Dubai is a world-renowned shopping destination, best-known for the luxury stores in Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest malls, and Mall of the Emirates, home of Ski Dubai. Additionally, the city offers many traditional souks, such as the Gold Souk, the Perfume Souk and the Spice Souk in Deira, and the Textile Souk, a five-minute abra trip across Dubai Creek in Bur Dubai.
In recent years, the city’s consumer offering has diversified. If you’re looking for something a little bit different, Box Park caters to more urban tastes, Dubai Design District is a must-visit if you are a fashion lover looking to add a few choice garments from local designers to your wardrobe and, during the cooler months, The Ripe Market at Zabeel Park promises local produce, food vendors, artisans, designers, jewellers, entertainers and musicians. Jumeirah itself is home to some of the city’s finest independent shops, including boutique-café Comptoir 102 and Scandinavian furniture and homewares store D.tales.