Our trip to Dubai included a half day at the Souqs of Dubai. These markets are a fun place to wander through the old part of Dubai. We caught a taxi from the hotel which dropped us off right outside the Spice (or herbs) Souq.
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The sights and smells of the spices abound
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Upon leaving the spice souq we walked towards a road with many small shops.
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The shops were filled with souvenirs and saturated with bright color. If you’re interested in buying, haggling for a good price is part of the shopping experience.
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Whatever you are shopping for you, you are sure to find it in the many variety of souqs to be found.
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Next we took a stroll through the gold souq, wow!
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After being “souq-ed” out, we made our way through the neighborhood with the goal of catching a ride to Old Dubai on the south side of the Dubai Creek.
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Across the street from the souqs, are boats that take you across Dubai creek for a small fee. The cost of the trip is 1 AED, or about 25 cents USD. About a dozen of us piled into a boat and headed across the river to continue our visit in the old part of Dubai. You can read more about the boat ride here.
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Old Dubai is like stepping back in time, definitely worth the effort!
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