Abu Dhabi Is Also A Paradise For Shopaholics
It doesn't matter if you want to look for some souvenirs, or just wander around trying to find something for yourself, a tour won't be completed without a little bit of shopping! In Abu Dhabi, not only you can buy whatever you want, but the whole shopping experience is also comfortable and convenient, allowing you to enjoy every moment of it. There're so many great places for you to buy yourself a piece of Abu Dhabi before leaving this city since this place is a brilliant blend of Souks - traditional markets and Shopping malls.
Visit any one of Abu Dhabi’s high-tech, supremely deluxe malls and you can shop whatever you want! My City Centre Masdar is the community’s location of choice for convenience shopping, dining, and leisure. This place is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, encompassing over 18,000 square meters, and brings a variety of the most sought-after international and local retail stores and varied dining options. The Deerfields Mall is another great spot. This place is just a 15-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and the idyllic coastal Al Muneera and Al Raha Beach communities. This mall boasts a collection of 200 stores over five floors, al-fresco dining areas showcasing bustling international and regional restaurants and cafés, and upbeat entertainment venues.
If you want to experience Abu Dhabi's rich culture while shopping, go to the city's most famous market - The Mina Market. This market is located near Abu Dhabi’s main port area and is one of the biggest markets in the city. There's Fish Souk where fishermen here load their catch onto the quayside and prepare for a day of haggling every morning. Across the road from the Fish Souk, the Al Mina Fruit and Vegetable Souk is bursting with color as sellers arrange fresh, gleaming produce outside shop doors. Yemeni mattresses and machine-made carpets dominate Abu Dhabi’s nearby Carpet Souk, located on Mina Road. Some of the sellers will make up Arabic-style cushions that are traditionally housed in a majlis (a sitting place to host guests) for a very reasonable price; the perfect memento from your trip to the city.
