United Arab Emirates
15 Best Markets in United Arab Emirates
If markets are your reason to travel, this is United Arab Emirates sorted for you.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 738 tracked places in United Arab Emirates. Updated monthly.
The Dubai Mall
Market · DubaiFree entryThe Dubai Mall is far more than a shopping centre, it's one of the most-visited places on Earth and effectively a self-contained entertainment district.
Read our full guide →Dubai Mall
Market · DubaiDubai Mall is a retail and leisure destination on an epic scale, spanning 5.9 million square feet.
Read our full guide →Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Market · DubaiFree entrySouk Madinat Jumeirah is a modern interpretation of a traditional Arabian market, located in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai.
Read our full guide →Dubai Spice Souk
Market · DubaiFree entryDubai Spice Souk is a bustling, aromatic market located in the historic Deira district, just a short walk from the Dubai Creek.
Read our full guide →Karama Market
Market · DubaiFree entryKarama Market is a vibrant, no-frills shopping area in the heart of Dubai's Al Karama residential district.
Read our full guide →City Walk
Market · DubaiFree entryCity Walk is a vibrant, open-air lifestyle destination in the Al Satwa neighborhood of Dubai, offering a mix of high-end retail, international dining, and entertainment.
Read our full guide →Old Souk
Market · DubaiFree entryThe Old Souk in Deira is one of Dubai's historic marketplaces, located along the Dubai Creek.
Read our full guide →Wafi City
Market · DubaiFree entryWafi City is a unique shopping mall in Dubai, known for its striking Egyptian-inspired architecture, complete with pharaonic statues, pyramids, and hieroglyphic motifs.
Read our full guide →Souk Al Bahar
Market · DubaiFree entrySouk Al Bahar, meaning 'The Sailor’s Market' in Arabic, is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Arabian souk located in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
Read our full guide →Al Qasba
Market · SharjahFree entryAl Qasba is a lively canal-side development in the heart of Sharjah, offering a blend of entertainment, culture, and leisure.
Read our full guide →City Centre Mirdif
Market · DubaiFree entryCity Centre Mirdif is a sprawling mall located along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in the Mirdif residential area of Dubai.
Read our full guide →Blue Souk
Market · SharjahFree entryThe Blue Souk, officially called the Central Souk, is one of Sharjah's most iconic landmarks. Its striking blue-tiled facade and twin buildings house over 600 shops spread across two floors.
Read our full guide →Burjuman Centre
Market · DubaiFree entryBurjuman Centre is one of Dubai's older shopping destinations, located in the Al Mankhool area of Bur Dubai.
Read our full guide →The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Market · Abu DhabiFree entryThe Galleria Al Maryah Island is a high-end shopping mall located on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi.
Read our full guide →Naif Souk
Market · DubaiFree entryNaif Souk is a traditional market located in the Deira district of Dubai, offering a more authentic and less touristy shopping experience compared to the city's glitzy malls.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the markets in United Arab Emirates?
The Dubai Mall in Dubai is the most reviewed, with 31,732 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of United Arab Emirates's markets is worth going out of your way for?
Souk Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 3,414 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in United Arab Emirates has the most markets?
Dubai, with 12 on this list, ahead of Sharjah on 2. The list spans 3 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these markets free to visit?
Yes, 14: The Dubai Mall, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Spice Souk and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of markets ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 738 tracked places in United Arab Emirates. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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