• Dragon Mart 2 hosts an Arabian-themed Ramadan Market. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Dragon Mart 2 hosts an Arabian-themed Ramadan Market. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Shoppers can find products from gifts to homewares to prepare for the holy month. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Shoppers can find products from gifts to homewares to prepare for the holy month. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The market presents an ambience of the traditional grand bazaars. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The market presents an ambience of the traditional grand bazaars. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Shoppers are able to bargain for the best prices with vendors. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Shoppers are able to bargain for the best prices with vendors. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Traditional products, such as prayer mats, are available, as well as homewares, books, fashion and accessories. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Traditional products, such as prayer mats, are available, as well as homewares, books, fashion and accessories. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The market has been busy daily since it opened on Thursday, May 3. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The market has been busy daily since it opened on Thursday, May 3. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • An Arabian majlis is the centrepoint of the market and features Arabian hospitality and a seating area. Leslie Pableo for The National
    An Arabian majlis is the centrepoint of the market and features Arabian hospitality and a seating area. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Products available during the Ramadan market are additional to what can usually be found in the mall. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Products available during the Ramadan market are additional to what can usually be found in the mall. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Gift items perfect for Eid Al Fitr giving are easy to find. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Gift items perfect for Eid Al Fitr giving are easy to find. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The market is located in Dragon Mart 2 and runs until Saturday, May 19. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The market is located in Dragon Mart 2 and runs until Saturday, May 19. Leslie Pableo for The National

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A look at Dragon Mart 2 Arabian-bazaar themed Ramadan Market - in pictures

Shoppers flock to find deals on gifts and home decor in a traditional grand-bazaar ambience

Ellen Fortini

May 16, 2018

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  • Arabic

Night markets are just one part of the holy month that many of us look forward to each year, but an all-day market is also something to celebrate.

The Arabian-themed Ramadan Market at Dragon Mart 2 in Dubai began before the holy month, offering shoppers the first chance to find gifts, homewares and other items needed to prepare for the coming weeks as well as for Eid Al Fitr giving and festivities.

With an Arabian tent majlis as the centrepiece, and a henna artist on hand with free henna designs for guests, the market captures the ambience of the traditional grand bazaars, including great deals on items from spices and Arabic sweets to fashion and jewellery.

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Shoppers can enjoy the wide variety available, and the best-selling products are said to be abayas, perfumes and household goods. Items specific to Ramadan include serving trays, prayer mats and Arabic sweets, and there are special items for the home and family such as picture frames, vases, candelabras, lanterns and even comfortable pajamas for children and adults.

There are approximately 20 vendors participating, with local and imported products on hand, and bargaining for best prices is welcomed. Food is available in the mall's restaurants at regular hours before Ramadan, and after iftar during Ramadan.

Daily until May 19, 10am to 10pm, Dragon Mart 2, Dubai, 04 390 9999, www.facebook.com/DragonMartComplex

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