The Souk al Bahar in downtown Dubai, a modern shopping mall built in traditional Arabian market style on artificial Burj Lake
Exterior of Souk al Bahar, Arabesque shopping mall in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE opened in November 2008 Souk Al Bahar is an Arabesque shopping mall and entertainment destination located in the heart of the prestigious Downtown Dubai, on the Old Town Island. Souk Al Bahar features over 100 shops in an eclectic retail mix that includes 22 restaurants, cafés and lounges framing the souk’s extensive waterfront promenade. Souk Al Bahar (‘market of the sailor’) derives its name from both its traditional souk architecture of natural stone corridors, high archways and subdued lighting and its unique ‘sea-side’ location on an island in the Burj lake. The cultural theme flows throughout the mall, with boutique shops showcasing the Arabian heritage through a mix of authentic handicrafts, fashionwear, perfumes, carpets and furnishings. Dining at the Souk Al Bahar is a highlight, where one will find an international mix of causal to fine dining restaurants and cafés lining the waterfront promenade and overlooking the Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest building the world. Now open, Souk Al Bahar is a vibrant waterside dining, shopping and entertainment experience for Dubai’s socialites and a must-see destination for tourists.
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Location: The Souk al Bahar in downtown Dubai, a modern shopping mall built in traditional Arabian market styl
Photo credit: © Anna Stowe Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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