The Grand Souk, also known as the Old Souk or Al Souq Al Kabeer, is defined by its narrow lanes shaded by high wooden roofs and beams. Stretching along the western bank of Dubai Creek, the market is characterized by buildings made of…
Bur Dubai Temple Alleyways
Wind through the narrow, vibrant alleys of the old Indian quarter behind the historic Grand Souk. This walk covers quiet Hindu temples, shops selling colorful flower garlands, and legendary street-food stalls serving samosas and sweet lassis.
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1. Grand Souk - Bur Dubai
2. Shiva Temple
The Shiva Temple in Bur Dubai is distinguished by its location on the first floor, sitting directly atop a dense cluster of traditional shops in the Old Souk. This structure began in nineteen fifty-eight when Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al…
3. Perumal Stores
The strong, sweet scent of jasmine and marigolds often signals your approach to Perumal Stores. Tucked into the narrow by-lanes of Al Souq Al Kabeer, this shop has long been a destination for fresh Indian flowers and pooja items. Founded…
4. Madhoor Supermarket Al Fahidi Meena Baazar
Madhoor Supermarket sits in the heart of the Al Souq Al Kabeer neighborhood, a retail space defined by its long-standing connection to the Indian community in Dubai. The shop is widely recognized for its shelves packed with imported Indian…
5. Mangalam Sweets Meena Bazar
Mangalam Sweets occupies a narrow storefront on Twenty-first C Street in the heart of Meena Bazar. Tucked behind the larger Madhoor Supermarket, this modest eatery draws patrons for its traditional Indian vegetarian menu, which features…
6. Suleman Usman Mithaiwala Restaurant and Sweets - BurDubai
Suleman Usman Mithaiwala is marked by the sight of its signature Aflatoon, a dense, golden-brown sweet individually wrapped in metallic pink foil. This storefront in Bur Dubai acts as an extension of a family business that started in…
7. Sreeraj Lassi Bar
Sreeraj Lassi Bar is recognized by the sight of thick, hand-churned yogurt served in traditional clay pots, or matkas. This shop in the bustling Al Souq Al Kabeer area specializes in traditional Indian dairy drinks and desserts, drawing on…