Strange to think that the inside of a 21st century shopping mall one could discover a fully realised reproduction of a 14th century Arabian souk, but in Dubai’s surreal world anything is possible. See traditional artisans from throughout the Middle East at work and indulge your imagination as you drift pass the traditional shops selling everything from Lebanese hand made soaps to Jordanian brass coffee pots and Persian carpets in rainbow colours. A real Aladdin’s cave and great fun to visit for total immersion in Arabian crafts. The atmospheric courtyard restaurant serves excellent regional cuisine, and there’s often music in the evening.