Dubai's Meena Bazaar at the start of Eid Al Adha - in pictures

  • Shop owners in Meena Bazaar have welcomed a boost in sales during Eid Al Adha, after experiencing a difficult year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
    Shop owners in Meena Bazaar have welcomed a boost in sales during Eid Al Adha, after experiencing a difficult year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Traders said that festivals such as Eid and Diwali help bring in more customers.
    Traders said that festivals such as Eid and Diwali help bring in more customers.
  • Business is gradually returning to normal in the market.
    Business is gradually returning to normal in the market.
  • The bazaar comes to life during Eid, when residents tourists flock to the area for bargains on clothing, handbags, watches, gold and more.
    The bazaar comes to life during Eid, when residents tourists flock to the area for bargains on clothing, handbags, watches, gold and more.
  • Stay-at-home orders last year had also caused hundreds of shops across the bazaar in Bur Dubai to close down temporarily.
    Stay-at-home orders last year had also caused hundreds of shops across the bazaar in Bur Dubai to close down temporarily.
  • Some traders said business would get better once flights from South Asian countries such as India and Pakistan reopen.
    Some traders said business would get better once flights from South Asian countries such as India and Pakistan reopen.
  • The textile section in the bazaar is doing really well during Eid.
    The textile section in the bazaar is doing really well during Eid.
  • A tailor prepares a piece of cloth at Meena Bazaar.
    A tailor prepares a piece of cloth at Meena Bazaar.
  • The ready-to-wear area in the bazaar is doing well this Eid, traders say.
    The ready-to-wear area in the bazaar is doing well this Eid, traders say.
  • Bespoke orders have kept tailors in the bazaar busy.
    Bespoke orders have kept tailors in the bazaar busy.
  • The bazaar is known for traditional Pakistani and Indian garments.
    The bazaar is known for traditional Pakistani and Indian garments.
  • Shopkeepers say sales have improved.
    Shopkeepers say sales have improved.
  • Eid Al Adha rush at Meena Bazaar.
    Eid Al Adha rush at Meena Bazaar.
  • Jewellers also say sales are increasing.
    Jewellers also say sales are increasing.
  • Business activity has improved in the area.
    Business activity has improved in the area.
  • Window shopping at the bazaar.
    Window shopping at the bazaar.
  • Customers are always on the lookout for good deals.
    Customers are always on the lookout for good deals.
  • Taking a snack break.
    Taking a snack break.