Category: Souks

Al Mairid Fish Market is the oldest fish market in Ras Al Khaimah.

Ras Al Khaimah is perhaps best known for its outdoors activities and heritage landmarks, but while you’re there, make the most of the opportunity to visit the old market area. Vegetable and fish markets sell, well, you can probably guess – and the emphasis is on experience and authenticity as…

Al Ain’s Souk Al Zafarana, situated about 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi, is a jewel of a find, reflecting true Emirati culture and tradition in a modern setting. Whether you're looking for traditional garments, incense, spices, henna, oud, or dallah (Arabian coffee pots) this is the marketplace for you. Souk…

The oldest market in Abu Dhabi where you can feel the Oriental charm and the spirit of Arabic street trading while walking along unique maze of narrow market streets. The old open-air market is a unique labyrinth of narrow market streets. The market stalls offer all kinds of goods: antiquities,…

Souk Qaryat Al Beri can best be described as Arabian fairy tale meets Venetian romance. Take a moment to admire the many pointed arches, ornate lamps and chandeliers that decorate its interior. This sprawling complex houses international and local retail outlets selling high-end merchandise, as well as salons, cafés, restaurants…

The Al Ain Camel Souk is perhaps the most authentic livestock market remaining in the U.A.E. Drive or walk through the market where baby and young camels that are bred for meat, milk and camel racing are housed next to older camels in pens. Goats and sheep are also sold…