Dubai, these few places are like walking into "One Thousand and One Nights"
by FitAndFabulous
Jan 14, 2024
[DubaiSpiceSouk | Deira "Arabic Kitchen with Fragrances and Colors"]
— A traditional market with over 50 years of history, filled with the aroma of spices. The spices and herbs piled up in the narrow alleys stimulate your eyes and nose. —
The spice market stretches along Baniyas Street near the Gold Souk in the historic Deira district. Small shops and stalls are lined up like a maze, and hundreds of different scents, including pepper, cardamom, saffron, and za'atar, mix together. .
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📍[Location]
Deira, Baniyas Street & Al Ras district. Located on the north bank of Dubai Creek, right next to the Gold Souk. Convenient access is via Al Ras Station or Abra ferry.
🕰️[Recommended time]
Open from 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm. The aroma is at its best in the morning and evening, when it's cool and easy to walk around.
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✨Recommended points
• A feast of colors and aromas: Your senses will be awakened by the aroma of saffron, cardamom, chili, and dried herbs.
• A wide variety of products to choose from: Not only spices, but also oils, incense, herbal tea, dried fruits, etc. are sold.
• Bargaining OK!: It's a local-style bazaar experience, and it's fun to decide the price while "negotiating" with a smile.
• Photogenic spot: Mountains of colorful spices lined up make for a photogenic landscape. 📸
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🎒 Tips
• Be sure to try the spices and check the aroma. Have them packed into small bags and enjoy the taste and aroma! • Bargaining tips: Start negotiating from half the initial price.
• Be careful with bulky items: Items are generally sold by weight, so buy small bags and spices to make it easier to carry home 🌿
• Cash is convenient: Small shops often don't accept cards.
• Round trip by abra (ferry boat): You can cross the river and visit the textile souk and gold souk at the same time!
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