Shopping trips in Abu Dhabi
On a shopping trip to Abu Dhabi, practise your haggling skills at Abu Dhabi's souk markets, or keep cool on a trip through Abu Dhabi's shopping malls. Hunt down the best carpets in Al Meena or if you love designer labels, try shopping at Abu Dhabi Mall for glamorous international names.
Abu Dhabi shopping districts
For the best shopping on your trip, head to Abu Dhabi's many malls, including Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall. Dine in food courts, watch a film or try on designer labels. You'll find most malls around Abu Dhabi's Corniche and the Tourist Club Area. Take a trip to nearby Al Ain to cool down in air-conditioned shopping malls with household names from the West and the East.
Market shopping trips to Abu Dhabi
Take a trip to Abu Dhabi's bustling souk bazaars and be prepared to haggle. Visit Al Meena for the most famous souks – head straight for outdoor Iranian Souk for an authentic Abu Dhabi shopping experience as goods are brought in by boat every day. Or watch locals picking up something for lunch at the Fish Market. If you want to treat yourself in Abu Dhabi, take a trip to the Grand Souk on Sheikh Hamdan Street where you'll find Abu Dhabi's famous gold.
Abu Dhabi shopping: best buys
Flex your credit card in Abu Dhabi's shopping malls, filled with designer clothes. From your Abu Dhabi trip, take home a rich-coloured carpet, made in India, Afghanistan or Iran. If you enjoy traditional evenings in Abu Dhabi, buy an Arabic coffee pot - the local symbol of hospitality - and shisha pipe to recreate your Abu Dhabi trip when you get home. You can also pick up curved khanjar daggers or miniature dhow boats.
Top events
- International Fine Art & Antiques Fair Nov 2009 (annual)
- Al Wathba Racetrack 20 Aug 2009 - 19 Feb 2010; Thu and Fri only (annual)
- Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival Mar - Apr 2010 (annual)
- Red Bull Air Race World Series: Abu Dhabi Apr 2010 (annual)
- The Big Boys Toys Super Show Apr - May 2010 (annual)
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