Must-see shopping in Arabian Peninsula

  • Souk Al Bahar

    Downtown Dubai

    Translated as 'market of the sailor', Souk Al Bahar is a small arabesque-style mall next to the Dubai Mall that sells mostly tourist-geared items. It's…

  • Collective by Ripe

    Downtown Dubai

    The cobble-stoned Courtyard Building has been reset as a hub of concept boutiques. Check out designer homewares at Georges of Dubai, ethnic handmade…

  • O Concept

    Dubai

    This Emirati-owned urban boutique-cum-cafe with shiny concrete floors and ducts wrapped in gold foil is a routine stop for fashionistas in search of up-to…

  • Lata’s

    Dubai

    Aside from the usual kitsch souvenirs, Lata's also has some quality Middle Eastern items, such as Moroccan lamps, Omani khanjars (traditional curved…

  • Aizone

    Dubai

    With roots in Beirut as a luxury-label purveyor, this slightly more casual branch of the fashion emporium has fashionistas in a headlock over trendy…

  • Wafi Mall

    Bur Dubai

    At the heart of Egyptian-style Wafi City district, one of Dubai's most architecturally striking malls is built around three stained-glass pyramids and…

  • Karama Market

    Bur Dubai

    Despite its visually unappealing concrete exterior, Karama’s bustling backstreet shopping area is a great place for bargains and crammed with shops…

  • Masafi Friday Market

    United Arab Emirates

    Despite the name, this strip of nearly identical stalls is actually a daily affair, though it's at its bustling best on its namesake day. Rugs, pottery,…

  • Al Kout Mall

    Kuwait

    On the water's edge, this medium-sized mall has a range of international high street fashion brands including Footlocker, Gap and H&M, plus dozens of…

  • Oman Avenues Mall

    Muscat

    Arguably Muscat's most popular mall, the Avenues comes with 150 shops, cinema, and large food court open until 1am at weekends. There's a children's…

  • Gold City

    Manama

    This modern two-storey building is an extension of the historic Gold Souq founded by the Indian immigrants who effectively run Bahrain's gold trade. Have…

  • Cobbler

    Oman

    For a pair of handcrafted leather sandals, look no further than the cobbler opposite the souq. Sitting cross-legged and still producing shoes with a knife…

  • Sky Shopping Mall

    Riyadh

    When it first opened, the Sky Shopping Mall was the designer mall outlet, home to the likes of Harvey Nichols. But in a country where building shopping…

  • Mercato Shopping Mall

    Dubai

    With 140 stores, Mercato may be small by Dubai standards, but it's distinguished by attractive architecture that looks like a fantasy blend of a classic…

  • Gallery One

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    If you love art but can't afford an original, pick up a highly decorative print by well-known Middle Eastern artists without breaking the bank at this…

  • Souq

    Oman

    This enormous souq is flooded with vegetable and grain sellers for half the day and virtually abandoned for the rest. One or two shops stay the course,…

  • City Centre

    Oman

    This landmark Omani mall – no city in Oman is worth its salt without one – was built by Emirati investor Majid Al Futaime. The brand-new complex with…

  • Royal Saffron

    Bur Dubai

    This tiny shop tucked into the quiet lanes of Al Fahidi Historic District is a photogenic find. It's crammed full of spices like cloves, cardamom and…

  • City Centre Mirdif

    Dubai

    It's a mall, so don't go out of your way to get here, but if you happen to be in the area, it's not a bad place for a browse. Kids love the massive Magic…

  • Merchants of Pottery & Handicrafts

    Khasab

    The title of the shop, located in front of Lulu Hypermarket, pretty much tells it how it is. Axes and camel sticks are available here, together with…

  • Daiso

    Downtown Dubai

    Millionaires to wallet-watchers shop at Daiso, Japan's equivalent of the '99 cents' or 'One Euro' store and nirvana for fans of fun, kitsch and cute…

  • O’ de Rose

    Dubai

    Enjoy a sip of rose water upon entering this quirky concept boutique run by a trio of free-spirited cousins from Beirut. They share a passion for unusual…

  • Sabco Centre

    Muscat

    A surprisingly comprehensive little traditional souq located inside the Sabco Centre sells crafts (mostly from India and Iran), pashmina shawls and Omani…

  • Gold & Diamond Park

    Downtown Dubai

    An air-conditioned, less-atmospheric alternative to the Deira Gold Souq, this buttoned-up business mall houses some 90 purveyors of bling. No bargaining…

  • City Centre Al Shindagha

    Bur Dubai

    One advantage of this mall is that you are unlikely to get lost! With only 75 outlets, this mall, which opened in 2016, is small by Dubai standards and…

  • Nizwa Mall

    Nizwa

    This smart new mall is located in the growing suburbs of Nizwa and, with its cafes and food court, ice rink, bowling alley and children's play zone (Fun…

  • City Mall

    United Arab Emirates

    If you need to stock up on snacks and picnic goods on your way out to the desert, the supermarket here is your best bet. There's also a food court and a…

  • Marina Mall

    Kuwait City

    One of the largest malls in Salmiya, Marina Mall is connected to the waterfront by a footbridge over Arabian Gulf St. Most of the shops are in the main…

  • Sunset Mall

    Dubai

    Behind a coated glass facade designed to reflect the heat sits this two-level mall that's popular with fashion-forward locals shopping for luxury abayas …

  • Garderobe

    Dubai

    Wallet-watching luxury lovers regularly pop by this stylish consignment boutique whose 'pre-loved' designer labels and accessories are in tip-top…

  • Manama Centre

    Manama

    So many signposts direct you to Manama Centre that you don't expect it to be such a humble building. Full of discount stores selling mainly domestic goods…

  • Lulu Shopping Centre

    Manama

    Important local shopping centre for resident south Asians who flock here for the 'stack 'em, high sell 'em cheap' stores stocking tons of brands imported…

  • Souq Nakhal – Erth Al Madhi

    Oman

    Nakhal's souq occupies a new building near the fort. Largely intended for the town's residents and still yet to be fully operational, it sells a few…

  • Jumbo Electronics

    Dubai

    The mother of Dubai’s electronics stores, this place stocks all the latest computers, cameras, mobile phones, games and gadgets under one giant roof.

  • Mehaseel Souq

    Doha

    Local farmers come to sell their fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and plants at this weekend market in Katara. There are bouncy castles and push-along cars…

  • Toshkhana

    Dubai

    This small, well-displayed boutique specialises in genuine pashmina (cashmere). The finest are handmade by weavers, and you can expect to pay in the…

  • Ginger & Lace

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This indie shop in Ibn Battuta's India Court stocks an eclectic and rotating selection of colourful, whimsical fashion by high-spirited designers from…

  • Mikyajy

    Dubai

    Mikyajy is Arabic for 'my makeup', and that's just what this popular Middle Eastern franchise specialises in. Go for the local bestsellers including…

  • Dubai Marina Mall

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This mall has an attractive waterfront setting and a manageable 140 stores on four floors, so you won’t get lost quite so readily as in its mega-size…

  • City Centre Sur

    Sur

    This attractive new mall has brought a touch of modernity to shopping in Sur. There's a Carrefour (open 9am to midnight daily) selling a more…

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