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Souk Al Bahar

Arabian-themed shopping and dining destination.

4.2 on Google · 14,385 reviews

Why people come to Souk Al Bahar

Beside Burj Khalifa

Right by the tower and across from the Dubai Fountain.

Fountain-view tables

The best-placed terraces for the fountain show in Downtown.

0.2km

to The Dubai Fountain

Landmark, the closest of the places we cover nearby.

Arabian design

Stone lanes, archways and courtyards, a calmer aesthetic.

Quieter than the mall

An easy, refined break from Dubai Mall next door.

The Scene

A souk that blends traditional Arabian charm (winding stone lanes, archways, courtyards) with modern polish, set beside the Burj Khalifa and overlooking the Dubai Fountain. Connected to Dubai Mall but immediately calmer and more refined, reviewers describe it as a welcome pause with plenty of little shops and a strong choice of restaurants and cafes.

Getting Around

It links directly to Dubai Mall, so it is an easy walk-over while exploring Downtown. It is compact and pleasant to wander, and the fountain-facing side is where you want to be around show time.

Local Tips

Time a meal or a drink for the Dubai Fountain show, the terraces opposite the fountain are the prize tables, so book ahead for those. A good, quieter counterpoint to the mall next door.