When it comes to shopping, and the locals and tourists in Abu Dhabi choose the same shopping centers and markets, in principle. If you have already gathered for shopping, it is better to prepare your wallet - Abu Dhabi is not a very cheap city. World brands are sold in shopping centers, and there will not be a bargain there. You can bargain in the bazaars - there is also plenty of all sorts of different on the choice (if you do not want to buy a camel, of course). By the way, about camels. Here are the places where you can go shopping in this glorious fabulous city.
Camel Market
Of course, tourists are not going to buy anything in this market. It is rather a landmark, very interesting. At this unique bazaar, you can meet with local residents and see how trade is coming. Naturally, the attitude towards camels in this country is the most serious and this is the most obvious on the camel market. Watch how the seller and the buyer discuss the qualities of each camel put up for sale, very hotly traded with each other, and all that. Traders here have long been accustomed to crowds of tourists and mainly, they are very friendly and even willing to share their experience with curious guests of the city. There is this market at one and a half hours drive from Abu Dhabi, east.
Address: Al Niyadat - Al Ain
SOUK QARYAT AL BERI (SUKA THRO KARIA AL TREE)
SUUK THRO KARIA AL BERE is a modern adaptation of the classic Arabic bazaar, which sells clothes and shoes international brands, and goods from local merchants and artisans, and here you can see numerous cafes and restaurants. In this area, several channels, so, tourists can drive up to the market on water taxi. Plus, this shore, and the market, respectively, is very beautiful and represents the construction of modern Arabic architecture.
Address: Al Maqta region; Next to the hotel Shangri-La Hotel
Mina Fish Market (Fish Souk)
Each morning in this market (known under both titles) fishermen unload their catches and prepare racks for sales. It is impossible to say that there are many tourists in this bazaar, though, much more local residents who do not admire here, but to buy. However, even if you do not want to buy a couple of fish, just walk here - this market may even change your view of the life of local and on how they lead their simple business. Well, of course, tons of fresh fish are presented here, however, perhaps more fish, not other naval reptiles - it is impossible to say that the locals are such seafood lovers.
Address: Mina Zayed Port
[B] Iranian market (Iranian Souk)
This market is located in the Al Mina area, and this is a fascinating place, very bright and interesting, open-air, very popular among tourists who come here to buy high-quality handmade carpets, traditional jewelry and other items of Middle Eastern topics. In addition, this is a great place to absorb the unique atmosphere and learn more about the local culture, being in close proximity to the main port of Abu Dhabi, where the whole trading is happening. Well, the carpets are good! And here you can buy souvenirs, all sorts of decorative decorations, toys, rosary, caskets, silver products, baskets and brass products of handmade, Arab pillows and bedspreads and much more. Most carpet and carpet products are brought here from Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, Central Asia and China, well, about a terrific choice of colors and forms, I will just keep silent.
Address: Al Meena
Liva Center (Liwa Center)
In this shopping center you can buy beautiful designer jewelry with Arabic "aroma" from local jewelers. This is a small department store located on the main street of Sheikh Hamdana in the city center.
Also, here you can buy Arab perfume and cosmetics, look into fashion boutiques, however, some are answered by a particular Arab fashion. There is a good bookstore with books in English. On the second floor there is a restaurant that offers local dishes at very low prices.
Address: Al Markaziyah, near the Novotel Center Hotel Hotel
Khalidiyah Mall (Khalidiyah Mall)
The shopping center covers an area of about 86,000 square meters and is one of the largest and most famous shopping centers in Abu Dhabi. Here, perhaps, all, for men, women and children. Clothing, shoes, books and toys, jewelry salons that offer gold, diamonds, pearls and other high-quality precious stones.
The shopping center also offers dozens of restaurants and entertainment facilities, cafes with ice cream and sweets. The cinema shows both Hollywood blockbusters and local films, well, if you arrived with children, feel free to send them to a play area with pools with balls and other joys. And after shopping, you can go to play bowling, all right. In short, you can come here and just do not climb all day.
Address: King Khalid Bin ABDEL AZIZ Street
Al Wahda Mall (Al Wahda Mall)
Located in the city center, this shopping center is one main trading places in Abu Dhabi - brilliant, modern, dear and constantly thriving, it offers more than 180 stores with all sorts of things. You can even say that this shopping center is at the same place as a noticeable attraction of Abu Dhabi, and noticeable, because the shopping center covers a nonreal territory. Dozens of international designer brands in the departments of clothing and shoes, jewelry salons, electronics, home decor, perfume and cosmetics, and so on all other! Also, there is a large hypermarket with a large number of imported western foods, as well as an impressive restaurant, where you can have lunch and have fun.
Address: Hazza Bin Zayed Street
Hamdan Center.
Shopping center with an enviable location in the city center and one of the oldest shopping centers in the city. The department store looks a bit battered compared to its modern brethren. Nevertheless, hunters for discounts will like it very much. Here you can find clothes, leather products, sports equipment, shoes and souvenirs by one of the lowest prices in the city. In any case, there can even be bargained.
Address: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street