United Arab Emirates is a free trade zone. This means that the import duty is very low (4%), and the prices for imported goods may be even lower than in the producing country. Therefore, if you come to the Emirates, shopping here must certainly become one of the points of your holiday program.
What to buy in the UAE?
The main shopping formula in the UAE is high-profile brands, multiplied by a huge selection plus good discounts.
What can you buy in the Emirates? First, it's gold. Jewelry here is relatively inexpensive, and this despite the fact that the test for jewelry is the highest. Secondly, it's vintage clothing, shoes and accessories. Malls and shops in the Emirates can boast of a fantastic choice of all sorts of brands from around the world at discounted prices. In particular, it is advisable to buy outer clothing - fur coats, sheepskin coats and leather jackets . They are here only quality, natural, and the prices for them are quite acceptable.
Shopping in Abu Dhabi
Here you will find just a huge variety of retail areas: from ultra-modern malls, where you will find a boutique of luxury fashion houses, to markets like traditional UAE shopping places.
The largest malls in Abu Dhabi:
- Abu Dhabi Mall. There are more than 200 shops. Here you will find such famous boutiques as Paris Gallery, Areej and Faces. First of all, pay attention to perfume, cosmetics, sunglasses, bags and jewelry.
- Marina Mall. In addition to a huge variety of entertainment (100 m viewing platform, bowling, ice rink, restaurants, light music fountains), there are hundreds of boutiques of the world's leading brands.
- World Trade Center. This is a mall-market. It is a modern three-level interpretation of the traditional oriental bazaar and combines classical Arab architecture and modern design. Here, first of all, pay attention to the Arabian perfumery and cosmetics, jewelry, clothing and accessories.