The best fashion and gift stores Al Ain

It is a tannery known by the most famous Parisian fashion houses who visit it regularly! The Al Khaznah tannery is eco-responsible and does not use any heavy metals. The skin of the camelid is so resistant that it can be worked on extremely thin thicknesses and here we work only the fine grain of the leather. Using the finest camel skins, but also those of goats and sheep, she makes all types of leather goods, but also sandals, and even rolls to line the walls of wealthy Emiratis.

Also known as the Central Souk or the Old Souk, the Al-Ain Souk is a delightful place to discover all the scents of Arabia. It's so much fun to wander through the messy and lavishly colored stalls! You can even find female date palm flowers that they sell between April and May to allow pollination in the surrounding oases. They also sell local or Yemeni honey. Not forgetting accessories for camels like beautiful blankets, muzzles, etc.

This modern souk is a long strip of convenient stores, with international names like Choithram, Shoe Mart and The Body Shop. There are also tasty bakeries, a baby store, a butcher shop and several toy and children's clothing stores; even more outlets can be found across the road with many handmade items. Remember that you are in the Middle East and bargaining is a local sport. By taking your time, you can get significant discounts.

Originally, in the 1980s, Jimi Mall was home to the meat and vegetable market. After undergoing extensive renovations, the mall reopened in 2002 and was expanded in 2007. Since then, it offers 760,000 square meters of shopping space, with a Carrefour hypermarket as the main attraction, and a movie theater complex. Less sprawling than the Bawad, it is a pleasant shopping stop. There are many options to eat there, such as Starbucks for iced coffee. It is however a bit far from the tourist sites.

A traditional shopping centre with its clothing and shoe stores.

Opened in 2001, this modern, luxurious and huge shopping mall is one of the most pleasant in the Emirates, as it is largely lit by daylight thanks to large glass roofs. On site, you will find more than 350 stores: clothes, cosmetics, jewelry, chocolates, souvenirs and a French brand supermarket! A bowling alley, an ice rink, a cinema complex, a place to play billiards, a drop-in center and a food court with fast-food restaurants offering all kinds of cuisine. The prices are particularly attractive.