Dubai Municipality’s ‘Ramadan Souq’ is scheduled to commence on Saturday and will run until March 9, 2024. Located on the historic Old Municipality Street in Bur Deira, this traditional market marks the advent of the Holy month.
The Ramadan Souq has become a recurring event in Dubai, drawing citizens, residents, tourists, and visitors from around the world.
Within Dubai Municipality’s Ramadan Souq, there is a focus on delivering a distinctive shopping experience with competitive prices. The event encompasses a mini marketplace featuring various items and gadgets essential for Ramadan preparations. Special products for celebrating ‘Hag Al Laila’ are also available. Attendees can indulge in various services, live entertainment shows, and activities for children.
Dubai Municipality places significant emphasis on preserving and developing heritage sites and old markets across the emirate. Through the organization of entertainment, tourism, and commercial events, the municipality aims to showcase the historical and cultural importance of Dubai, while also supporting investors and attracting investment.
Operating from 10 AM to 10 PM, the Ramadan Souq’s timings provide ample opportunity for visitors to explore the market’s offerings.
Among these markets is the Grand Souq in Bur Deira, commonly known as the ‘Al Dhalam Souq’ or Darkness Market, renowned for its diverse range of products. Additionally, the Plates Market offers kitchen essentials like pots and trays. The area also features a men’s fabrics market and ‘Souq Al Manazer,’ offering a variety of goods. Furthermore, the ‘Al-Matarih Market’ is dedicated to the sale of armchairs and pillows (tikki).
Other notable markets in the vicinity include the food market, marine tools market, ‘Souq Al Khilak’ for fabrics, the perfume market, and the gold market, according to Arabian Business.
