Karama and Meena Bazaar: Where Bur Dubai Eats and Shops

Dubai’s big malls get the headlines. But for food and fabric, many families go to Al Karama and Meena Bazaar. Both are in old Dubai. Both are easy to reach from BurJuman.

Al Karama: food streets and markets

Al Karama is a busy, lived-in area. You won’t find tall towers here. You will find small places to eat, with food from across South Asia and more. Shops sell at everyday prices.

• Karama Market on 18B Street is an indoor market with fish, meat and vegetables (Property Finder).
• Food: the streets near the market are full of small cafés. Go hungry and try a few.
• Getting there: ADCB station, once called Al Karama, is in the middle of the area. BurJuman station also serves Karama. It is where the Red and Green Lines meet.

Meena Bazaar: fabrics, tailors and festive wear

Meena Bazaar runs along Al Fahidi Street and Khalid Bin Waleed Road, near Dubai Creek. It is known for South Asian fashion. Think saris, salwar suits, sherwanis and fabric by the metre. Small tailors can make clothes to fit you (Bayut, Visit Dubai).

• Getting there: Al Fahidi and Al Ghubaiba stations on the Green Line are nearby.
• Tip: go in the evening, when it is cooler and the shops are lively.
• Bargaining: prices are often open to a friendly discussion in smaller shops.

Combine it with old Dubai

From Meena Bazaar it is a short walk to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and the abra station on the Creek. For a walking route, read A Glimpse of Historical Landmarks in Bur Dubai.

Hotels near Karama: Rose Garden Hotel Apartments Bur Dubai

Rose Garden Hotel Apartments Bur Dubai is behind BurJuman Mall and its metro station. Choose a 41 m² studio, an 88 m² one-bedroom or a 114 m² two-bedroom apartment. After the markets, you come back to space for the whole family. See the apartments.

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