Deira Spice Souk

Its 19th-century covered arcade houses over 300 stalls of frankincense, za'atar, dried limes, rose water, and 12 Emirati date varieties, making it simultaneously the most atmospheric and the most misunderstood shopping experience in the city. While Last Exit's food trucks capitalize on novelty, this souk delivers authentic, uncompromised quality at prices that outperform the typical tourist-trap market by 30%.