Deira Covered Souq

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  • Address
    Naif Rd, Deira
  • 07:00 - 12:00 & 17:00 - 19:00 , Fri 17:00 - 19:00

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Lonely Planet review

Unfortunately not much of the old covered souqs that existed around 30 years ago remain now - the Deira Spice Souq is all that's left of the Old Souq, once the largest in the Gulf. Naif Souq is covered, like traditional bazaars, while nearby Deira Covered Souq is covered only in parts and is more a warren of small shops on narrow lanes spreading across a number of old Deira blocks.

You'll find everything from tacky textiles and plastic kitchenware to Iranian saffron and henna, but even if you're not keen on shopping, the souqs provide an insight into the lives of Emiratis and expat workers in Dubai.