Established in 1850, Deira’s traditional souk area now comprises a range of markets restored to showcase their original architecture. Grand Souk Deira, just steps away from the Spice Souk entrance, is an ideal shopping destination for gifts and traditional Arabian goods.

The market has a variety of goods on offer, including toys, household items and an array of gifts and keepsakes with the Arabian aesthetic. Examples include trays, spices, perfumes, herbs, shawls and other fabrics.

The shopping site emerged because of its close proximity to the harbor area, where merchants received goods from merchant ships that arrived from Africa and the subcontinent. More than 220 historic building facades have been refurbished and the surrounding urban spaces have been modified to enhance the visitor experience.