Dubai Spice Souk

Extremely an AMAZING Place old Dubai is a must see 👀 it has history The narrow streets with all the shops is do worth going to, I bought lots of nice hear teas 🍵 👍🏿 😀

Great place to buy spices and nuts. You can find souvenirs also at it. It's near Al Ras metro station.

It has a great variety of spices and local snacks BUT the sellers here are very pushy and aggressive; as you walk past each shop, they will keep asking you to come in and take a look. By the way, just a note - don’t try to get their FIX chocolate here - it’s FAKE :) though they will insist it’s real 😬

The area is always crowded (I went at a popular time). Sellers want to give you things in your hand to sell you, if you don't want to fall into the trap, don't take anything. If something interests you, ask for a discount. I really liked this market and its colorfulness.

Definitely a fun place to visit. Really interesting to see all the different stalls and wares for sale. It can get confusing, so make sure to take a look at the map before you go in. As with most places in the Middle East be prepared to bargain on the price that they give you. They will initially give you a very high price perhaps 2 to 3 times the price of the item. Be prepared to barter and threaten to leave and come back. If you think you’ve given two lower price, go lower. These are professional wheeler dealers. I would actually recommend going to the to the Dubai mall first and seeing the price of items and then coming here, so you have better context of the local market prices.

Very much an old-style Arab market in one of the oldest part of this ultra modern city. The crowded narrow streets are a stark contrast to the air conditioned malls for which Dubai is famous. The whole area round the creek with its ferries ('abarat) plying their trade, the gold souk (less traditional) and the older houses with their wind-towers gives a fleeting glimpse of where Dubai has come from and that not so long ago.

Here’s a unique and objective review you could use: The Dubai Spice Souk is vibrant, colourful, and absolutely packed with sensory appeal—rows of fragrant spices, dried flowers, and teas make it a feast for the eyes (and nose). It’s easy to see the charm and cultural heritage behind it, but it’s also undeniably tourist-oriented. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to fully enjoy the experience. The constant, persistent sales pitches from nearly every shopkeeper made it hard to take anything in. A quick browse turned into a gauntlet of aggressive selling. While the energy is part of the atmosphere, it can be overwhelming if you're hoping for a more relaxed stroll or genuine discovery. Worth a visit for the photo ops and to say you've been—but go prepared, and expect the hard sell.

Hydrate and make sure you have spare water even after that, it gets unbearably hot near mid-day out here, and a lot of sellers will feel pushy, but still friendly, it all depends on your reaction. It's part of the experience, just say no, and they will move to next person. There are some reasonably priced store if you want something specific, otherwise you can walk through to get an idea of what this place is all about, just make sure you know what you are getting.