Meena Bazaar
Meena Bazaar
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9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Situated in the historical district of Al Fahidi, Meena Bazaar is a cluster of shops spread across several streets. You’ll find great food here in the Little India of Dubai, as well as textiles, hand-embroidered apparel, unique antiques, spices, and jewelry. The bazaar is busy day and night—you can try visiting in the afternoon when it’s relatively quieter. Get here by metro or bus, and have cash ready, as smaller merchants may not accept credit cards. When you’re done taking it all in, the Dubai Museum and Dubai Creek are a short distance away. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Al Fahidi
How to get there
- Al Fahidi • 8 min walk
- Al Ghubaiba • 9 min walk
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- YounahKimSeoul, South Korea26 contributionsBest chocolats in the world.I visited meena bazar to buy chocolates. Actually I was about to buy them from the stores in the street but one guy showed me the chocolate store inside of one of buildings. I found genuin seller and his cholate price was reasonable. Some chocolates were made of stevia so diabeties patients can have some safely and also who are worried about being fat. I will give 10 put of 10. I went to Bellgium and I thought Bellgium chocolate was the best. Now my mind is chanhed. Dubai chocolate is the best!!! Thank u! 두바이 초코렛 너무 진하고 맛있네요. 저는 당뇨가 있어서 스테비아가 들어간 초코렛인데 전혀 이상하지 않고 맛있어요. 1키로에 120aed인데 이 초코렛이 제알 비싼거라고 하더라고요. 제가 올리는 명함가지고 잘 찾아서 가세여. 상인도 정직해 보입니다. 보통 초코렛은 1키로에 20aed거나 40aed입니닼Visited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten 15 September 2024
- Khursheed ADubai, United Arab Emirates5 contributionsService to humanityMy wife was looking for a wedding dress for next week's wedding party. we went to Meena Bazar and visited a mix of Indian and Pakistani fashion, and stepped into Bareeze, although my wife did not do any purchase there, what made it memorable was their courtesy, respect for elders, and most of all, their present of a courtesy water bottle! Thank you Bareeze, next time my wife will certainly shop at your place.Visited November 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 November 2024
- Sam BSeattle, Washington94 contributionsTourists are hassled on the street!This is a market where you have a mixture of decent stores and junky stores right next to each other. We went there with high expectations as my wife wanted some readymade, high end Indian tops. No such luck! If you want fancy materials and saris, this is a decent place to visit. Some good gold stores here with nice designs. We got approached at least 8 times for fake handbags and other items as we were walking around. Been there, done that - never again. Many other cities in the west have better stores and you don't get hassled on the street. The street paupers watch as you get off from your car and start hassling you within 30 seconds.Visited December 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 December 2024
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,553 contributions
Jan 2023
Meena bazar in Al Fahidi feels a bit like India or Pakistan. It is not a bazar in the classical sense of the word, but rather a cluster of small shops and restaurants in a labyrint of alleys and streets. Butchers, tailors, 5 dirham hairdressers, laundry places and groceries, very many small low-budget restaurants mostly offering Indian and Paistani food.
Beware of shopkeepers selling jewelry, traditional clothes, perfumes and spices who are experienced in dealing with ignorant tourists. Of course there are honest men among them, but bargaining without knowing real Dubai prices always ends in being overcharged or ripped of.
Beware of shopkeepers selling jewelry, traditional clothes, perfumes and spices who are experienced in dealing with ignorant tourists. Of course there are honest men among them, but bargaining without knowing real Dubai prices always ends in being overcharged or ripped of.
Written 7 February 2023
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NKB
Blackburn, UK6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Meena bazaar is known for asian clothes heavy r simple suits. I did buy 4 outfits and within 24 hours my clothes for ready and perfect.
However certain things in that area you need to be careful and alert.
As soon our taxi stopped group of guys approached us telling us to have a look at this place we kept on telling we wasnt interested when we got the to shop the shop keeper started showing us suits, because i wasnt interested i walked out.
They try to trick you buying herbs for hair loss and start showing pictures and asking to pray for them. We again got stopped this guy started talking to husband about hairloss and what herbs to use and dragged to a shop next thing you know hes putting oils in a bag and charging us 30 diarams. Thats when i shouted and said no we don't want it your wasting my time you was suppose show the herbs not sell them. The guy wasnt happy by then im dragging my husband out if the shop and ingoring him. When we went yesterday back to shop to pick up my clothes the shopkeeper asked did we buy any herbs, i told him what happened and he explained its a joke around here and not to buy anything from them.
You just need to be careful ingore the group of
Guys dont look at them and carrying on walking. Its actually not a bad bazaar you can get clothes cheaper from here compared to the uk.
However certain things in that area you need to be careful and alert.
As soon our taxi stopped group of guys approached us telling us to have a look at this place we kept on telling we wasnt interested when we got the to shop the shop keeper started showing us suits, because i wasnt interested i walked out.
They try to trick you buying herbs for hair loss and start showing pictures and asking to pray for them. We again got stopped this guy started talking to husband about hairloss and what herbs to use and dragged to a shop next thing you know hes putting oils in a bag and charging us 30 diarams. Thats when i shouted and said no we don't want it your wasting my time you was suppose show the herbs not sell them. The guy wasnt happy by then im dragging my husband out if the shop and ingoring him. When we went yesterday back to shop to pick up my clothes the shopkeeper asked did we buy any herbs, i told him what happened and he explained its a joke around here and not to buy anything from them.
You just need to be careful ingore the group of
Guys dont look at them and carrying on walking. Its actually not a bad bazaar you can get clothes cheaper from here compared to the uk.
Written 17 January 2020
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r0ewie
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands11 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Meena Bazaar is little India. Great for shopping Indian clothing and the street food is amazing and cheap. However, the numerous street vendours can drive you crazy. Every 2 meters you walk, another one turns up in your face, sometimes literally begging you to buy some fake bag or shoe.
Also know where to shop your Indian clothing. Do not get tempted with (very)low prices, because in the end you will end up with poor quality fabric and on top of that very bad tailoring work.
Also know where to shop your Indian clothing. Do not get tempted with (very)low prices, because in the end you will end up with poor quality fabric and on top of that very bad tailoring work.
Written 23 November 2022
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Dharmesh
Sohar, Oman2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Person came to me and tell me about my white hair and he tell by herbal treatment his hair became black in a 10day and treatment is very effective. He introduce himself as businessman. He offer help to purchase those things and i went with him and purchase 2 OIL from one grocery shop and then he bring me to herbal shop those herbal medicine very costly. after some time i realize that was scam my luck i am near by in that area i read google so many also suffer from same so immediately i went to those herbal shop and i see other person purchasing same with diffrent agent i start shouting in shop so the shopkeeper take to other shop and return back my money.
So take care if you suffer from same go to shop you will get your money.
So take care if you suffer from same go to shop you will get your money.
Written 29 June 2024
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Benaifer M
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
An extremely scary incident took place with us at Meena Bazaar. We were females including my 2 daughters aged 13 and 5. My mom on the wheelchair and my 2 sisters. One guy was continously staring at my daughter and started following us. If we crossed the road he would also cross the road. We noticed this for 10- 15 mins and later we entered a shop..within 2 mins he also entered the shop along with 2 more men. They kept on staring at my daughter. They left the shop and came back 10 mins later again staring at her. I was busy shopping and observed my daughter in tears when i asked her she told me the whole incident. Me along with my sisters confronted them and threatened if we should call the cops. They immediately ran from that place. God knows what intentions they had.
Written 27 March 2024
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829frederickt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Feb 2023
I purchased tailored suits, jackets, and shirts from Santoba, and the service is always great. Mr Ali IS my knowledgeable on fabrics and design. In addition, the actual tailors were precise on measurements and fit.
Guys, if you are visiting Dubai or a resident, and you enjoy high level fashion that is fit to your body, Santoba is a must stop.
I give a consistent ***** 5 STARS*****
Guys, if you are visiting Dubai or a resident, and you enjoy high level fashion that is fit to your body, Santoba is a must stop.
I give a consistent ***** 5 STARS*****
Written 24 February 2023
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Tanz67
UK38 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Rating this 2/3 as it was not as we expected the bazaar to be.
This bazaar is made up of individual shops in an area, spread out on a number of streets.
However we enjoyed the route from the spice & gold souks on a water taxi at a very low rate of one Dirham.
This bazaar is made up of individual shops in an area, spread out on a number of streets.
However we enjoyed the route from the spice & gold souks on a water taxi at a very low rate of one Dirham.
Written 8 December 2022
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Nosheen Q
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
While the street hawkers in meena bazar Dubai are friendly and helpful, if you are looking to buy Indian gold jewellery avoid Kalyan’s jewellers. Malabar is much better. You can tell by how many customers you see in the store. Kalyan salesman was dishonest and gave me gold worth half the value. I trusted him and he took advantage of my trust. I knew right after I made the deal that he tricked me. I will not go there again ever. Hope this helps a few people.
Written 12 November 2022
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SOMENDRA PRATAP SINGH
Mumbai, India16 contributions
Jan 2020
As soon as we put our first step in meena bazar, we knew its similar to india !!!! Well if you are in dubai and totally dont want to recall any indian memories then you can avoid it but i liked the place as i like bargaining for the goods i buy.
If you have ever done shopping in New Delhi @ SN, Janpath & Lajpat nagar, you'll get the same experience here also.
You can bargain for half of the price infact !!!. You can get watches, perfumes, dry fruits, chocolates here.
If you wana try food then ask someone for Nihal Restaurant. We tried parantha there and it was worth trying. Another place for foodies is Kailash Parvat.
Overall its a nice place for those who wanna have some indian experience in Dubai.
If you have ever done shopping in New Delhi @ SN, Janpath & Lajpat nagar, you'll get the same experience here also.
You can bargain for half of the price infact !!!. You can get watches, perfumes, dry fruits, chocolates here.
If you wana try food then ask someone for Nihal Restaurant. We tried parantha there and it was worth trying. Another place for foodies is Kailash Parvat.
Overall its a nice place for those who wanna have some indian experience in Dubai.
Written 21 January 2020
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Shyam K
Agra, India7 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
It was pleasure to be in Dubai from 09 December to 14 December 2019.Well decorated building and markets with attractions like Burj Khalifa, Global Village, Dubai Frame, Glow world, Desert Safari beautiful Marina and other beaches and also Great Masjid at Abu Dhabi and many more places with great pleasure everywhere. Miracle garden was unique and spectacular.
We liked and loved the tour, having beautiful memories.
We liked and loved the tour, having beautiful memories.
Written 11 January 2020
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Depends on where you are buying it from.
Written 10 April 2023
Culture09058187616
Lucknow District, India
Hello sir
I need tailoring job in meena bazar
Please give me your Email id i send my cv
Written 9 March 2021
Debotosh C
Helsinki, Finland
Why brand new iphone is cheaper in Meena Bazar compared to Dubai Mall or Apple store? Is it genuine or fake or what's the story behind, how do they sell in this prices? Confused should I buy or not, need expert suggestion.Thanks
Written 21 December 2020
Most of the shops sells the genuine iPhone with Apple guarentee.they get in wholesale so the price vary to the Apple store
Written 21 December 2020
Hi, i would like to make a dress by a tailor. Can someone please advise me where to do?
Written 6 November 2019
Hi bought perfumes from Meena bazaar.. When opened it was so fake, they said they can't sell fake item In Dubai as law is strict there.. But this retailer next to Meena jeweller gave me all 3 fake perfumes of branded items... Don't trust retailers of Meena bazaar they could be good only for copy products but not the originals...
Written 7 July 2019
Hii
Sorry for such a situation.if you are still in Dubai you can go to the shop and complain them.or else you can go to the economic department also
Written 7 July 2019
Hey there! Can someone please help me out here please.. Can you please tell me where I can buy bridal lehengas in Meena Bazaar.
Written 21 June 2019
Hi bought perfumes from Meena bazaar.. When opened it was so fake, they said they can't sell fake item In Dubai as law is strict there.. But this retailer next to Meena jeweller gave me all 3 fake perfumes of branded items... Don't trust retailers of Meena bazaar they could be good only for copy products but not the originals...
Written 7 July 2019
Anyone know any specific shop or vendor in Meena Bazaar that sells good pakistani clothes kurti/shalwar kameez? Like someone who you have dealt with and bought from before? Also any recommendations on specific tailors to use?
Written 28 May 2019
Hi! I wanted to know what are some good stores in Meena Bazaar for getting Punjabi-type Patiala outfit for a 12-13 year old girl.
Thanks in advance :D
Written 25 May 2019
HI , not remember the name but there are many shops to move around for good outfits for sure
Written 28 May 2019
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