Dubai Spice Souk
- Plan for about 45 minutes
- Deira
- Accessibility not confirmed
Narrow lanes in Al Ras, Deira, lined with shops selling spices, dried herbs, frankincense, tea, rugs and souvenirs, next to the Gold Souk and a short walk from the Old Souk abra station.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| EntryFree entry to the market lanes. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
What to see
- Spices, herbs, frankincense, tea and incense sold from open stalls
- Household goods, textiles, rugs and souvenirs in the side lanes
- Next to the Gold Souk and close to the Old Souk abra station
- Part of Dubai Municipality's restored Spice Souq heritage axis
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for the Spice Souk on Baniyas Street, Deira.
Open the location of Dubai Spice Souk in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near Spice Souk (30 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- Entry is free; prices are usually open to bargaining.
- Official opening hours were not published on an official page we could check.
- Ask to smell or taste before you buy loose spices, and check how they will be packed for travel.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Where is the Spice Souk?
In Al Ras, Deira, on Baniyas Street, next to the Gold Souk and near the Old Souk abra station on Dubai Creek.
What is sold in the Spice Souk?
Spices and herbs for Arabic and South Asian cooking, frankincense, shisha tobacco, tea, incense, rugs, textiles and household items.
Is it worth combining with the Gold Souk?
Yes. The two markets are next to each other and linked by the municipality's heritage trails.
Where this information comes from
- Location, goods sold, haggling, coordinates: en.wikipedia.org
- Spice Souq Axis (359 m) and linked markets: dm.gov.ae
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