The UAE occupies a leading position among the world's shopping centers. You can easily find boutiques of such world-famous brands as Rolex, Coach, Swarovski, Givenchy, Bvlgari, Burberry, Swatch, Hugo Boss and many others.
Shopping in the UAE attracts millions of tourists from all over the world as the country is considered a free trade zone. This means that the import duty here is very low - only 4%, and the prices for imported goods can be even lower than in the country of the manufacturer. That is why, upon arrival in the UAE, a shopping tour should definitely become one of the items in your vacation program.
What can be brought from this eastern country. First of all, jewelry is popular. In the second place, shoes, clothes and accessories of famous world brands. Despite the sweltering heat, in the Emirates is very profitable to buy outerwear. In particular, leather goods and fur coats.
Annually, Dubai hosts a shopping festival. It lasts from the end of January to the end of February. This is the time when the UAE starts its sale season. During the month, sales in UAE malls can be as high as 70%.
If you missed out on this great event, don't despair as Dubai's Summer Surprises festival runs from June 22 to July 31. With its onset, prices in stores are almost halved, and the planned cultural and entertainment events will allow you to get even more pleasant impressions of your vacation. Shopping festivals also take place in Sharj and in Abu Dhabi.
