Dubai Spice Souk

Went here with my family, the Dubai spice souk is really full of stalls selling so many herbs spices!! From cinnamon, to star anise, nutmeg, and ofcourse their most popular is saffron. There is also many tea leaves created from the herbs and spices, i managed to try their saffron tea, it had a spicy smell but the taste was not bad, almost like spiced milk tea. There is also alot of small items that u can buy as souvenirs, the teacups and their lamps reminds me of the movie Aladdin, the genie in a bottle. I even rubbed the lamp to see if really got genie come out 😂 Anyways, it was really fun and interesting, almost like a night market but in daytime. They also sell their traditional clothes, and offer photo taking services, something similar to the Thailand traditional costume photo taking, they wil help u to dress up and do your make up, i think u can choose which location to take ur photo, most popular is to take Infront of Burj Khalifa, or take in the middle of their desert, or on a camel? Haha i don't know cus i didn't get the chance to take their traditional costume photo. Would love to come back again to try tho!

It was nice experience to see the spice market. It's a buzzing with many people especially tourists. The spices aroma in the area makes the experience unique. Many local trying hard to get your attention, if you're interested you'll learn a thing or two about spices, the mixes and combination use for different health purposes. I find it interesting. Nearby is also the gold souq of you're interested. In fact it's a market selling many things not just spices.

A lively and bustling market selling colourful array of herbs and spices!! We tried some samples and bought some goods! The Dubai chocolate was amazing! As was the hibiscus tea!

Authentic and Colorful Experience Dubai Old Spice Market is a truly authentic and vibrant place to visit. The air is filled with amazing aromas of spices, herbs, incense, and dried fruits, creating a unique sensory experience. The market is full of life, with friendly vendors who are happy to explain the different spices and their uses. Prices are reasonable, and bargaining adds to the fun. It’s a perfect spot to buy high-quality spices and souvenirs while experiencing traditional Dubai culture. A must-visit for anyone exploring old Dubai.

Yes, it’s a very neat experience to literally step into the past, BUT!!!! Be prepared to be bombarded by store workers persistently and continuously soliciting you to come buy. “Cashmere. Pashmina. Saffron. Watches” over and over. Every store has the exact same things so you know you’re not exactly getting authentic anything. It’s for tourists. It was so frustrating that I didn’t even want to stop and go into any of the stalls/stores. The gold souk near the end is fascinating to wander in and there’s no vendors trying to persuade you into their gold stores.

People are in a good mood and everyone is shopping and visiting. I didn't buy anything to know the quality, but it's worth coming and seeing the cultures in these markets.

Now this place takes you back in the past. I remember seeing such places in movies. I am glad I was able to see it myself. The day I went there they had an event. So it was wonderful to see so many things.

An amazing and interesting spice souk, complete with rich aromas, some of which were quite overpowering! Great place to visit and look around, shame the Vendors are so pushy - you cannot look around at leisure! If you are not buying, then 30 minutes of the non-stop pestering is enough - even for the hardened tourist. Go visit and you won't forget!