Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (no, Dubai is not the capital, as much as it likes to think it is), has been getting loads of media coverage in the travel press lately. You know when a tourism body and airline has hosted a junket as a spate of stories appear … Read more about 10 things we love about Abu Dhabi
Oh yes, there are more exotic goodies to buy in Dubai…6. Carpets and kilims – the UAE has a reputation for having the finest quality carpets in the region at the lowest prices. This is because there is a discerning audience of locals and expats who know their carpets (and know how to bargain!), there’s … Read more about Top 10 things to buy in Dubai, pt 2
Here’s a rundown of my Dubai shopping list, and I have to admit it’s the same one I usually gave to guests who came to stay:1. Silver Bedouin jewellery, khanjars and other trinkets – most of the beautiful Bedouin jewellery you’ll see in Dubai comes from the UAE and Arabian Peninsula, although some also comes … Read more about Top 10 things to buy in Dubai, pt 1
So what should you buy in Dubai? Well, at the top of your Dubai shopping list should be those fabulous things that you probably already associate with shopping the Middle East – carpets, perfume, gold, spices, and frankincense – but there are lots of other exotic goodies you should add to your list, such as … Read more about What to buy in Dubai: let’s get something straight
Since you twisted my bangled arm, here’s a taste of my 10 Reasons to Shop Dubai or The Ultimate Dubai Shopping Guide. Visit Viator for the full article, which includes fab extras like what to buy where, and a lesson in bargaining. 1. Dubai Shopping Festival – citywide sales, massive discounts, crazy promotions, extravagant raffle … Read more about 10 Reasons to Shop Dubai – a taster