Traditional and many multinational vendors reflect the essence of the Emirate. Purchase of goods into a real expedition, where visitors in one of the traditional markets may stumble upon this gem in the form of the antique rugs or buy clothing, poshituyu in the latest fashion, in art galleries and shopping butikah.Emiraty is a prestigious venue for cutting-edge trading company brands as well as the main place where local artists create their work highly.

Trade rows

In the capital, there are over 18 galleries and shopping centers. The largest commercial galleries located on the breakwater provides shelter Korniche 160 stores, including IKEA, Vullvors, Zara, Versace, Barberri, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, as well as the main supermarket, Karrefo and five cinemas. Wide selection of restaurants and establishments fastfuda can satisfy any taste, and visitors can enjoy coffee at any of the many coffee houses in the trade rows.

Sales Gallery has over 220 stores, including Bang Olufsen end, Betty Barclay, ENAR, Kenes Soul, Massimo Dutta, Tommy Hilfiger, Virgin Megastor and Body Shop. In the galleries there are also over 40 food stores, six movie theaters and co-operative supermarket. Fun Center and Bowling City are fertile pause for young buyers and their parents.

Opening hours of shops

Most commercial galleries are open from 10:00 to 22:00 from Saturday to Wednesday and from 10:00 to 23:00 on Thursdays. On Friday, stores open later and worked from 14:00 to 22:00 or 23:00. Grocery stores usually stay open until 1:00 AM. Separately, facing shops are usually closed for lunch from 14:00 to 16:00 and traded until 22:00 or 21:00.

Traditional souki

Souk – is the Arabic word to denote the word «market». Traditionally souki were a maze of narrow streets protected from the sun. Currently, they are rather a collection of small shops, but they still feel the relaxing effect of their predecessors. Here you will find works of art, items of national crafts, spices, antique items, oriental rugs and even a lot. Iranian souk is the most authentic soukom in Abu Dhabi, which will certainly have to visit, as well as the souk Al-Aina, who has retained a charming, slightly dilapidated irresistible force. Al Meena souk is required to attend to guests looking for carpets.