Dubai shopping !

jesal · 31st October 2007, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by panky12345

I second that. Both my "EverSwiss" and "Raymond Weil" are doing well.

Rado would be worth buying as well (lot of difference MRP wise)

i want one diesel and one police realy. have them in my mind too so dont need to find

Nikhilb2008 · 1st January 2008, 19:34

What are the good places to shop in Dubai ?

Especially gadgets and stuff. Any good malls you guys know of ?

And any website where I can check prices in Dubai of mobile accessories, etc ?

general_neo · 1st January 2008, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhilb2008

What are the good places to shop in Dubai ?

Especially gadgets and stuff. Any good malls you guys know of ?

And any website where I can check prices in Dubai of mobile accessories, etc ?

Dubai Deira City center is a good place to start with.
I have only been there once and i picked an I-phone for my B-law.
It was pretty cheap compared to the situation in Abudhabi...
Coz they are asking twice the price for I-phone here...

Well Mall of the Emirates, and Dragon MArt (Chinese place) aint that bad either....

U shud have been here during Gitex, they were selling everything at almost cost price...

www.souk.com is a site like e-bay... its cool...

Good luck....

Nikhilb2008 · 2nd January 2008, 09:44

Hey guys,

Is car audio equipment cheaper in Dubai ? Is it worth getting it from there paying a lesser price and losing out on warranty ? Or is the price difference so less that it is better I get it from Indian itself ?

vintagepoint5 · 2nd January 2008, 11:58

Interesting places to visit in Dubai (UAE):

1. Burj Al Arab - Jumeira beach
2. Wild Wadi (amusement park) - Jumeira beach
3. Jumeira beach
4. Creek park
5. Abra - Bur Dubai (local water transport boats crossing channel)
6. Dubai Musuem - Bur Dubai
7. Mall of Emirates - King Zahed Road
8. Ski Dubai inside Mall of Emirates
9. Emirates Tower - King Zahed Road
10. Global Village - Emirate Road
11. Ibn-e-Batuta Mall (Named after famous arabic explorer of 13th Century, inside the mall it has separate (Chinese, Moroco & Indian Pavillion)
12. Sharjah
13. Desert Safari Drives in sand dunes
14. Luxury cruise trips
15. King Zahed Road
16. Dubai City Center
17. Media City, Internet City
18. Gold Souk, Malls, old Spice market, Parks, etc.
19. World Island (artificial constructed island)
20. Palm (articial island in the shape of palm)
21. Nice roads, nice cars, DSF Dubai Shopping Festivals, etc.

Under Construction:
World Tallest Building
Mono rail project

Abu Dhabi:
1. Neat & Clean city road
2. Marina Mall
3. Beach
4. Madinat Zahed Souq

Al-Ain
Garden City (about 170 km from Dubai)

These were places worth visiting in UAE and very interesting offers for
shoppers.

Good luck!

ramkya1 · 16th July 2008, 12:40

Vintage,

That's a long list, very informative.

Thinking of planning a 6 day trip with family during this Diwali. Other than the shopping etc., we're keen on the Desert 4X4 trip and the safari. We have friends there with whom we can stay, so we're thinking using that money on something interesting, something like:

Hiring a self-drive SUV, possible there with an international driving licence? I checked out some sites, they quote rentals for a Prado, Pajero etc., 3 days about $ 350, don't know if this is OK?
What are the places one can drive to from Dubai? If self-driving is not possible, then would it make sense to travel by a taxi or fly? We would prefer surface by taxi, so as to see things properly.

Jesal,

How was your desert sarafi and what all did you see.

Information from all Dubai / UAE experts would be very useful. Thanks,

--Ramky

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D.V.R · 13th December 2008, 15:12

Any updates in this Thread.Planning to visit Dubai in the next few weeks.Any new places of visit apart from the list above ?Even we are thinking of taking a SUV for self drive ,what are the requirements and cost Ramkya1?I am thinking of picking up a Canon or Nikon DSLR there ,is it cheaper there or here in India?

bhojraj · 13th December 2008, 16:08

Electronics ; Jambo

CAr and other shopping, as one of the member already mentioned Diera is good
area. You check in Gift village near clock tower, goods stuff with good price.
In Carefoour, they have a seperate section for cars , youc an try.
Pioneers / Alpine have a compnay's show rooms. Most of the car stuff
from china, check before buy.
Wish you all the best .

punterccrx8s · 13th December 2008, 16:34

Guys which is the best area to spot awesome cars?

nishantgandhi · 9th March 2009, 12:06

A friend of mine is flying down from Dubai soon. I have asked him to get a HU for me. I am specifically looking at these 2 models:
1. Clarion DXZ 785 USB (also called 776 or 786 depending on the region)
2. Eclipse 5030 (if this is n/a, then 3200)

Can UAE guys suggest which all areas to scout for? If you guys can help with approximate prices, that would be great!

sk456 · 9th March 2009, 15:33

what would be a good place to buy High end HU's? Say a Clarion HX-D2 in Dubai ? Any one having idea of prices there?

vigsom · 9th March 2009, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

A friend of mine is flying down from Dubai soon. I have asked him to get a HU for me. I am specifically looking at these 2 models:
1. Clarion DXZ 785 USB (also called 776 or 786 depending on the region)
2. Eclipse 5030 (if this is n/a, then 3200)

Can UAE guys suggest which all areas to scout for? If you guys can help with approximate prices, that would be great!

Please check out YellowHat in Dubai(or is it off Dubai) -an exclusive store for cars and its ingredients

ngnoble · 26th March 2009, 18:20

A good place to find Clarion or Eclipse Head Unit would be Sharaf DG in Times Square, Dubai. Please note that you ask the sales man about the Car Audion Section were you could find Eclipse, Clarion etc.

CaliforniaKnight · 27th March 2009, 02:42

To be more precise ask for the quarter mile car audio section.They are the ones who display these at Sharaf DG.

chevelle · 27th March 2009, 02:56

hey guys, i have a flight stop over at Dubai in april when i return to India, i would like to know about some electronic shop on Dubai International Airport. I have never been to Dubai so don't know about the facilities at Dubai Airport. Can someone throw some light on this.

Also what prices can i expect at the airport shop. is there anything else worth buying from the airport shops?

your views would be helpful

thanks

1st January 2008, 19:34	#47
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Dubai Shopping What are the good places to shop in Dubai ? Especially gadgets and stuff. Any good malls you guys know of ? And any website where I can check prices in Dubai of mobile accessories, etc ?
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Hey guys, Is car audio equipment cheaper in Dubai ? Is it worth getting it from there paying a lesser price and losing out on warranty ? Or is the price difference so less that it is better I get it from Indian itself ?
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2nd January 2008, 11:58	#50
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 421 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Interesting places to visit in Dubai (UAE): 1. Burj Al Arab - Jumeira beach 2. Wild Wadi (amusement park) - Jumeira beach 3. Jumeira beach 4. Creek park 5. Abra - Bur Dubai (local water transport boats crossing channel) 6. Dubai Musuem - Bur Dubai 7. Mall of Emirates - King Zahed Road 8. Ski Dubai inside Mall of Emirates 9. Emirates Tower - King Zahed Road 10. Global Village - Emirate Road 11. Ibn-e-Batuta Mall (Named after famous arabic explorer of 13th Century, inside the mall it has separate (Chinese, Moroco & Indian Pavillion) 12. Sharjah 13. Desert Safari Drives in sand dunes 14. Luxury cruise trips 15. King Zahed Road 16. Dubai City Center 17. Media City, Internet City 18. Gold Souk, Malls, old Spice market, Parks, etc. 19. World Island (artificial constructed island) 20. Palm (articial island in the shape of palm) 21. Nice roads, nice cars, DSF Dubai Shopping Festivals, etc. Under Construction: World Tallest Building Mono rail project Abu Dhabi: 1. Neat & Clean city road 2. Marina Mall 3. Beach 4. Madinat Zahed Souq Al-Ain Garden City (about 170 km from Dubai) These were places worth visiting in UAE and very interesting offers for shoppers. Good luck!
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16th July 2008, 12:40	#51
ramkya1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palakkad, Keral Posts: 1,826 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Vintage, That's a long list, very informative. Thinking of planning a 6 day trip with family during this Diwali. Other than the shopping etc., we're keen on the Desert 4X4 trip and the safari. We have friends there with whom we can stay, so we're thinking using that money on something interesting, something like: Hiring a self-drive SUV, possible there with an international driving licence? I checked out some sites, they quote rentals for a Prado, Pajero etc., 3 days about $ 350, don't know if this is OK? What are the places one can drive to from Dubai? If self-driving is not possible, then would it make sense to travel by a taxi or fly? We would prefer surface by taxi, so as to see things properly. Jesal, How was your desert sarafi and what all did you see. Information from all Dubai / UAE experts would be very useful. Thanks, --Ramky ============
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13th December 2008, 15:12	#52
D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 278 Thanked: 14 Times	Any updates in this Thread.Planning to visit Dubai in the next few weeks.Any new places of visit apart from the list above ?Even we are thinking of taking a SUV for self drive ,what are the requirements and cost Ramkya1?I am thinking of picking up a Canon or Nikon DSLR there ,is it cheaper there or here in India?
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13th December 2008, 16:08	#53
bhojraj BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ban galore Posts: 42 Thanked: Once	Electronics ; Jambo CAr and other shopping, as one of the member already mentioned Diera is good area. You check in Gift village near clock tower, goods stuff with good price. In Carefoour, they have a seperate section for cars , youc an try. Pioneers / Alpine have a compnay's show rooms. Most of the car stuff from china, check before buy. Wish you all the best .
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13th December 2008, 16:34	#54
punterccrx8s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 760 Thanked: 170 Times	Guys which is the best area to spot awesome cars?
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9th March 2009, 12:06	#55
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	A friend of mine is flying down from Dubai soon. I have asked him to get a HU for me. I am specifically looking at these 2 models: 1. Clarion DXZ 785 USB (also called 776 or 786 depending on the region) 2. Eclipse 5030 (if this is n/a, then 3200) Can UAE guys suggest which all areas to scout for? If you guys can help with approximate prices, that would be great!
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9th March 2009, 15:33	#56
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	what would be a good place to buy High end HU's? Say a Clarion HX-D2 in Dubai ? Any one having idea of prices there?
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26th March 2009, 18:20	#58
ngnoble BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai, Trivandr Posts: 39 Thanked: 24 Times	A good place to find Clarion or Eclipse Head Unit would be Sharaf DG in Times Square, Dubai. Please note that you ask the sales man about the Car Audion Section were you could find Eclipse, Clarion etc.
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27th March 2009, 02:42	#59
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	To be more precise ask for the quarter mile car audio section.They are the ones who display these at Sharaf DG.
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27th March 2009, 02:56	#60
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	hey guys, i have a flight stop over at Dubai in april when i return to India, i would like to know about some electronic shop on Dubai International Airport. I have never been to Dubai so don't know about the facilities at Dubai Airport. Can someone throw some light on this. Also what prices can i expect at the airport shop. is there anything else worth buying from the airport shops? your views would be helpful thanks
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