Archive for November 27th, 2009

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Dubai Tour 3

November 27, 2009

entrance to the Deira gold souk, DubaiWelcome to the Gold Souk. This is the old gold souk. There is a new gold souk across the Creek in Bur Dubai.
Kanz jewellry store near entrance of the Deira gold souk, DubaiJewelry of every kind is to be had, for a price.jewellry store window full of golden bracelets, Deira gold souk, DubaiGolden bracelets galore.
Deira gold souk, DubaiThe stores stretch for a significant distance. Next up – abra ride to Dubai Heritage Village.

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Dubai Tour 2

November 27, 2009

Deira spice soukOnce we climbed down out of the bus, we crossed the street to the spice souk. As you can see, the students dressed all in black look very similar, so I made a point of noticing what the handbag of my assigned guide looked like, so I wouldn’t get lost.Deira spice soukThe seller was happy to show us his wares. The smell was heavenly. Wish I could capture that digitally for you.Deira spice souk
Deira textile store near the spice soukNot all the shops have spices. The wares vary. This is a textile shop with lovely fabric and clothes. From here we proceeded to the gold souk, so that will be in the next post.

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