Dubai Textile Souk, Dubai

Name: Dubai Textile Souk
Address: Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

#57 among attractions in Dubai

Shopping, Market, Flea market, Antiques

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The Dubai Textile Souk is a traditional souq of textile products in Dubai's historic Bur Dubai neighbourhood, along the Dubai Creek. It is located in the United Arab Emirates. Opposite to the textile souk on the other side of the Dubai Creek lie the Dubai Spice Souk and Dubai Gold Souk in Deira, accessible via the creek by special abra boats. It is open 10am to 10 pm Saturday to Thursday with some vendors taking a lunch break from 1-4pm and Friday is 4 pm to 10pm only. The souks of Dubai have a rich history of trade within the Persian Gulf region and have developed over time as Dubai urbanised rapidly. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 25°15'53"N, 55°17'40"E

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Bur Dubaiبر دبي (السوق الكبير)Dubai United Arab Emirates

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Dubai Textile Souk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dubai Museum, Dubai Spice Souk, Queen Elizabeth 2, BurJuman.

~980 ftSE
Museum, History museum
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Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai
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Neighbourhood
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~760 ftE
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Iranian Mosque, Dubai
1 min walk • The Iranian Mosque Hosainia is a Shia mosque Hosainia located near the old Textile Souk in the Bur Dubai district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mosque is also known as "Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque" who is the central figure or Shiism. It was originally built in 1979.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dubai Textile Souk?

Nearby attractions include Iranian Mosque, Dubai (1 min walk), Iranian Mosque, Dubai (2 min walk), Al Ras Public Library, Dubai (4 min walk), Hindu Temple, Dubai (4 min walk).

How to get to Dubai Textile Souk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dubai Textile Souk:

Bus

Big bus 6 (3 min walk)
Big bus 5 (6 min walk)

Metro

Al Ras • Lines: Green (8 min walk)
Al Ghubaiba • Lines: Green (9 min walk)