Dubai
The best places to visit in the city of Dubai.
Karama Market
Karama market is a market notable for its counterfeit designer goods, both in public and in not so well hidden backrooms of shops. If you are looking for a fake Prada bag, an imitation Louis Vuitton suitcase or just some nice brand sunglasses, shoes or watches then this is the place to be. Of course this market isn’t for everyone, and this place isn’t very appealing appearance-wise, but if you are an adventurous bargain hunter or a professional haggler looking for a good deal when acquiring her next designer bag then this is for you. But keep in mind those fancy goods might not pass the border checks back home.
Deira Fish Market
The Deira Fish Market is a very active market where freshly caught fish is brought in by Dubai fishermen every day. At the fish market you can see fish being prepared with artisanal handicraft. People in Dubai are huge fans of seafood dishes so they come here to buy fresh fish and get it cleaned on the spot. Next to the fish market are some other food markets for fruits and vegetable markets to make your meals healthy and complete. In the future the fish market will be moved to the other side of the Khor Dubai creek to Al Hamriya.
Dubai Flea Market
The Dubai Flea Market in Zabeel Park is a just like a regular flea market in the west, except, as we have come to expect from Dubai, it’s done on a very big scale. For visitors there is a neglectable entrance fee (of 6 dirham in 2018). On the very first saturday of every month from October to May second hand goods can be bought and sold here for bottom prices. It’s always a surprise what the sellers have brought to the market this time, as anything can be found here from second hand antiques and music instruments to toys and clothes.
BurJuman Shopping center
BurJuman Shopping Center was one of the first shopping malls in Dubai and it’s located in the historic Bur Dubai district. It’s right up against the characteristic landmark the BurJuman Business Tower. The mall has been renovated and expanded a couple times, so now it houses more than 300 stores. A lot of luxury brands have set up shop here like Dior, DKNY, Burberry, Louis Vuiton, Ralph Lauren and others. Of course it also has large department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue. Popular perfume shops also sell western and arabic fragrances. If you are looking for a bite to eat you can find food from Italian to Lebanese at the food court on the third floor. Eating here can be quite cozy as many restaurants are located next to neat indoor fountains.