You can spend an entire day in Dubai's souks, the Arab name for a market or bazaar. Most of them are in Old Dubai, and these ones are like nothing you’ve seen, particularly the Gold Souk. It’s like walking along an avenue of gilded shops, selling everything from small pieces to entire traditional women’s neck, shoulder and chest drapes made of gold. The Spice Souk is intoxicating, and you won’t know where to start at the Perfume Souk. The Dubai Creek is also lined with traders’ warehouses that form the Textile Souk. Go and haggle to your heart’s content – it’s almost rude not to. For Dubai accommodation near these souks, try the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, in the Al Fahidi district.