The United Arab Emirates cannot boast of a large number of purely local souvenirs; but due to its geographical location at the crossroads of trade roads, this country has become an amazing place where you can buy many interesting things from different parts of the world.
Camels
LOCAL SYMBOL. FIGURES CREATED ESPECIALLY BY CREATING A LIGHT LIGHT SKIN FRAME ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTING.
They weigh almost nothing, look like they are alive and fit perfectly into any interior. Such a camel costs, on average, 2 drx per centimeter of growth, that is, from 25 to 100 drx apiece ($ 5-30). In addition, in all stores where there are departments of souvenirs or toys, you can buy camels of any size from a variety of materials - wood, metal, porcelain, glass, plastic. And, of course, wonderful soft plush camels will please anyone.
Pearls
A NECKLACE FROM SMALL PEARL CAN BE PURCHASED FOR 50 DRX ($ 14), FROM LARGE - FOR 120 ($ 33). Although, of course, the cost of such a gift depends not only on the size of the pearls, but also on what kind of pearls you have (natural - marine or freshwater, cultivated or artificial), its shape, brilliance, color and many other parameters.
Gold
BEING IN DUBAI AND DO NOT VISIT THE GOLDEN MARKET (GOLD SOUK) - IT'S EVERYTHING THAT TO VISIT THE BEACH AND DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Bar Dubai's markets are grouped around the Grand Mosque, between the abra boat pier and the Dubai Museum. In old Deira, markets move one into another, forming a large shopping area, bounded by Al Sabha, Al Khor and Baniyas embankments. At the old Gold Market, which unites more than 300 shops, you can buy any jewelry, bullion and coins of 18-24-carat gold. There are two more new Gold markets in Dubai.
Hookah or shisha
THE APPARATUS CAN BE PURCHASED AT ALL SHOPPING CENTERS, MOST LARGE STORES AND SUPERMARKETS. There are models packed in a case for transportation. A medium-sized hookah costs 50-100 drh ($ 14-30), the price largely depends on the design. Be sure to consult with the seller or a knowledgeable person when choosing, since the aesthetic factor is important only when buying a "shisha" for the interior. Do not forget to buy special tobacco of different tastes.
Arabic Coffee (LOCAL COFFEE OR KAHWA)
DIFFERENTLY DIFFERENT IN TASTE AND RECIPE FROM WHICH YOU HAVE USED TO DRINK AT HOME. Cardamom is generously added to local coffee, so it is quite bitter. So, before giving a pack of such coffee to your family or friends, try this specific drink yourself. The manner of its preparation is also very peculiar, therefore it will be wonderful if someone teaches you.
COFFEE MAKERS
Sold in all malls. Antique samples are made of copper, and modern, Indian - made of brass. True, the latter are only suitable for the interior. If you want to buy a “dallya” for making coffee, be careful: real coffee pots can be found in antique shops and expensive stores. You can buy a thermos stylized for it, which is used today by local residents.
Khanjar daggers
WITH SILVER OR SILVERED HANDLE AND KNIVES. They look the same as on a banknote of 10 drx. Yemeni products are distinguished by an antelope horn handle and red leather sheath. Check with the consulate first to see if there are any problems importing them into your country.
Furniture
IN ARABIC STYLE FROM PINK AND NUT WOOD, as well as wicker from a vine, you can buy relatively inexpensively. A wide selection of ethnic furniture is presented in Pan Emirates Furniture stores, as well as in furniture stores on Zaabil Road and Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Landscape books
TELLING ON ANY SEPARATE COUNTRY OF THE PERSIAN GULF (or several countries at once) are sold in the book departments of large department stores. Unfortunately, the vast majority of them are published in English and Arabic, and prices even for small copies start at 100 drx ($ 27).
Local clothing
TOP (KONDURA DRESSES FOR MEN AND BLACK ABAYA FOR WOMEN) AND FOR HOME. All kondura are the same, the difference is only in the shape of the collar, but the abai is a great many. Handmade women's clothing for women is very beautiful. They are sold almost everywhere: for example, in the Al Ghurair City shopping center at the beginning of Rigga Street there are a lot of good shops. If you want the thing to sit perfectly, it is better to order it in the studio. Such work, which takes several days, will cost you more than $ 100. When making a decision, keep in mind that kondura and abayas presented in souvenir shops are much less high-quality than those made to order or bought in a special store. If you are short of money, bump into a crowded Al Sabha street in Deira (or at the Old Bar-Dubai Market), where for 15 drx ($ 4) you can buy a good skullcap.
Perfumes and incense
HEAVY, SPECIFIC ARAB AROMAS ARE KNOWN FOR THE WHOLE WORLD BY HIS AMAZING ACTION ON HUMAN. From them, the head really hurts at first, but then the feelings worsen. The best and traditional aromas are made on the basis of oud (oud) - the essence of the mushroom tree. Do not be too lazy to go to the Arabian Oud company store, where, sitting on a soft chair, you can slowly choose an exotic perfume in amazing bottles, conducting conversations "for life" with sellers. It's expensive (for a bottle of 100 ml about $ 200), but nice.
Bahur
SUGGESTED BENEFITS - USED BY ARABS NOT ONLY IN HOUSES, BUT ON CARS AND OFFICES. It can be in the form of pieces of a tree trunk soaked in oud, and in the form of soft balls. "Bahur" is smoked on special appliances powered by electricity. Perfumes based on plant oil extracts are another hit in the Arabian perfume industry. Sold on bottling. There are imitations of famous aromas, and there are purely Arabic copies. A small bottle of local perfume can be bought for 40-50 drh in numerous specialized departments, for example, in Al Ghurair City. You can, of course, get almost the same bottle for 5 drx on Nasser Square - but the quality there will be appropriate. Most importantly, remember that the composition contains oil, and do not put such perfumes on clothing.
Sand
BE SURE TO GET A SEVEN SANDS SET - bottles with sand layers poured inside each of the seven emirates, creating bizarre patterns. The work is admirable.
Pillows
PILLOWS OF CYLINDRICAL FORM CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE PRICE FROM 12 DRX ($ 3.3) AND TO INFINITY - it all depends on the material and decor. Pay attention to the sandbags, similar to the conical shape of the pillow (with a tassel or other decoration on top). They are called door stuff and serve as stops for fixing the door in the open position.
Guide
IT'S BETTER TO STORE THEM IN ADVANCE. Here it will be, firstly, in English, and secondly, its price will significantly exceed 200 rubles that you would pay in Russia. If English is native to you, and money is not a problem, Explorer series editions (and not only) can be found in all book departments of shopping centers.
Weapon
WHEN PURCHASING GUNS (COPIES UNDER OLD) AND GUNS OF ANCIENT WORK, SEE WHERE THE RULES FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE PRODUCTS TO YOUR HOMELAND. The same applies to sabers of silver coinage with a tiger eye. Many shopping centers have Chinese imitations of ancient daggers and swords, sold for some reason in the cookware department. Such a souvenir worth 10-20 drh will surely surprise your child.
Sweets
IF IN RUSSIA, UNDER “EASTERN SWEETS”, IT IS ACCEPTED TO UNDERSTAND Sherbet, Halvah, Nougat, and RAKHAT-LUKUM, THERE THEY ARE REPRESENTED UNDER DIFFERENT TITLES AND BROUGHT FROM ALL THE MIDDLE EAST. Although they are sold by weight, the seller will not be indignant if you take a little bit of “cookie” for each type. Sweet shops are scattered throughout the city. At Dubai Duty Free, chocolates in the shape of palm trees and camels can be found. A separate story deserves dates (dates), sold in the Emirates in a variety of forms - from natural or chocolate-filled to delicious honey, juice, syrup or jam from these healthy fruits. Fans of delicacies are advised to visit the Emirates Dates or Bateel brand stores in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai, which are entirely dedicated to this topic. A box of dates in chocolate and with almonds inside, weighing 150 grams, will cost 35 drx ($ 10) in any normal supermarket.
Spice
TO GET FROM A GOLDEN MARKET TO THE SPICE MARKET, IT IS NECESSARY TO EXIT THE BALADIUM STREET, TO PASS ON IT ASide THE COASTAL BAY - AND WITHOUT ACCESSING Slightly A LITTLE FROM THE LAKE ABRA. Only here (and partially) did the atmosphere of the traditional Arab market, which was reproduced in the Dubai Museum, be preserved. The tart smell of cinnamon competes with the aroma of dried fruit and cardamom. Exotic goods are sold directly from bags displayed at the entrance to the shop. Spices, medicines and cosmetics are brought here from Bangladesh, Zanzibar, India, Iran, Kenya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Handsets
PIPES THAT, PROBABLY, SMOKED SINDBAD-SEAFARER MORE. In Deira’s famous Fish Market (near the Gold Souk bus station), you can find clay midah pipes for two or three puffs and tobacco for them, similar to a rural “samosad”.
Henna
MANDATORY BUY SEVERAL CONE-SHAPED HENNA PACKAGES FOR BODY LIST, which are found in almost all stores and cost 2-5 drx ($ 0.5-1.4). Original, simple and, with a certain qualification of the performer, it is very beautiful. After application, the pattern should be wiped with a very sweet lemon juice, so that it lasts longer. Depending on the color depth (from black to light red), the pattern lasts from several days to two weeks.
Shawls from Kashmir ("Pashmina")
THING IS NOT SO MUCH FUNCTIONAL, HOW MUCH BEAUTIFUL AND LAST TIME VERY FASHIONABLE. There are almost everywhere. Real, from delicate cashmere (or cashmere with the addition of silk) are expensive; plain, purely woolen, cotton and blended - cheaper. Feel free to bargain and bring down the price twice. As you can see from our cursory review, in the Emirates you can find souvenirs for every taste. Moreover, the price of the same gift can vary significantly depending on the place of purchase. Do not hesitate to ask for a discount (best price) even in a large shopping center. Keep in mind that all of the above can be bought both in special souvenir shops expensive and in economy class stores (Gift Village, Dirham Plaza, Discount Center) for quite normal money.
