and spices.

If the smell of freshly caught seafood does not bother you much then it is time to drop by the fish souk in Dubai. A great variety of fish are sold here including the Rock Cod, Tuna, Lobster, Squid, King Prawn, Mackerel and Shark among many others.

Shopping in Dubai souks not only give you a chance to buy the best of merchandise but also lets you blend in with Dubai culture and people. Visit these souks in Dubai conveniently from a Dubai luxury hotel like the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai, sited only 15 minutes from the international airport. This premier Dubai hotel offers you easy and quick access to the city’s key business venues and shopping hotspots in addition to many tourist attractions.

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