Souks and shopping areas
Checked 5 November 2026
Where each one is and what it's known for. We show hours only where a source gives them, and old hours are marked. This list doesn't rank anywhere and doesn't name individual shops.
| Name | Area | Known for | Hours | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Souk | Old Deira | Gold jewellery, gemstones, pearls | Seven days, typically 10am–10pm (LIST, Jul 2025). Some shops close 1pm–4pm (Gulf News, 2021). | Visit Dubai |
| Spice Souk | Deira, next to the Gold Souk | Herbs, spices, teas, saffron | Sat–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri 4pm–10pm (Gulf News, Jun 2021, may be out of date). | Visit Dubai |
| Perfume Souk | Al Ras, Deira | Oud, oils, custom blends | Sat–Thu 10am–2pm and 4pm–10pm, Fri 4pm–10pm (Gulf News, Jun 2021, may be out of date). | Gulf News, 7 Jun 2021 |
| Textile Souk | Bur Dubai | Silks, fabrics, tailoring | Not sourced | Visit Dubai |
| Naif Souk | Deira | Inexpensive textiles, leather, souvenirs | 8:30am–11:30pm in an undated listing. Check before you travel. | Visit Dubai; hours from Bayut |
| Souk Al Bahar | Downtown Dubai | Handicrafts, jewellery, carpets, dining | Not sourced | Visit Dubai |
| Souk Madinat Jumeirah | Jumeirah | Air-conditioned boutiques, galleries, fixed prices | Not sourced | LIST, 10 Jul 2025 |
| Khan Murjan Souk | Wafi Mall | Themed indoor souk: clothes, souvenirs, decor | Not sourced | Bayut |
| Waterfront Market | Deira Corniche | Seafood, produce, dates, honey | Listed as open 24 hours, seven days. Check before you travel. | LIST, 10 Jul 2025 |
| Dragon Mart | Al Awir Road | Chinese goods across 6,000+ shops and kiosks | Not sourced | Bayut |
| Global Village | Exit 37, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road | Country pavilions; Season 31 runs from 14 Oct 2026 until May 2027 | Not sourced | TradeArabia |
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