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mood to bring some home. Prepare to be dazzled by rows of show windows eagerly displaying pure gold necklaces, bibs, earring, rings, bangles, and cuffs, as well as vast collection of rings with almost every combination of semi-precious stone mounted on its surface.
5. GET LOST IN NAIF Naif lies on the opposite side of
Dubai’s Bur side. This is where you’ll bump into an interesting collection of people from almost every part of the Middle East. Score affordable goods here which are priced even lower than that of souks. Dare to get lost in a maze of stalls and stores and take a break at Kabul Darbar, an authentic Afghan restaurants nestled deep within a tangle of stores selling abayas. 6. RIDE A CAMEL AT THE DESERT This is an experience that is difficult to miss. The Arabian desert connecting Dubai and Oman is a place worth exploring while the sun is still out. After a roller coaster ride that’s dune bashing, you’ll have your chance to ride on camel and wander not far from the desert encampment. Along the way you’ll find the bedouins making Arabian bread, and maybe a falconer stroking his falcon’s feathers. The more popular option is to explore the desert come late afternoon to night. However, the morning schedule works just as well minus the evening crowd. Stay close to your guide for this one as there as scorpions and snakes beneath the dunes in certain areas. EC
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