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Hi Dubai
27-01-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Municipality Launches Third Season of Ramadan Souq in Deira
Dubai Municipality will officially launch the third season of the Ramadan Souq on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at the Old Municipality Street Square, located in the Grand Souq, Deira. The event, running until 22 February, aims to preserve the authenticity of traditional customs in preparation for Ramadan, while promoting the rich history of traditional markets as a tourist attraction and providing a platform for local investors. The souq will feature a wide array of recreational, tourism, and commercial activities designed for all members of the community. Whether you're a local resident, a visitor, or a tourist, the market offers a unique shopping experience with competitive prices. The event will showcase stalls run by long-standing shopkeepers selling Ramadan supplies and products for the 'Haq Al Laila' celebration, alongside a variety of food, personal items, and other goods. In addition to shopping, the market will host live entertainment, workshops, and activities for children. The event is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm, offering something for everyone, from families to heritage enthusiasts. Asem Al Qassim, Director of the Architectural Heritage and Antiquities Department at Dubai Municipality, emphasized the importance of the souq in celebrating the arrival of Ramadan and promoting Dubai's historical markets. 'The Grand Souq's enduring role as a shopping hub and a key tourist attraction reflects Dubai's cultural legacy,' he said. Dubai Municipality's Ramadan Souq initiative supports tourism, entertainment, and commercial activities, fostering investment and boosting demand for public facilities and entertainment venues across the city. News Source: Dubai Media Office
The National
26-01-2025
- Business
- The National
Ramadan Souq returns to Deira for the third season
The Ramadan Souq opened on Saturday at the Old Municipality Street Square in the Grand Souq in Deira, featuring a diverse number of stalls for both tourists and residents of the community to enjoy. Running until February 22, the third season of the souq is celebrating the historical heritage of traditional market places, as well as preparing for the holy month of Ramadan. The seasonal souq showcases local businesses and their products, as well as hosting activities that are suitable for young ones, families and cultural enthusiasts. 'The Ramadan Souq is one of the most significant traditional events celebrating the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan in the emirate,' says Asem Al Qassim, director of the Architectural Heritage and Antiquities Department at Dubai Municipality. 'We are committed to promoting the heritage of traditional markets, which are a living testament to Dubai's history.' Some of the goods that can be sourced include fragrances, carpets, a variety of clothing items and fabrics, handmade dolls and toys, homeware and decorative items. There will also be a variety of foods available to try, such as chocolates, nuts and fresh luqaimat – a popular Gulf dessert of deep-fried balls of pastry covered in date syrup, which is served during the holy month of Ramadan. Open daily from 10am to 10pm, there will also be live entertainment, workshops and activities for children. 'Organising the souq in the Grand Souq area of Deira, one of Dubai's oldest markets, affirms its enduring role as a shopping hub for personal and household needs while also serving as a key tourist attraction that reflects the emirate's cultural legacy,' Al Qassim added. 'Our ongoing efforts aim to enhance Dubai's appeal as a city of exceptional quality of life.' The Ramadan Souq is a great way to prepare for the holy month of Ramadan. There will also be a miniature souq set up alongside the Deira Souq, which also features stalls including Ramadan supplies and products. Ramadan is predicted to start on Saturday, March 1, however, the official start date will be confirmed by the UAE's moon-sighting committee. The holy month lasts 29 or 30 days, with its start date depending on the new crescent moon. This also means that the date of Eid Al Fitr will be dependent on another moon sighting.
