Spice Souk, Traditional marketplace in Deira district, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Spice Souk contains hundreds of vendors displaying mounds of colorful spices, herbs, dried fruits, nuts, and traditional medicinal products in wooden stalls.
The marketplace established itself as a central trading point along ancient maritime routes, connecting merchants from India, Persia, and East Africa with Middle Eastern buyers.
Merchants welcome visitors by offering samples of their spices while explaining traditional uses in Middle Eastern cooking and sharing preparation techniques for regional dishes.
The market operates daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with access through Al Ras Metro station or a one-dirham boat ride across Dubai Creek.
Vendors sell rare Persian saffron threads, Omani frankincense crystals, and specialized regional spice blends not found in regular stores or supermarkets.
Location: دبي
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 779W+3H4 - Deira - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Dubai
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-12:00
GPS coordinates: 25.26756,55.29706
Latest update: June 4, 2025 09:55
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