- What to bring from the UAE from expensive things
- Delicious souvenirs from the United Arab Emirates
- Shopping with a national character
Until recently, the United Arab Emirates was a region closed to European tourists. But fortunately for those who like to travel to exotic countries, today the resorts of this country hospitably welcome everyone. You can soak up the sun, plunge into the gentle waves of the Persian Gulf, and also walk around the city every day, marveling at the architectural masterpieces. In this article, we will take a closer look at the country and tell you what to bring from the UAE to relatives, friends and colleagues, for which purchases you will need considerable financial resources, and which ones will cost mere pennies.
What to bring from the UAE from expensive things
Conventionally, all purchases of tourists in the United Arab Emirates can be divided into expensive and economical, the first group of goods includes: elite perfumery; electronics and household appliances; hand-woven woolen or silk carpets; khanjars, traditional Arab daggers; hookahs; pearls, jewelry made of precious metals.
Let's dwell on some of these items in more detail. The desire to buy elite perfume or eau de toilette in the UAE diminishes before our eyes at the price, but the quality is worth it. Alternatively, many tourists buy locally produced oil-based perfumes. It should be applied directly to the body, as it leaves streaks on clothes, retains its aroma for a long time, and its price is an order of magnitude lower.
Tourists know that carpets will be expensive, especially if they are interested in this issue in other countries of Asia or the Middle East. Handicraft, craftsmanship, natural silk or wool - all this is reflected in the cost, on the other hand, such a gift can be used for many decades, recalling an exotic journey.
When buying local edged weapons, you need to learn in more detail about the rules for exporting such goods from the country, so that you do not run into trouble at the border later. When buying hookahs, there may also be some secrets, for example, souvenir products are popular, which look beautiful, but cannot be used for their intended purpose. In addition, hookah is not a gift for everyone; it is usually presented to a good friend or relative, in connection with an important date or anniversary.
Delicious souvenirs from the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, as in other countries of the region, the following types of edible souvenirs are most widespread: exotic fruits; sweets; spices. It is clear that not all fruits will be able to reach the tourist's home, especially if he lives on the other side of the world. First of all, guests pay attention to dried fruits, which will perfectly endure the most tiring journey. Among the favorite garden gifts are dates, in specialized departments and stores you can find their varieties - in chocolate, honey, vanilla, a cool gift - a jar of date jam.
Of the sweet products, the so-called "Iranian sweets" are popular (this name stuck to them), this is the well-known Turkish delight, baklava, sherbet and nougat. In local markets you can see a huge amount of spices and herbs, buy cardamom and cinnamon, Somali incense, black and allspice. By the way, cardamom is one of the favorite spices of the inhabitants of the Emirates, it is an integral part of the coffee ceremony. Coffee with an extraordinary taste also becomes a good gift, a real copper turk will be an excellent addition to it, such a gift is good for a friend or relative who is an ardent admirer of the aromatic drink.
Shopping with a national character
Souvenir shops in the UAE resorts offer a variety of inexpensive goods that reflect the country's history and showcase its business cards. For example, a guest cannot refuse to buy at least one camel, naturally, not a real animal (too expensive purchase), but a symbolic image of a desert caravan. Such a souvenir is made from different materials - wood, plastic, fabric, metal, sold in every kiosk.
The second most popular souvenir is "Seven Sands"; beautiful compositions are created in glass containers with the help of multi-colored sand. The number "7" is symbolically played, corresponding to the number of emirates, besides, it is believed that the color of the sand is different in each of the regions. Advanced tourists claim that the shades do not differ as much as it is presented in the souvenir, but such a gift looks very cute.
The third place among inexpensive gifts with character is "Bakhur" - incense traditionally associated with the UAE. They are pieces of wood or balls soaked in aromatic oils. When heated in the hands or special devices, they emit a subtle pleasant aroma that will immediately remind you of an exotic trip, its hospitable resorts and excellent shopping.
