Spice Souk
Insider Tips
Go in the morning 10am for the best atmosphere and the least pressure from vendors. The inner lanes have better prices than the arcade facing the street. Buy saffron and dried limes here — both are excellent quality and far cheaper than supermarkets. Combine with the Gold Souk a 5-minute walk away and an abra crossing for a complete old Dubai morning.
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The souks here still function as actual working markets where local spice merchants sell everything from saffron to sumac at wholesale prices—it's chaos in the best way, and you'll leave smelling like cardamom for days. Go early morning when it's less touristy, skip the carpet pusher touts near the entrance, and bring cash because most vendors here don't bother with cards.
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