Travel Gem #28: Traditional Arabian Market Souks in Dubai / 迪拜阿拉伯露天市场

in #travel7 years ago (edited)

Dear Steemian Friends,

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Dubai is known for its center of commerce that was already quite well established by the late 19th Century with its souks drawing attention of traders all over the world.

While the modern city thrives with indoor malls, the traditional Arabian markets are still a crucial part of their daily life and trade.

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While Dubai's reputation is as a thriving modern city, traditional Arabian markets are still a crucial part of daily life and trade.

Experience Dubai Arabian Souks Vibrant Marketplaces

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Take a day to wander through the city's Bustling Souks to experience a bit of the Arabian culture. There are 4 types of Souks:

  1. The Gold Souk
  2. The Spice Souk
  3. The Perfume Souk
  4. The Textile Souk

The Gold Souk

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The Gold Souk is the most popular Souk, thus Dubai is often called "City of Gold".

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Located in Deira, the souk has covered walkways that are lined up with about three hundred jewellery shops.

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Here, you see a dazzling array of necklaces, bracelets, rings, gold, silver, and precious stones.

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Gold is sold by weight based on the international gold rates. This place is alive with lots of tradesmen and artists doing Arabic designs for tourists with prices that aren't set in stone.

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The Spice Souk

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The Spice Souk is situated in the narrow alleyways selling dried fruits, frankincense, herbs and spices such as: cloves, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom, sumac, coriander and nutmeg. These are imported from Iran, India and Pakistan.

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We bought some of these to take home to our friends and family. See how happy the man in the middle there looks waving to us from his shop.

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Perfume Souk

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The Perfume Souk is situated on the Sikkat Al Khail Road, east of the Gold Souk. Here, you find international and Arabic perfumes with ornate, jars, gem encrusted bottles and incense.

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The Textile Souk

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The Textile Souk is in in Bur Dubai. The bustling bazaar here offers a variety of textiles, carpets, cotton and wool fabrics.

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There are lots of shoes, slippers, garments and souvenirs.

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Look at how "eager" these shopkeepers are in wanting you to buy from them! We don't dare to walk into these shops.

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Steemians, be sure to pick up a few souvenirs to bring home in these Arabic market places. This has been a lot of fun for us today strolling in this neighbourhood.

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I love to hear from you,
Rosa


亲爱的Steemian朋友,

迪拜以商业中心十分闻名,它是在十九世纪末期建立起来的,其市场吸引了來自世界各地商人的关注。大型购物中心在现代城市蓬勃发展起來,但传统的阿拉伯市场仍然是日常生活和贸易的重要组成部分。

虽然迪拜的声誉是一个蓬勃发展的现代化城市,但传统的阿拉伯市场仍然是日常生活和贸易的重要组成部分。

一起來体验迪拜阿拉伯露天市场

用一天时间穿过城市的繁华露天市场,体验一下阿拉伯文化。有四個特別的市集:

  1. 黄金市场
  2. 香料市场
  3. 香水市场
  4. 纺织市场

黄金市场

黄金市场是最受欢迎的Souk,因此迪拜通常被称为“黄金之城”。

露天市场位于德伊勒(Deira),已经覆盖了大约三百个珠宝店的走道。在这里,您将看到一系列耀眼的项链,手链,戒指,金、银和宝石首饰。黄金是以国际黄金價按重量出售。这个地方还有许多商店和艺术家为的游客做价格不贵阿拉伯设计。

香料市场

香料市场位于狭窄的小巷,卖干果,乳香,香草和香料,如:丁香,肉桂,藏红花,豆蔻,香菜,香菜和肉豆蔻。这些是从伊朗,印度和巴基斯坦进口的。

香水市场
香水市场位于黄金市场以东 Sikkat Al Khail 路。在这里,您会发现国际和阿拉伯香水与华丽,罐子,宝石镶嵌瓶子和香料。

纺织市场
纺织市场在迪拜迪拜。这里繁华的义卖市场提供各种纺织品,地毯,棉和羊毛织物。有很多拖鞋,服装和纪念品。


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@rosatravels! You have CROWNED each of my senses with these wonderful pictures and descriptions of the Souks! Ohhhh, the spices and perfumes... I can imagi-smell it all the way over here in Acapulco! lol

Thank you for your constant support @erikaharris. It is spectacular. Arabian style.

Looks amazing. Dubai is a very beautiful city. Thanks for sharing!

Yes, our firs time here! Thanks.

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Very interesting and knowledgeable article!

Yes, be sure to take at least half a day strolling in the souks neighbourhood.

I would love to go to the Perfume Souk it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.

Betcha you can even smell it all the way over at your place.

I feel the SAME, @tiffanyjackson. Spice Souk, too! :-)

Definitely worth an upvote and a resteem :)

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