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
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Al Fahidi
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- Al Fahidi • 8 min walk
- Al Ghubaiba • 9 min walk
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,719 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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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
June 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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Clive R
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK2,042 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Came across Meena Bazaar with my daughter when showing her around Dubai Creek. Like other people as soon as we walked into the area we were approached by a couple of guys wanting to sell me hair restorer...how we laughed...I’m bald and 60 plus so no chance.
We browsed a couple of shops to try and get my granddaughters some summer clothes but got hassled so much it wasn’t worth it. However, as we were about to leave we found a shop that let us browse with no pressure and we did buy some clothes.
It’s a real shame p because I loved the area with all the Indian influence. These guys just don’t get it, leave us alone and we will spend money!!!!!
We browsed a couple of shops to try and get my granddaughters some summer clothes but got hassled so much it wasn’t worth it. However, as we were about to leave we found a shop that let us browse with no pressure and we did buy some clothes.
It’s a real shame p because I loved the area with all the Indian influence. These guys just don’t get it, leave us alone and we will spend money!!!!!
Written 4 March 2020
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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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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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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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Benaifer M
2 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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Subrata
Navi Mumbai, India513 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
It was a great place for shopping cloths, Jewellery, Watches, Perfume, Dry Fruits, Chocolates, premium copies of international expensive brands. No need to go to Gold Shoks, this place will meet all your requirements.
A must visit and carry lots of cash or a credit card with high credit limit. Haha...
A must visit and carry lots of cash or a credit card with high credit limit. Haha...
Written 29 January 2024
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DIPALI S
Navi Mumbai, India260 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Indians will feel instantly at home in this market.We bought lots of dates and chocolates from here.
Be very careful about the scamsters many people have talked about.We went there in the evening and as soon as we alighted from car,we were approached by some pakistanis selling medicines for knee problem and flat belly.With firmness we simply walked on and avoided them.
We had dinner at Kamat's which was ok.
But while going back,we had to walk a very long distance to get a taxi.
Be very careful about the scamsters many people have talked about.We went there in the evening and as soon as we alighted from car,we were approached by some pakistanis selling medicines for knee problem and flat belly.With firmness we simply walked on and avoided them.
We had dinner at Kamat's which was ok.
But while going back,we had to walk a very long distance to get a taxi.
Written 24 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
Yes you can go by taxi they drop you but dont take help from mens whose asking you to take some shops because they get commission if you directly to shops you will get better price.
Written 12 March 2019
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