Dubai, aka Pearl of the Gulf, is a paradise for the lovers of chocolates, spices, hookah you just name
it. If you wish to give an exclusive gift to your friends and gifts for your relatives back home you are at right place. Instead of buying a regular gift from typical shops and airport terminals, check out this list of places where you can purchase genuine products at unbelievable prices. These particularly Dubai gifts are perfect indications of your awesome time in the Middle’s City of Gold.
1. CAMEL MILK CHOCOLATE
Camel Milk chocolate is a genuine home-developed delicacy in Dubai. It is produced by only one
organization, Al Nassma. These items used to be only accessible in Dubai earlier, however, these
chocolates are now exported to Europe and other Asian nations.
Al Nassma camel drain chocolate bars come in five assortments: entire drain, 70% cocoa, dates,
macadamia, and spiced (Arabia). This is surely something different and finger licking good.
PRICE RANGE: AED44 – 165 (Rs.792 – 7425)
WHERE TO BUY
Al Nassma booths at Dubai Mall, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Hotels
and Resorts, Bab Al Shams Hotel, Emirates Towers Hotel, Atlantis, The Palm, Kempinski, Grand Hyatt,
and Anantara Hotels and Resorts
2. DUBAI DATES (DRIED FRUITS)
Dates are a sweet piece of Middle Eastern culture. It assumes a noticeable part amid Ramadan
where it is given as blessings and eaten toward the finish of the fast. They are a wellspring of fiber,
potassium, iron, calcium, and magnesium, among others. Dates are accepted to have numerous
medical advantages like vitality boosting as well.
To purchase new and gourmet dates, advance to Bateel shops. They have more than 20
assortments of dates and Khidri, Sokari, Madjool, and Kholas are only a couple of top choices. Their
almond and hazelnut bars are likewise among the must-tries.
VALUE RANGE DATES PER KILO: AED35 – 250 (Rs.630 – 4500)
WHERE TO BUY
Bateel outlets at Burjuman Center, Dubai City Center, Dubai Marina Mall, Festival City, The Avenues, Atlantis, Dubai Mall, Old Town, The Walk JBR, Town Center Jumeirah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Naeem Mall.
You can also check out the Souqs for a large variety of dates that too at incredible rates.
3. PERSIAN RUGS CARPETS
Persian floor coverings and rugs are on the costly side of the gift shopping list. It is considered as a
venture yet you need to check the quality and genuineness on the off chance that you choose to
purchase.
Reasonable floor coverings are accessible at Dubai souks. For brilliant floor coverings, purchase at
National Iranian Carpets or Persian Carpet House. In the event that you don't care for the things in plain view at these spots, you can have one uncommonly made for you. Make your home feel royal with is exclusive gifts.
VALUE RANGE: AED400 (Rs.7200) or more
WHERE TO BUY
National Iranian Carpets @ Souq Madinat Jumeirah
Persian Carpet Hous at: Souq Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Mirdiff City Center, and Souq al Bahar
Pod Dubai Souk (Old Souk/Textile Souk)
4. OUDH AND BAKHOOR
On the off chance that you see a particular fragrance while investigating Dubai, you may have
noticed a whiff of the conventional oudh or bakhoor.
Oudh is a costly scent oil got from agarwood gum. This entrancing aroma blessing is accessible in
types of unadulterated oil, blended oil of Oudh and other flower oils like rose and jasmine, and oudh
scent fragrance.
Bakhoor, then again, is the term for agarwood chips that are scorched to create a fragrance that
saturates a whole room. It is a decent other option to candles and incense.
Bringing home a genuine Middle Eastern aroma is dependably a splendid thought.
VALUE RANGE
Oudh: AED1,000 – 40,000 (Rs.18,000 –7,20,000)
Bakhoor: AED100 – 500 (Rs.1800 – 9000)
WHERE TO BUY
Aroma Souk at Deira for oudh fragrances and oils
Aroma shops in shopping centers
Zest Souk for bakhoor
5. ARABIC ATTARS (PERFUME OIL)
Everyone loves the original middle eastern Attar. Attar is the term for great fragrance obtained from
the oils got from plant sources.
There are different sorts of attars sold the city. The merchants at the Perfume Souk in Deira can
suggest fragrances for you on the off chance that you experience considerable difficulties picking.
Need to make your own aroma? Simply try different things with various blends and approach the
dealer to set it up for you.
You can likewise select the marked forms in prominent scent shops like Anfasic Dokhoon, Hind AlOud, Khaltat, and Amouage.
VALUE RANGE: From AED90 (Rs.1620)
WHERE TO BUY
Fragrance Souk at Deira
Fragrance shops in shopping centers and the airplane terminal.
6. PASHMINA SHAWLS
Genuine pashmina shawls can be costly. They are made of cashmere that is created from the hair of
goats in South Asia. The cashmere is regularly mixed with 30% silk to create a delicate and smooth texture. This makes pashmina shawls an uncommon present for ladies who are dearest to you.
To test the legitimacy of the shawl, take a stab at pulling the entire shawl through a ring. It should go
through effectively. Else, you are holding a shawl made of thick yet being passed off as genuine
pashmina.
On the off chance that you are on a tight spending plan, you can purchase the silk or other forms
easily available at old souqs. Simply ensure you pay the correct cost for the correct item as gifts.
VALUE RANGE
From AED250 (Rs.4500) for a genuine pashmina shawl.
AED30 (Rs.540) is the normal cost for gooey shawls.
WHERE TO BUY
Pashmina House
Material Souk
Karama Market
7. GOLD JEWELRY
Gold can be a definitive gift from Dubai. This enduring blessing is generally accessible in Dubai and costs significantly less than in most enormous urban communities. These fortunes are ideal presents for additional exceptional individuals throughout your life like your life partner or a parent.
When purchasing gold in Dubai, you don’t need to look any more remote than the Dubai Gold Souk.
The wide cluster of gold items at this souk is basically dumbfounding that you may experience
considerable difficulties picking.
Bear in mind to wrangle for a decent deal!
NORMAL PRICE: AED110 (Rs.1980) per gr
WHERE TO BUY
Dubai Gold Souk
Gold and Diamond Park
Joyalukkas outlets
8. ESPRESSO AND ARABIC COFFEE POT
The term Arabica espresso is a demonstration of the long convention of espresso cultivating in the
The Middle East. Arabic espresso may not suit the essence of some espresso consumers but rather it is exceptionally respected by the individuals who have come to love it.
To finish the Arabic espresso drinking background, search for copper Arabic espresso pots that are
reasonable for day by day utilize. These composed pots, called "dallah", can be likewise utilized for enriching purposes. Go for the less expensive alternatives in the event that it is implied for the show.
VALUE RANGE
Espresso pot: AED20 (Rs.360) or more
Espresso: AED125 (Rs.2250) per kilo
WHERE TO BUY
Dubai Coffee Museum
Dubai souks
Significant grocery stores for pre-pressed espresso
9. DUBAI SPICES
Dubai Spices
In the event that you need to carry home the kinds of Dubai with you, at that point you may be
occupied with getting a few flavors from the celebrated Spice Souk.
The Spice Souk is a fortune trove of prevalent flavors and also uncommon flavors that can't be purchased in general stores or anyplace else in the UAE.
Their solid fragrances make your suppers delightful however influence your portable gear to smell
severely. Simply pack them well and put inside your registration baggage. To spare you from
additionally bother amid travel, purchase just the flavors that you cant discover back home and in
little amounts.
VALUE RANGE: AED10 – 25 (Rs.180 – Rs. 65) per pack
WHERE TO BUY
Flavor Souk
Stores
10. HOOKAH PIPE/SHISHA PIPE
Shisha and Hookah are frequently utilized reciprocally however they vary in their real implications.
Hookah alludes to the pipe itself that is utilized to smoke shisha. Shisha is the enhanced substance
that you smoke through a hookah. Shisha is additionally the term used to allude to the act of
smoking through a hookah.
Shisha is a well-known distraction in the Middle East. In the event that you stroll past a shisha bar,
you may get a whiff of the delicious aromas of strawberry, apple, nectar, cinnamon, or mint.
Shisha-smoking isn't really more beneficial than cigarette-smoking. In any case, this does not imply that you ought to be demoralized from purchasing the flawlessly planned pipe as a memento or home stylistic theme.
VALUE RANGE: AED50 – 370 (Rs 850 – Rs.6290)
WHERE TO BUY
Smokers Center outlets
Carrefour Hypermarket
Dubai souks
This is not it. You can also take home various souvenirs such as small showpieces of Burj Khalifa, Burj al Arab, Dubai Desert sand art or even beautiful crystal Lamps as gifts. Take a day for a tour of old Dubai and Dubai souq and you will find all these beautiful things for very less instead of buying gifts the same from the airport.
Happy traveling and Happy Shopping!
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