Shopping in Abu Dhabi
Information you need about the great shopping in Abu Dhabi!.
With innumerable glitzy malls, and a selection of authentic Arabic markets or souks to choose from, shopping in Abu Dhabi is a real pleasure. Benefiting from the same liberalisation as neighbouring Dubai, and incredible tax free discounts on pretty much everything you might want to buy, Abu Dhabi is the perfect place to stock up on all those essentials for less!
Amongst the best bargains to be had in Abu Dhabi, clothing, antiques and electronic goods are incredible value for money. Jewellery is cheap too – although you are best off making the short trip to Dubai for the duty free gold souk to get the best deals. Don’t be afraid to haggle over prices in Abu Dhabi. Prices in the souks are rarely fixed, and you can get up to half the price off on most things if you are willing to barter. In shops, there is less flexibility, but you should always ask. Treat the bargaining as a bit of fun, and be prepared to walk away rather than let things become an argument, and shopping in Abu Dhabi will be even more of a pleasure! Abu Dhabi shops are spread throughout various areas of the city, and it is advisable to take a short tour of the city in order to find the best places to buy. Taxi drivers will also be able to help and point you in the direction of a bargain if you ask them.
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