- Address: El Fujairah, Masafi
- Working hours: from 8:00 to 22:00 daily
The largest market Fujairah used to work only on Fridays, collecting from all around the merchants a variety of goods. Now it is open every day. Here you can find any products, souvenirs, handmade goods and famous Arab carpets. The atmosphere of the eastern bazaar attracts tourists from all over the world who are trying to buy souvenirs on Souk Al Jumaa in memory of the Arab Emirates .
What can I buy at Souk al Juma?
As in any real eastern bazaar, you can buy absolutely everything on the Friday market in Fujairah. On the huge shopping areas are:
- the freshest vegetables and fruits;
- a huge selection of natural spices;
- vegetable oils useful for health;
- indoor and outdoor plants;
- seeds and seedlings for gardens and parks;
- Pets, including even camels and donkeys;
- a variety of household goods;
- the best carpets in the world;
- products of local potters;
- handmade souvenirs;
- beautiful vases and various utensils;
- all kinds of jewelry, among which you can find jewelry and jewelry made of precious metals;
- Natural sea pearls caught in the waters of the Persian Gulf.
In addition to the huge variety, guests are offered very affordable prices.
Famous carpets on Suk al Jumaa
Despite the fact that the Souk Al Jumaa market presents all possible products of the East, many come here just for the world famous silk carpets. In addition to the UAE's weaving workshops, works from neighboring countries such as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan are represented here.
Prices can range from $ 30 for small simple mats and up to $ 50,000 for unique hand-made carpets of large sizes made from 100% silk. Most tourists come here as a museum, because it is difficult to transport carpets around the world, but some people manage to buy small copies that will fit into the luggage.
Purchase Rules for Souq Al Jumaa
Do not forget that you came to the eastern bazaar, which means that buying something for the appointed amount is extremely illogical. Here it is customary to bargain, and if you can master this art, then buy the goods quite cheaply.
Beginners should use a simple rule to understand the real price of the goods. Divide the first variant of the price by 2, after which you can start asking for a discount of another 20-30%: this will be the cost for which the seller is ready to part with the thing. The final price will depend on your trading skills, knowledge of psychology and personal charm.
How to get to Suk al Juma?
The Friday market is located in the village of Masafi, 30 km from Fujairah , on the road leading to Sharjah and Dubai . You can get to Suk al-Juma'a only by taxi or rented car , there is no public transportation here. The price of a taxi from Fujairah will vary from $ 5 to $ 15. It will also depend on your trading skills, as well as the time and day of the week that you choose for the trip.