Typically when I travel, I tend to stay away from places and experiences that I can get here in
the United States. However, Dubai which is mainly known for its tall fancy
building and luxurious lifestyle, offered very little of a unique experience.
Also being an international/expatriate city, it was hard to get a true taste of
the indigenous Arab culture.
However, a trip to
the Textile Souk in Bur (old) Dubai provided a bit of the local culture I was
yearning for. To get to the Textile souk, we had to get on an Abra boat ride
(which only cost 1 dirham). The boat which had no railings offered no security
whatsoever! Despite my safety concerns, I enjoyed the boat ride, and my buddy
and I even made friends with one of the locals.
My time at the
Textile Souk was awesome. The market was filled with so many gorgeous fabrics
(definitely a fashionista’s haven). Haggling with the traders reminded me so
much of the markets back in my hometown of Lagos. After strolling down hallways of the sand-colored buildings, and copping a few
items, we called it a day and headed back to the glamorous parts of Dubai.
Below are pictures, I
hope you enjoy them.
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Ankara Pants& Bangle by Chic Therapy| Tee:Old Navy|Sandals:Target
 Checking out the traditional beaded flats |
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| Coconut drink for a beautiful day |
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| We checked out some spices, and the chicken masala spice smelled so gooood! |
So many Jalabiyas to choose from
How gorgeous are these throw pillows
Should I get this pink? (I ended up with the blue one in this post)
This shop attendant was a riot! We had so much fun in his shop--good times!
That's all folks. Have a great week!
