{"id":94871,"date":"2025-02-04T09:51:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T09:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/?p=94871"},"modified":"2025-02-04T09:51:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T09:51:48","slug":"preparing-for-ramadan-here-are-dubais-best-kept-shopping-secrets-from-vibrant-souqs-to-exclusive-pop-ups-discover-everything-you-need-to-prepare-for-the-holy-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/?p=94871","title":{"rendered":"PREPARING FOR RAMADAN? 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animation=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Ain Alalam &#8211; Rashad Iskandrni<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>4 February 2025:<\/strong> As Ramadan approaches, Dubai transforms into the ultimate Ramadan necessities shopping destination, offering a curated selection of <strong>exclusive exhibitions, souqs, and pop-ups<\/strong> across the city. Whether visitors are looking for artisanal oud, handcrafted abayas and jalabiyas, statement jewelry, or bespoke Ramadan d\u00e9cor, they\u2019ll find a treasure trove of unique shopping experiences\u2014all available for a limited time before the Holy Month begins. From <strong>hidden shopping gems in heritage<\/strong> souqs to <strong>modern fashion and lifestyle pop-ups<\/strong>, Dubai\u2019s diverse retail scene ensures every shopper can find something special while preparing for the season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-94868\" src=\"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1-300x212.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1-300x212.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1-1024x723.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1-768x542.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1-1536x1085.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1-400x284.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1-1080x763.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-04-at-12.15.11-PM-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>Ramadan Souq by Dubai Municipality <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Held by Dubai Municipality, the third edition of Ramadan Souq recently opened its doors, and will run until February 22, offering a vibrant shopping experience for families. Located at Al Ras in Deira, the market features affordable Ramadan essentials, gadgets, and items to help prepare for the Holy Month. Whether shopping for Hag Al Laila on February 14 or gearing up for the first day of\u00a0Ramadan, this market has everyone covered. In addition, the souq features a food area, live entertainment, workshops, and fun activities for kids.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>Exclusive pop-ups and exhibitions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFItIyJSbGo\/?igsh=YzJva3YzemZpYnpq\"><strong>Anti Ahhla<\/strong><\/a> exhibition will return from <strong>6th \u2013 9th February at Al Mizhar Wedding Hall Dubai<\/strong>. Expect Arabian clothes, perfumes, jewelry and more. Meanwhile, Emirati jewelry brand\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ailesjewelry\/\"><strong>Ailes Jewelry<\/strong><\/a> is set to launch their latest collection \u2013 The Tennis Edition during their pop-up at <strong>1&#215;1 Art Galler, Al Serkal Avenue on 6-7 February. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">For those looking for a premium fashion &amp; lifestyle exhibitions, make sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/modistadxb\/?hl=en\"><strong>Modista Exhibition<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Ramadan Edit, taking place on <strong>8th &amp; 9th Feb 2025 at Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road. <\/strong>Furthermore, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFYLRVyo_M5\/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet\">Ensemble Dubai<\/a> <\/strong>is returning for its annual Ramadan Souk on <strong>15 February at Kempinski Central Avenue.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Jewelry lovers can get crafting at <strong>Dubai Design District\u00a0(d3)<\/strong> from <strong>14-15 February<\/strong> as it transforms into a glittering haven of creativity by L\u2019ECOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef &amp; Arpels. Along with this, fashion &amp; beauty pop-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itgirl.uae\/\"><strong>It Girl<\/strong><\/a> will be running a Ramadan edition at <strong>Mirdif Avenue Mall from <\/strong><strong>21st February until 30th March 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Mark your calendars for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boulevardone\/reel\/DFFGQx-zwIe\/?hl=en\">\u2018Ramadan Trunk Show\u2019<\/a><\/strong> on <strong>22nd February 2025 at Address Skyview Hotel.<\/strong> Enjoy a day of shopping with friends and discover the perfect looks for Sahoor, Iftar your Eid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Another one to look out for is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3FYNaDxxaq\/?igsh=MWh1amFpN2VqZW0wbA%3D%3D\"><strong>SAWA<\/strong><\/a> \u201cTogether\u201d, a concept that brings together brands, entrepreneurs and artists under one roof. Immerse in a celebration of art, fashion, culture, and community as the next pop-up takes place on <strong>March 14-17 at Dubai World Trade Centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>Shopping Destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Popularly called <strong>Freej Al Murar<\/strong>, this vibrant shopping hub for traditional clothes is located in Deira. Whether you&#8217;re looking for custom-made or ready-to-wear traditional clothing like Jalabiyas, Abayas, Mukhawaras and more, this is the perfect place to shop ahead of Ramadan. Another must-visit destination for traditional clothing for women such as Abayas and Jalabiyas is <strong>Dubai&#8217;s Abaya Mall<\/strong>. Make sure to check out the jewelers, perfume shops, spas and salons<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">For a unique blend of heritage and shopping, <strong>Al Seef<\/strong> is the perfect spot. Set along Dubai Creek, it combines souk-style stores with modern boutiques, offering everything from handcrafted souvenirs to stylish fashion finds, all in a charming old Dubai setting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Of course, no shopping spree is complete without a visit to <strong>Global Village<\/strong>, the ultimate destination for Ramadan essentials. Stroll through the pavilions to discover an extensive range of traditional wear, home d\u00e9cor, perfumes, delicacies from across the world, and many more to prepare for the season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">For more inspiration on Dubai\u2019s shopping destinations, events, and exclusive Ramadan offerings, visit \u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitdubai.com\">www.visitdubai.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>\u2013 ENDS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/mhc_text][\/mhc_column][\/mhc_row][\/mhc_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mhc_section admin_label=&#8221;\u0642\u0633\u0645&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][mhc_fullwidth_menu admin_label=&#8221;\u0642\u0627\u0626\u0645\u0629 \u0628\u0639\u0631\u0636 \u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644&#8221; menu_id=&#8221;56&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221;] [\/mhc_fullwidth_menu][\/mhc_section][mhc_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; gradient_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; gradient_style=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; video_hide=&#8221;off&#8221; video_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_advanced_padding=&#8221;on&#8221; remove_padding=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; column_paddings=&#8221;padding-0pct&#8221; column_match_heights=&#8221;off&#8221; background_leak=&#8221;off&#8221; background_leak_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_leak_size=&#8221;25&#8243; separator_top=&#8221;off&#8221; separator_bottom=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; background_image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; background_image_position_x=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_position_y=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; animation_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; mobile_2_pr_row=&#8221;off&#8221; mobile_reverse=&#8221;off&#8221;][mhc_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][mhc_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][mhc_image admin_label=&#8221;\u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ainlogo.png&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; hoverfx=&#8221;scaleup&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; image_mask=&#8221;off&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":94869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94871","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coverage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=94871"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94871\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/94869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=94871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=94871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=94871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}