[2025 Dubai Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for Old Souk (Updated May)

Dubai may have a strong image of glittering and sparkling these days, but I highly recommend going to the souks (markets) and the magnificent desert, which still retain a strong sense of the old Arab atmosphere. It's not too far, so I recommend taking a walk around the souks and local areas during the day and booking a desert tour in the evening before the sun goes down. It's about a 20-minute taxi ride from the downtown area in the center of Dubai to the Deira area! The abra (ferry) costs just a few dirhams (about a few tens of yen) and takes you on a short boat trip across Dubai Creek! When you get on this, it feels like you're arriving at the souk! →This was exquisitely amazing, so I recommend you try it out. #overseastraveltactics

We will guide you to a local market that is perfect for souvenir hunting! Go on a treasure hunting journey through the Arabian world! ⸻ ① Gold Souk👑 A glittering world of gold! Great for photos and shopping. 🚇How to get there → About 5 minutes walk from Dubai Metro Al Ras Station → You can also access it by abra (water taxi) across Dubai Creek (from the Old Souk direction) ⏰Opening hours Saturday to Thursday: 9:30-21:30 / Friday: 16:00-21:30 (some breaks during the day) ⸻ ② Spice Souk🧂 A colorful and fragrant space. Recommended for finding Middle Eastern spice souvenirs! 🚇How to get there → Located right next to the Gold Souk. It is convenient to access it by using Al Ras Station or Abra. ⏰Opening hours Saturday-Thursday: 10:00-22:00 / Friday: 16:00-22:00 (Some stores are closed during the day) ⸻ ③ Old Souk (Textile Souk) 🪔 A retro market where you can feel the old Dubai. A wide selection of fabrics, lamps, and miscellaneous goods! 🚇How to get there → About 10 minutes walk from Al Fahidi Metro Station → Take an Abra (water taxi) to the Spice Souk side and cross the creek ⏰Opening hours Saturday-Thursday: 9:00-20:00 / Friday: 16:00-20:00 (with lunch break) ⸻ [Save this] Introducing the "3 major souks" you must visit in Dubai! Dubai has a strong image of skyscrapers, but walking through an Arabian market is also very emotional. ▼The three souks we visited▼ ① Gold Souk: A glittering array of gold accessories ② Spice Souk: A treasure trove of colorful and fragrant Middle Eastern spices ③ Old Souk: A retro, nostalgic, general goods paradise Each souk can be easily visited on foot or by abra, making it a perfect place to stop by between sightseeing. Bargaining is also one of the best parts of traveling! Be sure to enjoy shopping that is unique to the area. ⸻ ⛵️Abra (water taxi): A one-way fare of 1 dirham (about 40 yen) gives you a real local feel! Many stores are closed during the day, so the best time to go is in the morning to before noon or after the evening! #Visiting Dubai souks #Gold souk #Spice souk #Old souk #Arabian goods #Middle East travel #Dubai travel diary #Girls' trip plan #I want to connect with people who love to travel #The charm of Dubai #Solo female traveler #Exotic atmosphere #Dubai tourist spots #Abra boat experience #Photogenic trip

This is a must-visit spot when you come to Dubai! Dubai has a strong glittering image, but there are also nostalgic places like this ✨ Get off at Gold Souq Station or Al Ras Station on the Metro Green Line and walk for about 7 minutes. There are a lot of tourists, so you won't get lost! You'll get there if you walk! You can get a lot of souvenirs here, so it's good to buy them in bulk! Try to negotiate the price. We reduced the price of a cashmere stole from 6,000 yen to 1,500 yen lol Be careful because they rip off tourists quite a bit ⚠️ But it's fun! The recommended time to go is around 5 to 6 o'clock when the sunset is beautiful. You can take a boat to the opposite shore for 1 dirham (40 yen), so you can enjoy the sunset on this boat! There are many products that look like the real Dubai chocolate, which is currently a hot topic, and you can try them. You can get so much food that you'll be full after tasting it, so I hope you enjoy the food too🍫📍Dubai Spice Souk: 779W+3H4 - Deira - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates #overseastraveltrip

Gold market. You will surprise there. Only for rich people. 😅😅😅😅😅

📍The old city market in Dubai is a bustling traditional market located in the center of the city's historic district. 🌟In the market, the gold market is the most famous, with over 300 gold shops offering dazzling gold jewelry and gemstones. ❤ The Spice Market is my personal favorite, where visitors can experience the colorful and fragrant world of Middle Eastern spices, herbs, and teas. That eye-catching red spice is saffron, which is usually used for seasoning and coloring dishes and is known for its unique aroma and taste. It is also one of the most expensive spices in the world because the process of harvesting and processing saffron is very labor-intensive. 📝Saffron is most commonly used as a spice in cooking, but it is also used as a dye for clothing and textiles. The yellow-orange color of saffron is often used in traditional clothing, such as the saffron robes worn by Buddhist monks in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia.