Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Inspired by traditional Arabian markets, Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a labyrinth of wooden pathways, lanterns, and craft shops alongside navigable waterways. Its terraces offer some of the best views of the Burj Al Arab, especially as night falls. You can take an abra ride through the channels and dine in restaurants with a romantic atmosphere. At sunset, its canal-side terraces are one of the best spots in the city for a drink with the illuminated Burj Al Arab in the background. The shops offer lamps, rugs, spices, and souvenirs, and the abra rides along the canals are a very romantic experience. 📷 Photographs courtesy of Bjoertvedt (CC BY-SA 3.0) and Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.