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SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH

Souk Madinat Jumeirah is the ultimate spot to buy souvenirs in Dubai. The Souk (market) mimics a traditional Arabic market and has an array of stores selling products from around the region. Here, tourists can find anything from Arabic perfume, clothing and jewelry. There are also plenty of small stalls selling unique items that illustrate regional culture of the UAE. This is a great place to buy high-end souvenirs, such as beautiful hookahs and home decorative pieces.

SPICE SOUK

Although the Spice Souk is famous a variety of authentic spices, there is also a number of stores selling unique souvenirs around the Souk. This is ideal for those shopping for souvenirs in bulk as one can bargain and get more for less pay. Who doesn’t love a good bargain right? 

NAIF SOUK

The Naif Souk is one of the oldest traditional markets in Dubai, it used to be a camel market in the past. Much like the Spice Souk, this is a great spot to experience local culture while checking out hundreds of stores. Here you can find all kinds of souvenirs, including textile, abayas, shoes, cosmetics and leather goods. This is also a great spot to shop on a budget and get more for less.

DUBAI MUSEUM

A trip to the Dubai Museum should be to do list when visiting Dubai, as this is one of the best places to get a more comprehensive and encompassing insight into the city’s history, culture and tradition. After touring the museum, one can head to the souvenir store to get some unique traditional items that will make for great gifts to friends and family or for a display back at your home.

SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH

Souk Madinat Jumeirah is the ultimate spot to buy souvenirs in Dubai. The Souk (market) mimics a traditional Arabic market and has an array of stores selling products from around the region. Here, tourists can find anything from Arabic perfume, clothing and jewelry. There are also plenty of small stalls selling unique items that illustrate regional culture of the UAE. This is a great place to buy high-end souvenirs, such as beautiful hookahs and home decorative pieces.

SPICE SOUK

Although the Spice Souk is famous a variety of authentic spices, there is also a number of stores selling unique souvenirs around the Souk. This is ideal for those shopping for souvenirs in bulk as one can bargain and get more for less pay. Who doesn’t love a good bargain right? 

NAIF SOUK

The Naif Souk is one of the oldest traditional markets in Dubai, it used to be a camel market in the past. Much like the Spice Souk, this is a great spot to experience local culture while checking out hundreds of stores. Here you can find all kinds of souvenirs, including textile, abayas, shoes, cosmetics and leather goods. This is also a great spot to shop on a budget and get more for less.

DUBAI MUSEUM

A trip to the Dubai Museum should be to do list when visiting Dubai, as this is one of the best places to get a more comprehensive and encompassing insight into the city’s history, culture and tradition. After touring the museum, one can head to the souvenir store to get some unique traditional items that will make for great gifts to friends and family or for a display back at your home.

1. SWEARING IN PUBLIC AND ONLINE
   Very important guys, swearing is completely prohibited in the UAE. The use of the “F’’ wording is a crime punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine not less than 10,000 dirhams. According to Article 373 of the UAE Penal Code, ‘’it disgraces the honour or the modesty of a person’’ and by the way, flashing your middle finger is also considered an “indecent gesture” that breaches “a victim’s pride, privacy and/or modesty” which could result in deportation.
   
   Online activity is not left out: using swear words on WhatsApp or any social media platform including sending emoji’s that suggest indecent gestures breaches the UAE’S cyber laws. One can face a deportation, a prison sentence or a fine up to 250,000 dirhams.
   
   

2. EATING OR DRINKING ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
   Consuming any food or beverages o all forms of public transport is completely banned. This includes the metro & bus stations and even pedestrian crossings. Getting caught can attract a fine of 100 dirhams.
   
   

3. CARRYING FOODS CONTAINING POPPY SEEDS
   According to the UAE anti-narcotic laws, poppy seeds are a source of opium and are considered a banned substance [drug] and it is prohibited to smuggle and/or possess poppy seeds with the intent to grow them. Being caught in possession of poppy seeds is a serious violation of the law and a punishable offence with jail time.

4. USING VPN
   As stated by the UAE Cybercrime laws, if caught ‘’using a false IP address or third-party address by any other means for the purpose of committing a crime or preventing its discovery’’ users can face fines between 500,000 – 2 million dirhams (136, 500 – 500,000 USD). For whatever reason including downloading copyrighted material, accessing a blocked or restricted you are risking a hefty fine or jail time.
   
   

5. TAKING AND SHARING PICTURES OF ROAD OR AVIATION ACCIDENTS Generally, taking pictures is risky business in the UAE particularly taking pictures of courts, military buildings and other prohibited installations. It is highly prohibited to take any photos of road accidents or aviation accidents ad post them on any social media platforms. This can attract a fine between 50,000 – 3million dirhams as well as the risk of deportation.