Shopping

Where can I buy alcohol and do other shopping in Ajman?

For alcohol, travellers recommend Oscar near Ajman Beach Hotel, towards the Saray and Dusit hotels. Ajman City Centre is recommended for other shopping, and City Max is also mentioned as a supermarket option.

1 source · 3 days ago

Do you need to show purchased items and shoe boxes when claiming a Tax Free refund in the UAE?

Keep your purchases with you when claiming a UAE Tax Free refund, as items may be selected for inspection, particularly expensive ones. Shoe boxes were not reported as necessary; the shoes and receipt were sufficient.

1 source · 6 days ago

What currency are Dubai Duty Free perfume prices shown in, and is it better to pay in dirhams, US dollars or euros?

Dubai Duty Free’s main prices are shown in UAE dirhams, usually with a US-dollar equivalent underneath. One traveler recommends paying in dirhams and exchanging cash at a Dubai exchange bureau, where a passport or copy may be required.

1 source · 8 days ago

Is Sharjah City Centre worth visiting for shopping, and what should you know before you go?

A recent report found limited choice and no discounts at one discussed shop, while the City Centre branch was preferred. Malls have exchange counters, but a foreign card may occasionally fail at Carrefour Sharjah City Centre.

1 source · 9 days ago

Where can I buy a small flower bouquet near my hotel in the UAE?

Small bouquets may be available by the checkout at the Viva supermarket across the bridge; roses and tulips were recently seen there. There is also a flower seller across the road: head to the main road and cross the bridge to the left.

1 source · 22 days ago

Where can I buy affordable dates, sweets and UAE food gifts near my hotel?

For budget dates and sweets, travelers recommend going to a Day To Day hypermarket; the ride may cost around AED 25, while goods are much cheaper than hotel-area souvenir shops. For fresh chocolate-covered dates sold by weight, look for a large supermarket rather than a hotel convenience store.

2 sources · today

Where can I buy groceries, medicines and small souvenirs near Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah?

For small purchases near Rixos Bab Al Bahr, guests in September 2026 recommended the shop in the first 'pyramid' — a residential complex a 5-minute walk to the right of the hotel exit, with a pharmacy nearby. Chocolate-coated dates then cost from about 30 dirhams per 200 g, and a chocolate bar from 25 dirhams. A bigger shop, according to an August review, is on the Radisson grounds, and for proper shopping people take a taxi to Al Hamra Mall or a mall in Ras Al Khaimah.

1 source · 34 days ago

Alcohol prices in UAE liquor stores: whisky, beer and spirits

At one UAE liquor store, 1-litre bottles of Chivas Regal 12 and Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 were priced at AED 99 each. Entry-level whisky started at around AED 15 for bottles from 750 ml, while beer averaged AED 5 per can.

2 sources · 41 days ago

Where to shop in Ajman for groceries, dates, electronics and sportswear?

City Centre Ajman is a convenient place for groceries and electronics: in August 2026 travelers recommended the Carrefour Hypermarket and the Sharaf DG electronics store there, and behind the mall there is a long row of shops including three sports stores. Participants found dates and sweets at the supermarket in Ajman City Mall, and Days To Day also has a supermarket. In October 2026 a traveler added that there are small supermarkets across the road from the Fairmont hotel and a large City Max store at the end of the waterfront.

2 sources · 4 days ago

Where to buy cheap souvenirs and Lattafa perfume in the UAE, and how to spot fakes?

Souvenirs and perfume in UAE hotel shops cost two to three times more than in nearby supermarkets and mini-markets, travelers reported in August 2026: magnets were 8 AED at Day to Day versus 25 AED in a hotel. One traveler bought Yara Pink perfume at a mini-market opposite Hotel Bahi in Ajman for 120 AED. Genuine Lattafa, she says, can be checked via the shimmering hologram with a QR code on the box.

1 source · 55 days ago

Where can I buy drinks cheaper than the hotel shop near beach resorts in the UAE?

Near beachfront hotels you can find small shops selling drinks much cheaper than the hotel's duty-free shop — for example by walking through the neighboring Royal M resort or near the main entrance/reception area.

1 source · 62 days ago

Reem Mall vs Yas Mall — which shopping mall is better in Abu Dhabi?

Travelers recommend Reem Mall over the shops near Yas Mall, where Zara's selection is limited and some stores are closed. In summer heat, it's best to dash between air-conditioned shops rather than walk outside.

1 source · 66 days ago

Where can you buy discounted branded sneakers and clothing in the UAE: outlets, stock stores, or regular malls?

For affordable Nike and Adidas in the UAE, travelers recommend outlets, which always have discounts, and checking prices and stock in advance on the brands' official .ae websites. In July 2026 a shopper said she paid AED 99 for kids' Jordan sneakers — far less than the same pair cost back home. Large malls usually carry the new collections, while the cheapest good finds turn up in stock-style discount stores if you are willing to dig.

2 sources · 39 days ago

Are there any shops near the hotel to buy water, snacks, sweets, and souvenirs in the UAE?

Yes — travelers mention at least two options: a shop in the neighboring hotel and a small shop on the hotel beach. They sell dates, chocolate, souvenirs, and perfume; a nearby pharmacy was not confirmed in these messages.

1 source · 2 days ago