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Explore the scents, flavors, and colors of Emirati cuisine at Dubai Spice Souk, a traditional market. Wander the multitude of covered streets, taking in sights of sacks overflowing with spices, herbs, and fruits. Independent vendors will offer you a glass of tea and tell you all about their proudly displayed stock. If something strikes your fancy, remember that haggling is the norm here, so try your best to get a fair price. Take your camera with you to snap shots of the artfully arranged stalls and the traditional local produce. Dubai Spice Souk is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , online itinerary creator Edition.

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Dubai Spice Souk Reviews

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• By NICHOLAS T

  Despite being only about 20 minutes from Downtown via car, the Spice Souk feels miles away from glitzy Dubai. The smells are great, as you pass through colourful streets as incense burns and the...  more »

• By Alice H

  Do not ever go here. Not worth your time or money. Felt super ripped off after leaving. Part of it was my fault for feeling bad that I stayed inside the shop for so long and tried a lot of spices and....  more »

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• By Geoff Sutherland

  A good market with lots of markets and can buy anything! As per most markets the vendors all in your face trying to entice you in for a sale. Best way is say "no" with a hand gesture of 2/3 fingers in downward motion & keep walking! But a good experience. Only a few public toilets in the area that are very far apart so be warned. Have fun

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• By Shifa Sehgal

  I found the spice souk to be rather interesting. Such amazing collection of spices and their natural aroma. Good place to buy spices, nuts and dates. I was happy I had a guide as the maze of shops was bewildering and it helped to have someone who could guide me on reasonable prices. It was an excellent experience to see so many different spices, fruits, vegetables and teas, one could spend a whole day in this Souk. Great cultural experience.

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