Shopping & markets Updated 18 October 2026
Souk Madinat Jumeirah: A Souk Built Indoors
An air-conditioned market inside a resort complex, with waterways, restaurants and the best free view of the Burj Al Arab. What it is good for.
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Shopping & markets Updated 11 October 2026
Dubai Shopping Festival: What Is Actually Discounted
Weeks of sales, raffles and late openings across the malls in the cool season. When it runs, what really drops in price, and whether to move your dates.
Shopping & markets Updated 30 September 2026
How tourists claim the VAT refund in Dubai: kiosks, minimum spend and what actually qualifies
The UAE refunds most of the VAT on shopping taken out of the country. Who qualifies, the minimum spend, what is excluded, and the airport step people miss.
Shopping & markets Updated 28 July 2026
Shopping in Dubai, Malls, Souks and Outlets
Where to shop in Dubai and what is worth buying: the two giant malls, the outlet centres, the gold and spice souks, plus the tax refund for visitors.