Behind the United Arab Emirates, over the last few decades, the reputation of a landmark country has been firmly entrenched, where it is possible, with great profit, to acquire everything that only the soul would like. Of course, experienced travelers can disagree with this statement, they say, there are places for shopping and more rewarding. But in any case in the Arab Emirates there will be gifts and souvenirs for every taste and purse. About what can be brought from the UAE and will be discussed in our article.
What souvenirs to bring from the UAE?
Let's start with what you can bring from the Arab Emirates, as memorable souvenirs for loved ones.
- A wonderful souvenir from the UAE will be a variety of sweets, of which in this eastern country a great many. Sherbet, rahat-lukum, halva, nougat -that's a little bit of sweet riches. A separate niche among Arabian sweets is occupied by dates, which are cooked here in a thousand and one ways: with vanilla, in chocolate, in honey, etc. Packaging dates with a weight of 150 grams will cost an average of 7 €.
- As a souvenir from the Emirates, it is worth buying a figure of a camel - the main symbol of this eastern country. Any souvenir shop is full of large and small camels, skillfully made of various materials: plastic, copper, plush, wood and leather. Prices for such a souvenir range from 2 to 22 €.
- It is impossible to imagine Emirates without coffee, so a perfect gift will be dalpu - an Arab coffee pot with a spout. Buy this not only beautiful, but also a useful little thing also possible in any souvenir shop, but it is better to do it in special malls. One has only to remember that the best dalpu are made of copper.
- Popular as a souvenir from the Emirates and a composition of sand brought from different parts of the country. They are called the "Seven Sands" and represent a multicolored sand that is oddly poured into various containers.
- For tobacco lovers, there will be no better gift from the UAE than a smoking pipe made by local craftsmen from wood or clay. Must be to taste them and local tobacco.
- If we talk about expensive souvenirs, we can not ignore hookahs, jewelry and products made from camel wool.
Finally, let's say a few words about what things to export from the UAE can not. The objects prohibited for export from the country are: wild animals, seeds and fruits of palm trees, as well as objects of cultural or historical value. When exporting jewelry from gold, silver and carpets, you will have to present a check from the store.