The Top 5 Reasons to Opt Shopping in Dubai

[Akshay Koranne]

Shopaholics unite at Dubai! Dubai, one of the greatest cities in the world, is also the number one shopping destination. Dubai is known for the Dubai Shopping Festival, but there are other reasons as well that make this place a shopper’s paradise. Shopping in Dubai is not merely shopping, it is an experience, which is further fueled by unique reasons. What are these reasons? Let’s have a look.

Dubai Shopping Festival

Yes. This is the first and foremost reason why the world loves to shop at Dubai. DSF, as it is more popularly known, is the most amazing shopping extravaganza in the world. The offers and discounts available on products is unbelievable. Here, you can buy from designer clothing to high-end electronics to gold jewellery. Everything is for sale. The whole city is a part of DSF, so, you will find discounts in all stores. Another big reason why people shop during DSF is the raffle draw. You can win huge cash prizes, cars, gold, and other valuable prizes every day. The DSF goes on for a month and there’s entertainment, food, art, culture, and so many other things. It is the major reason why people come to shop in Dubai.

Tax Free

Taxes are considered to be haram in Islam. Therefore, U.A.E does not impose taxes on it’s citizens. There are no taxes on goods as well, making them cheaper than what they would cost in a country that does impose taxes. This is one of the reasons why hardcore shoppers come to Dubai, and take away the most amazing products for a steal. One of the most popular item that is a purchased is gold. Gold is considered to be important in Dubai, hence, you’ll find really high quality gold here. And, owing to the lack of taxes, gold is cheaper. Therefore, you can end up buying expensive goods for a lot cheaper only in Dubai.

Malls

Dubai has the most amazing malls in the world. The Dubai Mall is a stunning example of the glorious mall culture. It is the biggest mall in the world, and is home to the best brands in the world. Therefore, there are sales and offers ongoing the whole year round. This is the same case with other malls as well. So, you can get good discounts throughout the year. Also, malls like the Dubai Mall, and the Mall of Emirates also have many amazing entertainment avenues. So, if you are tired of shopping, you can also enjoy some entertainment.

Souks

While the malls are a great place to shop and get discounts, hardcore shoppers will know the advantages of shopping in souks. Souks are traditional markets that have been in existence since centuries. This is the place where you get to bargain, and get the best prices possible. In Dubai, head to the Deira and Bur Dubai region where you will find the best souks. Though, you won’t find original brands here, you can get good quality everyday items. This is where most of Dubai shops.  

Traditional Items

In your country, you may find traditional Middle Eastern goods but they will be overpriced, and there is no guarantee of their authenticity. However, you can find them all, and that too at a steal. Dubai is a great place to buy carpets, hookahs, spices, gold jewellery, perfumes, and other traditional stuff. All these items can be found everywhere from high-end mall to tiny souk stores. There is a huge craze for such goods around the world, making them a strong reason to shop in Dubai.

The Dubai Shopping Festival remains the best time to visit Dubai. The whole world descends upon Dubai to the be a part of this amazing event. Such is the popularity of DSF that tour operators now organize special shopping tours. In these tours, the tourists are hosted in good hotels, and are taken to the best shopping avenues during DSF. Summer Shopping is a another shopping phenomenon, where there are huge discounts all through summer.

The above stated reasons are why shopping in Dubai is something every shopaholic should indulge in. It is an unforgettable experience, and you will end up buying some of your most cherished things.