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Dubai is much more than its glittering malls and impressive skyline; it’s a city rich in life and culture. For a unique shopping experience like Bur Dubai – Deira Gold Souq, Souk Al Marfa is the place to visit. With stunning views of the harbour, this vibrant and colorful souk offers everything you need, from rare finds to daily essentials, all at unbeatable prices. Read on to learn more about this lively marketplace in Dubai.

ABOUT SOUK AL MARFA DUBAI

Situated in Dubai Islands, a stunning waterfront community made up of four man-made islands, Souk Al Marfa spans 1.9 kilometers. Developed by DP World and Nakheel Malls, this fully air-conditioned indoor market features a diverse range of products, from clothing and electronics to carpets.

Souq Al Marfa features a variety of small kiosks, showrooms, retail stores, and street food markets. Conveniently located near Deira Wharfage, Mina Al Hamriya, and Mina Rashid, its proximity to the ports facilitates the direct shipping of goods to its stores and pavilions.

Souk Al Marfa Market provides numerous advantages to traders, including 100% foreign ownership, repatriation of money and profits, logistical ease, and additional amenities.

Spanning 3.1 million square feet, the souk is divided into four distinct villages. Upon full completion, these villages will host over 1,000 stores, 3,200 parking spaces, and specially designed loading docks for trucks. Additionally, the souk features an authentic Thai Market, offering a range of Thai food, clothing, and handicrafts.

SHOPS AT SOUK AL MARFA DUBAI ISLANDS

Many shops have already opened at Souq Al Marfa, offering fantastic bargains. You’ll find a diverse range of high-quality products, including lamps, cosmetics, perfumes, skincare items, household goods, toys, building materials, and more. Some of the shops currently operating include:

Blink
Koichi
Darwani
Moonlight
Marhaptin
Love Grace
Game Station
Health Beauty
Shines Korean
Thread and Button
Zil Altaif Garments
Simply Made Stylish

For grocery shopping, be sure to visit Mohie El-Din Supermarket

FERRY AND ABRA

Souk Al Marfa features ferry and abra stations to enhance visitor convenience. The rides offer stunning views of Deira Corniche, Deira Old Souk, Dubai Creek, and the Gold Souk.

Here is the information on the routes connecting Souk Al Marfa Market to Dubai’s Old Souk and Deira Old Souk.

Timings: Weekdays: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Weekends (Friday to Sunday): 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 25 minutes
These are the details for the ferry trip between Souk Al Marfa Market and Al Ghubaiba.

Timings: Weekends (Friday to Sunday): 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 20 minutes
Please note that rides are free for five months starting from March 2022.

CHECK OUT THE WALKING TOUR OF SOUQ AL MARFA

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE

Visitors can take advantage of the free shuttle service provided by the souk. To reach the market, simply board a bus from any of the participating hotels, including Ibis Styles Dubai Airport, Hyatt Regency Dubai, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre, and more.

You can download the shuttle schedule from Souk Al Marfa Dubai’s official website or contact the supervisor at +971-55-805-1962.

OTHER SERVICES

RTA Dubai has introduced a dedicated bus route, SM1, specifically for visitors to the souk. It operates every 60 minutes from Gold Souk Bus Station to Souk Al Marfa, traveling along Al Khaleej Street from 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Alternatively, you can use taxi services such as Dubai Taxi, Uber, or Careem to get to the market.

FAQS

WHAT ARE THE OPENING HOURS OF SOUK AL MARFA?
The souk operates from Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and from Friday to Sunday, 12:00 PM to 02:00 AM.

WHAT IS THE CONTACT NUMBER OF THE SOUK?
For more information, you can reach the souk’s management at +971-8-0062-54335.

WHY SHOULD BUSINESSES INVEST IN SOUK AL MARFA?
Souq Al Marfa Dubai Islands is an ideal choice for businesses. It offers easy profit and capital repatriation, 100% foreign ownership, no need for a local sponsor, and minimal paperwork through a streamlined single-window system.