Spice Market

• Address: 26 34 St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Tel .: +971 56 622 2982
• Website: mabteatrading.com

There were times when spices cost more than gold. Of course, this is all in the distant past, but today we cherish these fragrant grains that make our food tastier and more intense.

general information

In the modern metropolis of Dubai , there is an old and very colorful spice market, where you can buy any spice and, in addition, a lot of Arab goods. The market has found its place among supermarkets and skyscrapers in the old part of the city of Deira . It is very different from ultra-modern trading platforms, and consists of small numerous shops. Interestingly, even the famous Dubai malls can not boast of such diversity and quality of goods as the spice market in Dubai. The market itself is surrounded by many shops and supermarkets, against which it looks like an ancient relic of the city.

What's interestnig?

To plunge into the fragrant world of oriental cuisine and to learn all its smells and subtleties is possible only in the spice market in Dubai. The atmosphere of the old market will remind the oriental fairy tale, where among the shops you can see vendors in national costumes, and delicious aromas turn their heads. Even if you do not plan to buy anything, visit the spice market in Dubai and get a lot of impressions:

1. The market consists of small streets with an incredibly large number of shops, filled with bags of spices and slides of seasonings. Coming here, you can call the seller any dish, and he will instantly prepare you a suitable mixture for him.
2. The most popular spices sales are cloves, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper. In addition to spices and seasonings, you can buy nuts, herbs, dried fruits, beans, dates, orange and rose water, traditional Arabian souvenirs.
3. Barbaris will be offered to you in every shop. These dried berries with sweet and sour taste are a favorite seasoning for the local population. Dried barberry is found in almost all restaurants in Dubai, especially in plov. For example, "Rice with jewels" is a delicious Persian recipe for pilaf, which also includes dried apricots, pistachios, orange water and almonds. Also made from barberry are hot sweet drinks, such as "sahlep". All these recipes will be shared with you in the spice market in Dubai.
4. Saffron is the king of spices all over the world. Vendors in the spice market in Dubai argue that ordinary-looking petals that we sell in supermarkets are not saffron, but safflower, the so-called saffron for the poor. From safflower thicken caramel and food colorings. A real, good saffron is sold in Dubai in beautiful bouquets. Store these long maroon stamens in transparent boxes, otherwise they will lose the brightness of color and aroma. In the Arab countries with saffron, ice cream, milk casseroles and grains are prepared - a delicious rice pudding, a traditional dish that is served only at weddings. In addition to flavoring qualities, saffron is an aphrodisiac, it is good to knock down the temperature and chase melancholy. Legends say that it was thanks to saffron that Cleopatra kept her radiant complexion.
5. Unusual spices. In addition to the condiments that are familiar to us on the market, we can also buy exotics:

• Black lemon is used in fish dishes and added to the chicken. Somali black lemons are added to the soup, and it is not difficult to find them on the market, all dried lemons lie on the shelves by the mountains;
• whole dried lime from Iran, with which they stew meat and make tea;
• The roots of orchids are used in desserts instead of gelatin;
• huge bags of rosebuds, of which make rose water, are sold in every shop.

Rules of buying spices on the market in Dubai

On the market, be sure to bargain, the price is not the final price. Sellers are very friendly, competent and with great pleasure will tell you everything about spices, their origin, rules of use and storage. Having talked with the seller and having listened to it, you can buy everything 2-3 times cheaper. But at the same time, please praise his product and smile, here it is loved and appreciated. A good bargain awaits and when buying a large amount of spices in one shop.

And one more important point: the spice market in Dubai is better to go to the end of the trip. Many spices are sold fresh, because they need to be dried in a box of cardboard and then transferred to hermetically sealed containers.

Features of visit

The spice market in Dubai is located near the perfume market and the Gold Market . It works all days of the week from 10:00 to 22:00, Fridays from 16:00 to 22:00.

How to get to the spice market in Dubai?

This oriental bazaar is very conveniently located, therefore it will not be difficult to get to it. There are several ways for this:

• Metro - on a green branch, you need to go to the nearest station from the Al Ras Metro Station market and the next one, "Baniyas Station";
• abra - swim in the Arabian abra will be convenient for those who live near the Dubai Creek Bay, this is a very popular way for locals and tourists;
• taxi - a trip from the opposite end of the city will cost you up to $ 10.