If you come from another country and wish to live in Dubai, then I suggest you leave all your possessions behind and get all you new things in Dubai. People may say that it is expensive in Dubai but in reality it is not. It may be expensive to rent a place or eat and drink outside but if you buy your own food and do your own cooking it is cheap. The clothes, furniture and appliances in this city is also very cheap.

There are lots of areas in the city where people could shop. The popular shopping areas of Dubai are malls and souks. There are more than 50 shopping areas in Dubai with countless more souks for people to choose from. The famous mall in this area is the Mall of the Emirates which has the distinction of being the largest mall outside of North America. This mall has more than 200 shops, cinemas and it even has its own ski center.

Famous souks in Dubai are the Gold Souk and the Spice Souk. These are not malls but historical markets that have thrived for many years. The Gold Souk is located at the mouth of a creek and visitors would admire the people selling gold in large quantities in this area with no security. Here you could buy gold in any design, be it gold bars, coins, bracelets or earrings. Prices are based on the weight of the gold itself and not on the craftsmanship. The SpiceSouk is located near the Gold Souk and was established since the beginning of Dubai. Here people trade in various spices.

If you want to bring home some souvenirs and gifts to your relatives and friends at home then you can choose from a variety of great Dubai goods. Some of the more popular gift items are Arabic coffee pots, antique silver jewelry ,brass items, silver and brass swords, Persian carpets and marble goblets.