Markets & Souks in the UAE

The Spice Souk in Deira is a small, fragrant market of narrow lanes selling saffron, dried limes, frankincense, teas, nuts and dried fruit.

Global Village is Dubai’s seasonal open-air market and festival park, where pavilions from around the world sell goods, crafts and street food. It opens only in the cooler months.

The Gold Souk in Deira is Dubai’s famous covered gold market — hundreds of shops selling gold, diamonds and precious stones by weight.

Sharjah’s Central Souq, known as the Blue Souk for its blue tilework, is a landmark market of around 600 shops selling gold, carpets, antiques and handicrafts.

The Textile Souk in Bur Dubai is a covered lane of fabric shops beside the Creek, selling silks, cottons, pashminas and souvenirs.

Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah is a grand, air-conditioned market hall for fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, built in Islamic architectural style.

Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a recreated traditional bazaar within the Madinat Jumeirah resort, with waterways, wind towers and views of Burj Al Arab.

Cattle Market Dubai is a market in Al Qusais Industrial 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is run by Dubai Gov.

Abu Dhabi Vegetable Market is a fruit and vegetable market in Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Waterfront Market on Deira’s corniche replaced the old Deira Fish Market — a modern, air-conditioned hall for fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and dry goods.

Al Seef is a 1.8-kilometre promenade on the Bur Dubai side of the Creek, half built as an old Emirati trading quarter with shops, souk stalls and cafés.

Souk Al Bahar is an Arabian-style shopping and dining arcade on the Burj Khalifa Lake, linked to The Dubai Mall by a footbridge.

The Al Ain Camel Market is the last traditional camel market in the UAE, where racing, breeding and meat camels are traded every day.

Abu Dhabi Dates Souk is a souk in Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Ajman Chicken & Meat Market is a market in New Industrial, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Ajman Fish Market sells the catch landed at the harbour beside it, with a lively auction and stalls that will clean and grill your fish.

Ajman Fruit & Vegetable Market is a fruit and vegetable market in New Industrial, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Ajman Public Market is a market in New Industrial, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Al Bidya Market is a fish market in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

Al Mina Fruit & Vegetable Market is a fruit and vegetable market in Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Carpet Souk is a souk in Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Deira Night Souk is a souk in Dubai Islands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Fruit & Vegetable Market is a fruit and vegetable market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Falaj Al Mualla Meat and Fish Market is a fish market in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates.