Shopping in Dubai

Bring an empty suitcase. Here are 12 places to shop in Dubai, from the big shopping streets to local shops and markets, with opening hours.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

Shopping streets and stores

Downtown

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The Dubai Mall

Daily 10:00–00:00

One of the world's biggest malls with 1,200 shops, the Fountain Walk and the Aquarium tunnel in the middle.

Old Dubai

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Textile Souk (Bur Dubai Souk)

Daily about 09:00–22:00 (shops vary)

A covered lane of fabric, pashmina and tailor shops beside the creek, where bargaining is normal.

Deira

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Gold Souk

Sat–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri 16:00–22:00 (shops vary)

A covered maze of over 300 jewellers in Deira, famous for its window displays of gold.

Deira

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Spice Souk

Sat–Thu 09:00–21:00, Fri 16:00–21:00 (shops vary)

Narrow lanes of sacks of saffron, frankincense, dried limes and herbs, next to the abra station.

Umm Suqeim

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Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Shops daily 10:00–23:00, restaurants 08:00–02:00

A modern covered souk with wind towers, canals and cafés, with Burj Al Arab views from the waterside terraces.

Jumeirah

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City Walk

Shops Mon–Fri 10:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–00:00

Pedestrian open-air shopping and dining district with boutiques, cafes and street art, lively after dark.

Old Dubai

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Al Seef

Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri–Sun 10:00–23:00

A creekside promenade built like old Dubai: souvenir shops, cafés and views across the Creek.

Jumeirah

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Alserkal Avenue

Daily 10:00–19:00 (individual galleries differ)

Former warehouses turned into galleries, design shops, a cinema and cafes: the art district of Dubai.

Jumeirah

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Mirzam Chocolate Makers Factory

Daily 08:00–23:00

Dubai’s bean-to-bar chocolate maker: factory store and cafe, with chocolate-making workshops by booking.

DIFC & Za'abeel

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Dubai Design District (d3)

Shops and cafes about 10:00–22:00

Creative quarter with design studios, concept stores, galleries and cafes in modern low-rise architecture.

Palm & Marina

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Bluewaters Island

Shops and cafes about 10:00–23:00

Car-light island opposite JBR with a seafront promenade, cafes, boutiques and views of the Marina skyline.

Markets

Old Dubai

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Karama Market

Shops about 10:00–22:00

Down-to-earth market streets for bargaining over souvenirs, bags, scarves and cheap gifts.

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Plan your trip → Put these places in a day plan with walking times.