What to Buy in Dubai - Zidanstore

Sept. 17, 2012 - PRLog -- Dubai is a shopper’s paradise, in every sense of the word. No matter what brings you here, your stay in Dubai cannot be complete until you go shopping and get some fantastic Dubai souvenirs and gifts. In fact, I know some people who visit this glitzy city for just one important purpose and that’s shopping for specialties. If you are planning to visit this beautiful Emirate anytime soon and wondering what to buy in Dubai then you have come to the right place.

Whether you stroll lazily through the air conditioned malls at Dubai, or sweat it out in the bustling traditional marketplaces, you are sure to get some really fantastic Dubai souvenirs to take home with you. Well, your Dubai shopping list should include some of the most obvious and fabulous things that you’d probably associate with shopping in UAE - perfume, carpets, gold, spices, and frankincense. However, there are many other exotic items that you may add to the list, such as Bedouin jewellery and some cheap Dubai souvenirs.

Silver Bedouin jewellery and khanjars:

You will find some really exotic Bedouin jewellery in Dubai, and a major part of them come from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. If you ask the retailers, they will tell you honestly about them. You can expect to find striking necklaces, anklet bracelets, heavy silver bangles, engraved pendants, and beautiful bridle head-dresses. The Bedouin khanjars make for stunning Dubai souvenirs, and also don’t miss the elaborately engraved Koran holders and silver kohl pots.

Carpets:

If you love carpets, then you must go carpet shopping in Dubai to find a huge collection of the finest rugs and carpets in the world. The retailers in the traditional carpet souqs will offer you a wide range of Turkish carpets, Persian rugs, and Kurdish kilims in different styles and colours. These carpets are not only made from the best quality materials, but the prices are also very competitive. When buying carpets, you can judge the quality by the method used to process the wool. Rugs that are made of properly treated wool will last for a very really long time.

Emirati Handicrafts:

The exotic and traditional Emirati handicrafts make for some of the best Dubai souvenirs. Camel usually features in most of the local handicraft items. Some of the attractive and cheap handicrafts worth buying are camel blankets, bags, hand-woven palm-frond baskets, shoulder bags, floor mats, and the simple rustic kilims.

Oriental Perfume:

When shopping in Dubai, don’t forget to pick some oriental perfume for your family and friends back at home. You may choose to buy the authentic oud (scented wood) or attars (essential oils) from a traditional stall in the souq, or visit one of those lavish Oriental perfume shops in the high end shopping malls. You are sure to turn heads when you wear them back home.

The good news is that you can also buy Dubai souvenirs and gifts online from the comfort of your home. Visit the Zidan Store(http://zidanstore.com), which offers a huge collection of unique Dubai items that reflect the rich tradition of this beautiful Emirate.