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Shopping in
Emiratos Árabes
Qué comprar en Emiratos Árabes
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Conocido como el paraíso de las compras, los Emiratos Árabes se han convertido en el sinónimo de lujo y glamour. Sus grandes ciudades, como Dubai, están repletas de los zocos típicos del país donde comprar mercancía local, así como de grandes centros comerciales donde se ubican las firmas más prestigiosas del mundo.
Un paraíso para los amantes de las compras que se ha coronado como el destino estrella de Oriente Próximo por estar libre de impuestos y porque en él uno incluso puede llegar a comprarse una isla privada. El presupuesto dependerá de los sueños de cada viajero.
Los zocos están abiertos al regateo, ya que sigue el estilo de vida tradicional árabe. Algunos de los más populares son el del oro, donde concentran la mayor parte de las joyerías y donde es posible encontrar suculentos descuentos; así como también el de las especias, donde se abre todo un abanico de posibilidades para condimentar nuestros platos.
En los grandes centros comerciales, sin embargo, se pueden encontrar outlets de ropa, electrónica o complementos, además de tiendas más prestigiosas. Su enorme variedad ha hecho que existan numerosos tours de compras y que en la ciudad de Dubai incluso se celebre el Shopping Festival, en el que todos los productos son rebajados.
Clothes
Dubai has numerous outlets where you can find all kinds of clothing items. The largest in the city, and the world is the Dubai Mall, where there are more than 1,200 stores of international firms, accessories and sporting goods. The second best option is The Emirates Mall, declared as the third largest worldwide with more than 520 brands. Although prices will depend on the quality and signature of the designer, in these stores you can find many different offers. If you are looking for bargains, head to the Karama market. Almost all products are imitations from China and they usually accept haggling.
Decor
Other articles very typical of the Arab Emirates are lamps, made with stained glass, ceramic and metal figures, and shishas, the popular pipe through which many Arabs smoke fruity tobacco. These types of items can be found in many of the stores in the city. One of them is the souk of Bur Dubai, known for its great variety and for being the favourite place for tourists to buy souvenirs or decoration products. The atmosphere is quite boisterous and invites haggling. Also, Madinat Jumeirah is a good place to make these type of purchases. There are bars and restaurants where you can stop for a tasty tea or a snack.
Electronics
Dubai is free of taxes, so it is possible to buy electronic devices, laptops, cameras and gadgets at a great price. One of the most popular places in the city is in the Indian neighbourhood that is located right next to the gold souk. Here are some of the best stores to buy electronics in the city and prices are very cheap. In addition, bargaining is accepted. In shopping centres, it is possible to find these types of stores although prices will be less appealing. The big brands have their own shops in the Dubai Mall and The Emirates Mall.
Fabrics
Although originally the Arab Emirates did not feature on the Silk Road route, as a Middle Eastern country you can find a wide variety of fabrics, silks and embroidered items. In Dubai, most of the stores where these types of products are sold, and either raw or processed fabrics, are in the fabric souk. There are colourful rolls with different patterns to find here, and it is where the locals come to choose their fabrics to later tailor into their traditional clothes. Due to the large number of shops the prices are not very high, so it is possible to take a few metres home with you to cover furniture, or make unique dresses, suits or home accessories.
Jewellery
Possibly there is no better destination in the Middle East to buy jewellery than Dubai. Known as the city of gold, one of its souks is dedicated exclusively to this precious asset. In total, you can count up to 300 jewellery stores where gold is sold both in kilos and in pieces made by hand. The price will depend on the store and the product, although in many cases it is up to 70% savings compared to Europe. This street is one of the essential stops within any shopping tour of the city. Even if you do not plan to buy anything, just to see all the merchandise and walk among its small stands is a worthwhile experience.
Spices
Spices are the star product of the countries of the Near East, who brought them from the different countries of the Asian continent through the historic Spice Route. Currently, every city and town that makes up the Arab Emirates has its own spice market, with intense smells and enormous colourful displays. However, one of the most famous is the one found in the city of Dubai. In it, you can find all kinds of fresh spices, including saffron, cardamom and cumin. You can buy the spices by weight and the price is usually very low. In addition, the atmosphere of the place invites the traveller to enjoy haggling with the locals.
