Your typical idea of a marketplace would be redefined when visiting local ‘souks’ in Abu Dhabi. Known for their rich spices and silk, these souks provide visitors the luxury of experiencing how the locals attend to their daily business duties. Stay at a hotel Abu Dhabi has to offer such as Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi which will offer you easy access to these marketplaces. This hotel in Abu Dhabi should definitely be considered when deciding on a place to be based at during your holiday here.
Tour the bustling Fish Souk where local fishermen are seen unloading their daily catch. For a wide range of colours and customs, a visit to Al Mina Fruit & Vegetable Souk must be made. Here one could purchase some of the best local produce at an affordable rate. Those meandering down Mina Street would be intrigued by the popular Carpet Souk where Yemeni mattresses and the most comfortable of Arabic cushions are available. Showcasing a fine array of pottery, spices and traditional clothing then Souk Al Zafarana is the place to be heading over to should you be requiring any of the above material. The two outdoor markets namely Souk Al Qaws and Souk Al Bawadi can also be explored but one must be prepared to bargain with the local tradesmen.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+