Al Souq — Local services in Abu Dhabi

I enjoyed this souk more a few years back. It felt more authentic. I was there this week and surprised to see shops that are much more commercial “I ❤️ UAE” shops, etc. I was looking for a traditional style coffee pot and in all the stores we could not find one. Good if looking for nice pashminas or tapestries. Plenty of camel related products.

It was very empty on a weekend day, so the shop staff were pretty aggressive with us, making it less than enjoyable. Hard to find authentic items here, just a few shops left here with...

My visit to the traditional market "AlSouq" was exceptional! The market is clean and well-organized, offering a wide range of high-quality products. The staff were professional and friendly, making the shopping experience enjoyable and smooth. Prices were very reasonable, and there was clear attention to providing a comfortable and outstanding shopping experience. I highly recommend this market to anyone looking for an authentic traditional shopping experience with top-notch quality. I’ll definitely...

This modern building gives you feelings of the past. The narrow corridors of the ground floor filled with souvenirs from all over the world, the galleries and luxury shops, and most valued - the Arab medicinal plants shops. You can even do the pictures in traditional Bedouin setting. Meanwhile, The 1st floor offers you the lavish display of food imported from different countries by Lulu Hypermarkets. The surface on Khalifa street filled with the restaurants. Everything is...