Question 1

What is the best time of the day to visit Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

In a typical day, one can visit Dubai Spice Souk around 11.00 am. Considering huge crowd during evening time, the first-time visitors and other shopping enthusiasts are advised to come in the mid-morning. It gives a perfect atmosphere to explore every shop and buy their desired products. However, tourists are requested to wear hats or shawls on the head as the climate is very hot. Additionally, they can carry drinking water while coming and a sunscreen lotion just in case.

Question 2

What is unique about Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

In Dubai, the Old Spice Souk is incomparable to any other destination because of its amazing shopping experience that offers a huge variety of herbs, spices and flavours. This place is filled with hundreds of small shop vendors who stock fresh goods like food ingredients, groceries, nuts and fruits, and so on. The best part here is that tourists can get only the top quality products at the cheapest prices that came from different parts of the world.

Question 3

How long does it take to go around Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

To traverse and explore all shops in the Spice Souk, one can take at least 1 – 2 hours and get the best goods out of it. The entire landscape is filled with narrow streets having open and closed rooftops. These parallel lines are well connected, and one can move easily from one street to another. If you feel tired, you can take a soft drink or a snack and boost your energy instantly.

Question 4

How many types of spices are available in Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

There are nearly 15 – 20 different types of spices are available. As we know, in Middle-Eastern recipes, spices and herbs play a vital role, and it’s found in huge varieties. However, the most commonly used spices are cumin, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, sumac, baharat, caraway, aniseed, allspice, and cinnamon. Interestingly, the Baharat means mixed spices in Arabic, and it gives a sweet, smoky flavour. Most of the spices are imported from countries like India, Pakistan, and Iran.

Question 5

Are medicinal herbs also available at Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are certain shops exclusively for medicinal herbs and other healthcare products. Tourists rush here and buy the necessary medicinal herbs to cure their troublemaking diseases and fatigues. Since they’ve come from different countries, it ensures organic products without adding any supplements. If anyone in your family suffers from incurable diseases, they can get the best medicinal herbs here.

Question 6

Other than spices what things are available at Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

Apart from spices, there are plenty of items bought and sold every day in Dubai Spice Souk. The place is also famous for household items, groceries, and other products necessary for daily usage. Many cooking lovers visit here and buy rich ingredients to make any Arabic cuisine. The place also has medicinal herbs, fragrances, and many more. There are eateries located in small dots here and there. Tourists can take a break while shopping and get hydrated instantly or grab street food.

Question 7

What is the nearest metro station to Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

Al Ras Metro Station is the closest one to this place. Once you reach the metro station, you need to take a boat ride and arrive at the Spice Souk.

Question 8

Is it cheaper to buy spices from Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The cost of spices in Dubai Spice Souk is relatively cheap when compared to other places like supermarkets and household shops. But if tourists are good at bargaining, they can get the best prices ever.

Question 9

What is the must-buy item from this market?

Accepted Answer

From the name ‘Dubai Spice Souk’ itself, it is evident that spices are the most sought-after product in this market. The world’s best quality of spices is available here, and it can be bought at the cheapest prices. Other than spices, the place is also best for saffron, and it is sold in huge amounts.

Question 10

Is parking facility available at Dubai Spice Souk?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the place is not featured with parking facility. It is difficult to park your vehicle near the souk. Hence, one needs to park his car/bike at nearby parking lots and walk from there. And that’s why people are requested to use public transport, which is running throughout the year on a regular basis.