DEIRA. Located in the heart of Deira, Bani Yas Square is one of the city's shopping hotspots ­ a place where savvy shoppers can haggle their way into terrific bargains on local art, textile products, and even electronics. Deira Tower, the square's most domineering feature, boasts a mind-boggling selection of carpets and rugs.#13;#10;

DEIRA. Spread over both sides of the Creek, the Durai Souks are a "must see" attraction for those visiting Dubai for the first time. These colorful open-air markets are Dubai's lifeblood, and have been since its earliest days as a Bedouin settlement. Plan to spend a few hours strolling through the Souks, particularly the Gold Souk, where the various wooden stalls glitter with fine jewelry, much of it hand crafted. Next door, the Perfume Souk features a potpourri of traditional Arabic spices and European designer colognes and perfumes. The Electronic Souk offers terrific deals on the latest CD players, game systems, and the like.