A happy reprieve from all the mall business, Global Village is a cornucopia of the scents, souvenirs and spices of every country in the world. No exaggeration. It feels like every single country from Tunisia to Afghanistan has a dedicated pavilion here, and it’s glorious.
Between the leather socks, authentic dry fruit, stunning Turkish lamps, rich Arabian perfumes and baklava, you won’t know where to look first. Some of the most interesting pavilions are Egypt and Africa in the Africa section {don’t leave without picking up a traditional Jalabiya}, Spain {where olives are the main takeaway}, Turkey {Turkish delight = heaven} and Indonesia which has the most fascinating musical instruments and costumes of all.
Basically, Dubai’s reputation as a veritable shopper’s haven stands true—the only question you have to ask yourself is how much of your savings for a new car or house can you spare.
#LBBTip: January is the month of the biggest discounts, so you may want to time your visit accordingly. I strongly urge you to eat a big breakfast and wear comfy walking shoes before venturing in.