Ultimate Guide to Dubai Souvenirs: Top 20 Mementos to Bring Home

While the United Arab Emirates may not be known to everyone, the luxurious city of Dubai has made a global name for itself, attracting tourists worldwide. It is almost impossible to leave without picking up traditional and historically inexpensive souvenirs like an abaya, coffee, or dates. Craftihouse.com offers gifts and souvenirs complying with international standards of design and quality, ensuring tourists always find something special to share with family and friends.

Top 20 Authentic Dubai Souvenirs

1. Camel Souvenirs: Though the UAE's national animal is the hawk, Dubai is best represented by the camel. Options range from stuffed camels and chocolates to camel-shaped magnets, with the ultimate token being a tiny jewel-adorned gold camel.
2. Traditional Coffee: Traditional Arabic coffee (Qahwah) is offered alongside dates as a symbol of hospitality and can be found at any Dubai spice market.
3. Hand-Woven Crafts: Woven from palm tree leaves, cotton, and wool by Bedouin women, these items include baskets, placemats, coasters, rugs, bags, and fans.
4. Arabic Coffee Dallah and Cups: The Dallah features a tall spout and is paired with a dozen Finjan cups; it signifies hospitality and is even featured on the 1 Dirham stamp.
5. Dates: A crucial part of Emirati culture and hospitality, dates come in varieties such as dry dates, sweet dates, chewy dates, biscuits, and date syrup.
6. Oud and Bakhoor: Bakhoor is a popular natural incense made from ingredients like saffron, sandalwood, and oud, used as a traditional air freshener.
7. Kandoora: A traditional white garment worn by Emirati men, often styled with tassels and paired with a distinctive headpiece.
8. Ghatra: A head covering worn with the Kandoora to protect against sun and sandstorms, typically plain white or white with red designs.
9. Burqah: A gold fabric face covering traditionally handmade by Emirati women to camouflage features like the nose and lips.
10. Jilabiyah: A luxurious, long Moroccan-inspired dress featuring intricate embroidery and a cinched waist belt.
11. Hookah (Sheesha): Available in mini decorative sizes or full sizes alongside various flavored tobaccos at local souks.
12. Sand Art: Bottles layered with colored sand by artisans to depict desert scenes, camels, or personalized names.
13. Dubai Iconic Buildings Souvenir: Miniature replicas and merchandise featuring world-famous landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.
14. Henna: Affordable henna cones and beginner stickers used to create temporary traditional tattoos for celebrations.
15. Ceramic & Pottery: Ornate plates, bowls, and coasters featuring traditional Iranian and Turkish art.
16. Pashmina Shawl: High-quality imported textile shawls boasting diverse patterns popular among locals and tourists.
17. Lanterns: Vibrant, colorful decorative lanterns imported from Turkey that hold deep cultural significance during Ramadan.
18. Persian Carpets: Exquisite Persian rugs available in various sizes or compact handbag-friendly bookmarks.
19. Pearls: A historic token of the UAE's pearl-diving heritage, prized internationally by luxury houses like Cartier.
20. Mabkharah: A decorative wooden or pedestal brass oud burner used to infuse garments and homes with long-lasting fragrance.

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