Souk is the Arabic word for market place where any kinds of goods are brought and then sold out. Traditionally Dubai used to have dhows (the traditional boats) come from India, China, Ceylon with a milieu of goods like spices, silks, perfumes etc.
The mosque is situated near the Textile Souk Dubai on the Bur Dubai side of the creek, which attracts a large number of visitors every day. It’s simplistic design does not instantly grab your attention as a mosque, but a queue of shoes of outside the humongously striking complex makes you aware of the importance of this place.
Dubai is regarded as shopper’s paradise all year round with January being an excellent time to grab some bargains. Millions of people visit the city’s shops during the Shopping Festival which takes place throughout January. There are also firework displays, concerts and children’s entertainment which offer a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of the shopping frenzy.
Dubai is also famous as a destination with a rapidly expanding international tourism base and Textile Shops Dubai has been highlighted by the World Travel and Tourism Council as a global destination expected to enjoy a 12% annual increase in the number of tourism arrivals in 2009 for example.
Because of tax-free nature, plenty of top brand-name products are economical in Dubai as compared to the countries of their origin. Irrespective of your taste — be it couture from Paris or London, top quality gadgets from Japan, or a piece of diamond jewellery — you are bound to find everything at the right price in Dubai. Keeping aside the souk districts and Wholesale Market Souk Dubai shopping malls, there are plenty of reputed departmental stores and boutiques all around the city.
Previously famous Dubai Textile for its copious amounts of oil and what used to be their greatest source of income, this has now been surpassed by the income generated by their growing tourist and trade industry.
Dubai tourism also enjoys a giant stature amongst the shopaholics for its traditional markets which are popularly known as Souks. There is the Souk Madinat which is known as the Little Venice of Dubai.
Taking place in January and February, shopping for a whole month is any women’s dream. I can hear the men groaning right now. This is a festival like no other. A month long “shop till you drop” event where the shopping centre’s, renown for their selection for quality products and merchandise, offer discounts, contests and much more including spectacular firework displays. Although events like this happen around the world, none can pull it off like Dubai.
Here are details for Textile Souk Dubai Opening Times
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