Dubai Souvenirs: 10 Things to Buy

Are you looking for Dubai souvenirs? There are lots of fun and unique products to buy or bring home as gifts to friends and family.

Souvenirs are one of the best ways to tell your friends and family that you are thinking about them while traveling, and it’s also something that’s fun to buy to yourself as a memory from your trip.

So, do you want to know what to buy in Dubai for your loved ones? Heres a list of 10 Dubai souvenirs to buy in the city:

Coffee

When in Dubai, make sure to stop by one of the local coffee roasters and buy some delicious Arabic coffee.

Buy a package of coffee and bring it back home, invite your friends over, sip on a cup of Arabic coffee, and chat about your travels. It’s one of the best souvenirs in Dubai.

Dates

Dates are a big part of Middle Eastern culture. During Ramadan, dates are given as gifts and eaten at the end of the fast. Dates are believed to be very healthy with its richness in fiber, iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Not only is it healthy, but it does also give you a good energy boost. For the best dates, visit the Bateel shops. There they have over 20 different types of dates, as well as many other treats to buy as souvenirs.

Persian rugs

If you’re looking for a really nice souvenir, then you should buy a Persian and Iranian rug. They’re pretty expensive, but on the other hand, they can last a lifetime if you take care of them right.

You can buy these high-quality carpets at the Persian Carpet House or National Iranian Carpets. They have all different kinds of patterns and colors available. You’ll find the Persian Carpet House on the first floor of the Mirdiff City Centre, and National Iranian Carpets at 16 Al Suq Al Kabeer St in Dubai.

Gold jewelry

Gold jewelry is one of the most popular Dubai souvenirs to buy. Dubai offers some of the best gold shops in the world, as well as cheaper prices.

Some of the most popular places to go jewelry shopping in Dubai are The Gold Souk and The Gold and Diamond Park. Joyalukkas, Damas, Damiani, Ary Jewelers, and Atlas Jewelry are popular as well.

This is one of the Dubai souvenirs that will make anyone happy. Buy it for yourself, a friend, your partner, or for some of your family members – they’re going to love you for it!

Spices

Buy some local spices and bring home the flavors of Dubai. The Spice Souk is the most famous and popular place in the city to buy spices. Here they have everything from common spices to rare spices you’ve never even heard or seen before.

This is definitely one of the best Dubai souvenirs for people who love to cook!

Hookah / shisha pipe

Most Arabic homes in Dubai have a hookah. Some people like to have it as a decoration, and some use it when having friends over.

For you who do not know, a hookah is a water pipe used to smoke shisha. Shisha is a type of tobacco sold with a variety of flavors, such as strawberry, honey, cinnamon, or apple, etc.

Stuffed animal camel

If you’re looking for some Dubai souvenirs for the little ones, then I can recommend buying a stuffed animal looking like a camel. These soft, cuddly, and cute toys will make any child happy.

Traditional Arabic coffee pot

If you’re planning to buy some Arabic coffee during your stay, I would also buy the Arabic coffee pots. These are called ”dallah” and can be used to brew and serve coffee, or as a decoration in your home.

The coffee pots can be made from both copper, brass, silver, and even 24-carat gold. So the prices vary depending on what kind of material you want. You can shop the coffee pots at the souks, as well as at the Dubai Coffee Museum.

Mirzam chocolate

Looking for a nice edible souvenir to bring back home? Visit Mirzam and buy some delicious local chocolate.

Mirzam is a local chocolate brand that makes chocolate with fresh ingredients and unique flavors. They have an Emirati chocolate collection where they have used both Loqaimat, Halawa, and Cardamom – which is very popular among both locals and tourists. The chocolates made with saffron are very popular as well.

Bakhoor incense

When strolling around in Dubai you’ll most likely feel the smell of bakhoor. Bakhoor is agarwood chips that they burn (like an incense) to get this unique aroma in a room.

They also sell a fragrance oil called ”oudh” in Dubai. This is made from the agarwood resin and gives a really nice smell. You can buy these oils pure, or mixed together with floral oils for a different fragrance.

Every time you’ll be using the bakhoor or oudh in your home, you’ll be reminded of your trip in Dubai!

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