Souk is the
name for the traditional markets of which there are many in Dubai’s old
city.
Although a bit shabby looking, bargains are to be had as long as you haggle till you drop.
The Big Bus
Tour ticket gives you 24 hours of on and off touring around Dubai City and the
beaches to the north. It has a great
commentary and takes you to all the major attractions in the city including the
Souks, museums, landmarks and shopping centers.
What people
didn’t tell us when we bought the ticket, was that Friday is the holy day of
the week for Muslims and that most Souks as well as all the attractions are
closed till late afternoon. 
The Souks and
shopping centers stay open till midnight but the Big Bus stops running after
5:30pm?? Anyway the train is very good
and although a bit squashy at peak times, it is very cheap. Taxis’ are also very common and very
reasonably priced (cheap really) when those shopping legs get sore.
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