Visit A Bazaar or Souk

Grand Bazaar - Istanbul, Turkey

One of the largest and oldest covered markets on the planet.

Istanbul’s world-famous Grand Bazaar dates back to the mid-fifteenth century when the Ottoman Empire was nearing its peak and today is ,home to over 4000 different shops and stalls selling a kaleidoscopic array of jewellery spices, food, carpets, ceramics, and much much more.

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Khan el-Khalili - Cairo, Egypt

Situated in the heart of the city’s historic old town, Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili is one of the world’s oldest and most famous bazaars.

Dating back some 600 years, to a time when the city was a major global centre for trade. Today, the bazaar is home to thousands of shops and stalls selling food, spices, textiles, and more, and is a must explore when visiting the Egyptian capital, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture for which the city is renowned.

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Once one of the most important cities on the vast network of trade routes collectively known as ‘The Silk Road’.

The fascinating Uzbek city of Samarkand boasts a wealth of excellently-preserved historic sights and landmarks, and in 2001 was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, who dubbed it ‘A crossroads of cultures’. Situated adjacent to the breathtaking 15th-century Bibi-Khanym Mosque (one of the cities most iconic sights), Siyob is a vast bazaar whose origins go back to the 8th century, while today, you will find a myriad of stalls selling an array of fresh and dried food, spices and artisanal crafts.

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Gold Souk - Dubai, UAE

The largest gold market in the Middle East, Dubai’s aptly named Gold Souk.

Features nearly 400 stalls and shops selling jewellery, watches, gold and other precious metals. Widely regarded as one of the finest places on earth to shop for such items, the souk caters for a range of budgets, and attracts everyone from sheikhs and celebrities, to local shoppers and tourists.

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Oman’s scenic coastal capital is sandwiched between picturesque mountain ranges and the Gulf of Oman.

And is home to a blend of stunning, historic architecture and contemporary hotels, boutiques and shopping malls. Historically an important trading port, the city boasts one of the finest Souks in the middle east, which dates back over two centuries and today features around 1000 stalls selling all manner of items including gold, silver, jewellery, perfumes, spices, ornaments, clothing, and leather goods.

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Johri Bazaar - Jaipur, India

Widely regarded as India’s most beautiful city, Jaipur is renowned for its pastel-hued architecture and as a major centre for hand-made.

Artisanal arts and crafts. One of the city’s most popular attractions, Johri Bazaar features over 400 shops and stalls selling all manner of unique items, such as jewellery, precious metals, carpets, textiles and ornaments, and is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of this fascinating city!

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