What souvenirs should I bring from Dubai?
Popular souvenirs from Dubai include:
- Gold and Jewelry: Famous gold items can be purchased at Gold Souk.
- Perfumes: Traditional Arabic perfumes such as oud and amber.
- Carpets and textiles: High-quality carpets and textiles with oriental ornaments.
- Dates: Delicious and nutritious dates, often packed in beautiful gift boxes.
- Traditional clothing: Abayas, kaftans and handmade scarves.
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