Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Area: Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
Built to resemble a traditional souk and set within a much larger resort, Souk Madinat Jumeirah wins the top retail spot for atmosphere and has been a success from the moment it first opened. Wind towers top the low-rise buildings of Souk Madinat Jumeirah, lighting up at night to cast a romantic glow over the whole area, complete with winding canals and glorious outside eateries. Small wonder that Souk Madinat Jumeirah is such a magnet to tourists and residents.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah retail outlets
Home to about 75 boutique shops and over 20 enormously popular cafés, bars and restaurants, there’s a constant buzz to Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Retail outlets include the Camel Company, selling everything from mugs and T-shirts to soft toys and notepads, Gallery One, with its many images of Dubai – and Madinat Theatre, offering a wide range of shows.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah restaurants
The many restaurants and bars at Souk Madinat Jumeirah include the Italian favourite Segretto, the Moroccan Shoo Fee Ma Fee, and Jam Base - one of the best night spots in town. A must on the Dubai tourist map, Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a great place to appreciate Dubai’s efforts to wow the world with the scope of its imagination.