Shopping has been the favorite pastime among people of UAE since ages, and is one of the major things that attract visitors to the cities of UAE. Though Dubai has been the leader as the best shopping destination of UAE, Abu Dhabi only stands next to it. However, there has been a proliferation in the Glitzy state-of-the-art malls, but they have not yet replaced the traditional souqs of the city. This makes available a great amalgamation of both contemporary and traditional items of purchase. Shopping in the city surely provides something for people of all interests and ages, no matter how varied they may be.

With almost negligible import duties, shopping in the city of Abu Dhabi is all full of fun and excitement for both inhabitants and visitors. In Fact, there is also Abu Dhabi shopping extravaganza that is organized, which is one of the major events and also attracts many visitors to the city. Organized in March, this is the best time to shop in Abu Dhabi. There are also many exciting prizes that are to be one at this time of the year in many shopping malls. Great and varied choices, lowest prices and good bargains in air-conditioned malls is how shopping in Abu Dhabi can be summarized as. Gold, fashionable apparels, electronic items and perfumes are the most common items that people shop for from Abu Dhabi as they visit the place solely for the purpose of shopping from all over the world, especially during April.

Sheikh Khalifa, Old Souk, Zayed, the Second, and Sheikh Hamdan are the most famous of all shopping destinations situated in Abu Dhabi. No matter what visitors may be searching for, the shopping malls are the one stop shop for all their requirements. The ranges of products vary from antique jewelry, designer clothes, toiletries, gift wares, to cars and electronic gadgets.

The prices that are asked for are normally very competitive, but can still be bargained for to a certain extent for the lowest price possible. This trend of expected bargaining specially stands true for souqs. Major shopping malls normally now quote the ‘fixed price’ board that makes it difficult to bargain in malls anymore. However, it may still prove to be beneficial to ask for ‘last’ or ‘best’ price at some shops that may easily bargain without any hassles, provided the customer ask for it. Still stay alert as most items may be affordable, but some branded items may be expensive more than any other place and books is another exception that tend to be expensive in this part of the world. 

Madinat Zayed Shopping & Gold Centre, She-Zone in the Khalidiya area, Al Ahlia Prisunic, situated close to the Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Italian Shopping Centre, located in close vicinity to the Grand Continental Hotel are some other shopping destinations in Abu Dhabi that can be listed. With so many shopping destinations, shopping enthusiasts would definitely prefer a lot more to lighten their pockets than relax on a holiday.