A Trip to the Souqs!

This morning we met another couple for a trip to the souqs. We were there by 8:30 to get a parking spot as parking becomes a challenge the later it gets. On the weekends the souqs get very crowded, so it was nice to go early and be able to take some pictures (as you are not supposed to take photos of the locals). The souqs are open from about 9-12 and then again from 4-8.

First we went to Souq Waqif. This souq recently received a major transformation but still closely reflects the spirit of the olden day markets. Here you will find winding hallways with store after store spilling their goods onto the concrete. You can find anything here from perfumes, to spices, to tools, and chocolates!

I wanted to take a picture of Michael by all of the candy because he has quite a sweet tooth! Of course everyone thought that I needed my picture taken...but where??? Thanks to Michael's wonderful recommendation, my picture is among the nuts! I believe I heard Michael say something about me having something in common with baskets of nuts...but he promises he said nothing of the sort!

You can actually make a meal out of sampling at the souqs. They will let you taste anything...you can even unwrap candy just for the taste!!! Spices and nuts are priced per kilogram (about 2 pounds).


We also stopped by the Gold Souq. Talk about gold!!! Store upon store of GOLD bangles, necklaces and earrings.