Shopping in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is becoming well known to the tourists. This is a place
where people can spend their vacation and just relax. One form of
relaxation is shopping. Abu Dhabi offers a variety of shopping malls and
stores where you can choose and buy anything at your heart’s content.
Compulsive shoppers will surely love the wide varieties of merchandise
the country offers. If you're shopping for beautiful
lingerie, designer clothes, jewelry, souvenirs
and other goods, this is the place for you.
There are two kinds of shopping stores in Abu Dhabi – the souk or the
traditional markets and the modern shopping malls and stores.
Souks are typically comprised of sizeable number of shops. These were
arranged closely to each other. Souks are selling a wide range of goods,
necessities and luxuries. Shopping at souk may give you a glimpse of Abu
Dhabi’s remarkable history merged with some modern day sophistication.
People can buy just about anything form souk, from spices to jewelry.
Shopping at this place will not be so difficult because each store
offers specific good or merchandise. The goods are arranged by lanes and
each lane has categories for easy access of shoppers. Bargaining is what
you have to remember if you’re shopping at souk.
Some of the souks in Abu Dhabi
Iranian Souk in Al Meena is of an open air and vibrant colors. Through
shopping there, you will find goods such as colorful carpets,
bedspreads, and pottery. Shopping at the Meena Souk, also known as the
Afghan Souk will also provide the shopper a wide array of oriental rugs
and carpets.
If you're shopping for jewelry, the best place for famed Gold is Central
Market or Grand Souk, on Sheikh Hamdan Street.
Abu Dhabi's souks proffer numerous kinds of goods like traditional
silver, brass coffee pots, carpets exported from different countries,
incense; and 'oudh', the local perfume essence.
Shopping Centers in Abu Dhabi
Other alternatives aside from the mentioned stores are the shopping
malls and shopping centers. Shopping malls include popular English,
American, and Canadian chain stores, as well as designer places. Here
are some of the shopping centers in Abu Dhabi:
Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and Gold Centre, is the building
considered as one of the major landmarks. The large space of this
shopping center enables major international and local outlets to sell
different products to the shoppers like perfumes, cosmetics,
accessories, shoes, et cetera. Shopping can be quite tiring if you are
strolling in huge places. The centre has cafes where shoppers can relax
while sipping some coffee. Many food courts that offer a variety of food
can be found at the mall. Children can play and have fun in the largest
entertainment complex in the building while you pursue your shopping.
Al Muhairy Centre is not only a shopping mall but also residential
flats, and offices with two floors of car parking areas. A full height
central Atrium at the shopping centre is an added attraction for the
shoppers because it provides a view of all the retail units in different
levels and creates a spacious atmosphere.
Abu Dhabi Mall is a three story shopping mall located in Tourist Club
Area, adjacent to the Beach Rotana Hotel. Marina Mall features not only
shopping stores but also musical fountains that added appeal to the
shoppers. It is located in the Water Breaker area near the magnificent
Emirates Palace. These two malls provide whatever the shopper needs.
Al Falah Plaza, is considered as one of the cheapest shopping centers in
town. Shopping here will save a lot of money despite the stores' lack of
designer labels. You can also find cafes, supermarkets, music shops and
all the usual outlets.
Al Hana Shopping Centre is a designer-wear shop. The center is highly
preferred by selective customers because of its remarkably large music
stores.
Marina Mall is the secont
biggest shopping centre in Abu Dhabi.
Visiting Abu Dhabi can be enjoyable especially for those people who love shopping. So enjoy shopping!