A trip to Bahrain’s best souks is about much more than shopping. With souk (or souq as it’s sometimes spelt) meaning marketplace in Arabic, you’ll find an open-air trading centre where you can ...

Moroccan leather slippers, or babouches, have transcended their humble origins in the bustling souks of Morocco to become a global fashion phenomenon. These beautifully crafted shoes, steeped in ...

Here are the best things to do in Dubai. Dubai's souks are best explored on a guided walking tour and the most locally renowned of them are hosted by Frying Pan Adventures. Founder Arva Saleem ...

Overlooking the Persian Gulf from its perch between Jumeirah's shore and the Palm Jumeirah, this stunning building has wowed architecture buffs since it opened in 1999. Its curved glass façade ...

At the bottom of the cist, the city of Damascus, Syria, continues to be ranked as the least liveable city in the survey, followed by Tripoli, Libya, reflecting severe instability. Henning Larsen ...

Dubai’s perpetually glittering Gold Souk has been one of this Emirate’s major attractions for many years—you’ll find dozens and dozens of shops selling gold, silver, platinum, and diamonds, plus ...

Abu Dhabi - Cashmere fabrics, lavish gold pieces, opulent handicrafts, unique artworks, rare perfumes and exotic spices and food greet visitors to The Souk. Photos by Ryan Lim ...