Must-see shopping in Abu Dhabi

This small art gallery hosts exhibitions by emerging local artists. A good opportunity for fine-art fans to pick up a piece of original work. The gallery…

These hand-painted ceramic tiles are an original and easy-to-pack memento of your trip. There are both traditional Islamic tile decorations and more…

Cookies with a local twist using flavours such as cardamon, pistachio, dates, saffron and Arabic coffee as ingredients. Buy a pack of six to take the…

Carpets, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, exquisite vases, marble inlay furniture and calligraphy are among the artworks from around the Islamic world…

Foodie nirvana, elevating the humble date to gourmet levels. Select a range of different varieties from the Medjool to the khidri or go straight for a…

A delightful browsing experience with old furniture and textiles hobnobbing with new paintings, ceramics and sculpture by local Gulf artists. It's a royal…

Foodies with a sweet tooth will probably want to bring home some of these cookies which use traditional Middle Eastern flavours such as date, saffron,…

Spread over three floors, this carpet gallery has more than 4000 carpets to choose from, making it one of the largest collections of carpets in the Middle…

The UAE's homegrown book chain is a good place to pick up the local bestseller From Rags to Riches: a story of Abu Dhabi. There's a small section…

From neon-coloured painted camel statues and wooden boxes engraved with Arabic calligraphy to salt and pepper shakers printed with Emirati figures,…

Luxury UAE fragrance range based on Emirati culture and heritage. Oud (incense made from agarwood), saffron, bergamot, frankincense and rose are the key…

Head here for a huge range of pretty, embroidered jalabiyas (traditional kaftans native to the Gulf) that make for wonderfully comfortable lazy weekend…

Gourmet date products for you to take a little taste of the Gulf home. Choose from chocolate-covered dates or the little morsels stuffed with candied peel.

Heading out on a desert adventure? Stock up on all your camping and off-roading equipment needs here. Also rents mountain bikes (from Dhs150 per day).

Luxury fragrances, oils, home scents and skin care using the heady scents of oud (incense made from agarwood), rose, jasmine and saffron.

The Middle East's big name in roasted nuts. Head here for quality pistachios, almonds and cashews as well as mixed nut and fruit mixes.

Born in Lebanon in the '60s, Maison Samira Maatouk is a big name in Arabic coffee. At this kiosk in Marina Mall, it sells its signature roasts.

Has a good selection of international ingredients and food items.

This small mall dedicated to the more extravagant end of the shopping market (the Lamborghini dealer is here) is worth a quick look if you're into…

Inside Etihad Towers' podium building, this mall is all about big-name designer boutiques. International names from Cartier to Versace all have a presence…