I dint take so many pictures today because i was (and still am) very tired. But we went to the Gold souk.
"Souk" is arabic for market, so the Gold souk is literally a market where gold is sold. There are shops selling diamonds and other items as well but it is widely referred to as the Dubai Gold souk

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chiboy1116:
it's actually cheap

Yes o....very.

wow. Gold store! The place is fyn oh. U no wan reach burj khalifa?

Dmpaul:
wow. Gold store! The place is fyn oh. U no wan reach burj khalifa?

We're taking it turn by turn. I'll post pix when we visit Burj Khalifa

There's a man who has a shop in Deira, he is a native Indian but is referred to as Papa Nigeria. This man speaks Yoruba. He even knows few words in Igbo and Hausa. This picture is from his shop.

We entered a fabric shop today and all through our stay these guys played Nigerian music only. There was Collabo by Psquare, there was also a track with Tiwa Savage on it and several others i can't remember.
This is how one of them asked us what we wanted;

Which one do you want? Is it Atiku, Tinubu, Fashola or APC?

I'm not joking Those were his exact words.

ok, anticipating with 4g network.

ariketalks:

We're taking it turn by turn. I'll post pix when we visit Burj Khalifa

btw, if i be u i no go cum back, especially dis election period. I go just 4rm dia japa.

UAE is an extremely nice country. I enjoy it. I have holidayed there 4 times in the last 6 years.

MissSweet:
Did some research in the past and found out 10percent of people living in Dubai are native citizen while the remaining 90 percents are Indians and foreigners.

Yes. There are more Indians in Dubai (and UAE) than there are Emiratis (citizens). Actually, you hardly come across their citizens anywhere - you tend to see them in those exotic shopping malls etc.

ariketalks:
Earlier in the day, we passed by a shop that sells nuts, dried fruits and sweets. Everything from peanuts to pistachios, chocolate to candy, apricot to pineapples. These kind of items are priced per kilogram but you aren't obligated to purchase an entire kilogram. You can always buy less but the least seems to be quarter of a kilogram.
I bought a quarter kilo of dried apricots yesterday. Cost me 7AED but that thing tastes awful.

I think I know here in Deira. Not very far from that gold souk. I used to buy the nuts too, like it

In many shops in Deira, many shop keepers speak smattering Hausa and Yoruba.

3 interesting facts about Dubai
▪Cats:
Cats just happen to pop up anywhere. Unlike Nigeria where you are more likely to spot a dog while walking down the streets, you will hardly find any dogs here. To be honest, i haven't seen even one dog since we arrived.
Cats on the other hand are a regular. Finding two stray cats along the road won't make people bat their eyelids.

▪Fine:
The taxi driver stopped us from eating cucumber inside the cab today. His reason? That the police will actually fine us for eating in a cab. What?!!

▪The Traders:
Regular people seem friendly but more interesting are the traders. They will persuade you well enough to buy from them and no matter how ridiculous or inhumane your negotiations are, they will not quarrel with you. Even if you end up leaving the shop without purchasing an item, they will bid you farewell without rude expressions.

ariketalks:
There's a man who has a shop in Deira, he is a native Indian but is referred to as Papa Nigeria. This man speaks Yoruba. He even knows few words in Igbo and Hausa. This picture is from his shop.

Gbam. I experienced this last year March when I last visited.

Took this picture of that Papa Nigeria shop.

It's close to the entrance of that Gold market.

Those guys speak Yoruba words

Kilode
Ade l'ode
Onbe (you dey jump i.e you're impatient)
Bawo ni
Alaroro
Etc

Jarus:


I think I know here in Deira. Not very far from that gold souk. I used to buy the nuts too, like it

In many shops in Deira, many shop keepers speak smattering Hausa and Yoruba.

Jarus:


Gbam. I experienced this last year March when I last visited.

Took this picture of that Papa Nigeria shop.

It's close to the entrance of that Gold market.

Those guys speak Yoruba words

Kilode
Ade l'ode
Onbe (you dey jump i.e you're impatient)
Bawo ni
Alaroro
Etc

Jarus:


Yes. There are more Indians in Dubai (and UAE) than there are Emiratis (citizens). Actually, you hardly come across their citizens anywhere - you tend to see then in those exotic shopping malls etc.

Everything you said is the truth.

Dmpaul:
ok, anticipating with 4g network.
btw, if i be u i no go cum back, especially dis election period. I go just 4rm dia japa.

Lmao

na so nah.

ariketalks:
Lmao

u no dy read frontpage about all d bad tinz wey dy happen? Naija don dy hot oh. Me sef wan run.

Jarus:


Gbam. I experienced this last year March when I last visited.

Took this picture of that Papa Nigeria shop.

It's close to the entrance of that Gold market.

Those guys speak Yoruba words

Kilode
Ade l'ode
Onbe (you dey jump i.e you're impatient)
Bawo ni
Alaroro
Etc

The man was even asking me Bawo ni and telling me You will reply "Mo wa"

Dmpaul:
na so nah.

u no dy read frontpage about all d bad tinz wey dy happen?
Naija don dy hot oh.
Me sef wan run.

It is well

ariketalks:
It is well

Amen oh

ariketalks:

The man was even asking me Bawo ni amd telling me You will reply "Mo wa"

Same here. He called me alaroro when I was pricing his stuff.


He is an Indian. Never been to Nigeria.

ariketalks:
Here's what we had for dinner. ▪Grilled chicken ▪Salad ▪Unleavened bread ▪Fries ▪Mayonnaise
I had kiwi juice. (First time trying it)
The meal (excluding the Kiwi juice and Fries) cost 25AED

This is like #2,500 very cheap

Jarus:


Same here. He called me alaroro when I was pricing his stuff.


He is an Indian. Never been to Nigeria.

Rolly22:


This is like #2,500 very cheap

Yes o. I even forgot to mention that it was a full chicken.

ariketalks:

Average cost of hotels in Deira is 300AED a night [s](could be more or less, but quality may (or may not) differ)[/s] for single room. You won't have a problem finding hotels as they are everywhere. Just make sure you request to check out the room before paying (it is allowed).
Last thing, booking online is cheaper compared to turning up at the hotel to request a room. booking[dot]com is good. Hope this helps you.

Gr8mind07, i forgot to add that if you have to change from ₦ to AED, don't change all your money in Nigeria.
They told us Dollar was scarce so we had to change to AED straight away before coming, and the rates in Nigeria are quite high at 1AED to ₦110. Whereas, it is 1AED to ₦100 in Deira. I added pictures of the market where we exchanged currency in Deira but i'll confirm the name and post it here so you can locate it when you arrive. If i forget, please remind me.

ariketalks:

Gr8mind07, i forgot to add that if you have to change from ₦ to AED, don't change all your money in Nigeria.
They told us Dollar was scarce so we had to change to AED straight away before coming, and the rates in Nigeria are quite high at 1AED to ₦110. Whereas, it is 1AED to ₦100 in Deira. I added pictures of the market where we exchanged currency in Deira but i'll confirm the name and post it here so you can locate it when you arrive. If i forget, please remind me.

you mean it is advisable to take naira to UAE?

WinningSun:


you mean it is advisable to take naira to UAE?

Not exactly. There are several Nigerian men at Deira who accept bank transfer and they'll give you rhe AED equivalent right on the spot.(Just be careful who you trust) I heard it's best to change to dollars and convert to AED upon arrival. I'll try my best to gather more information then report back. Again, if i forget, please remind me.

ariketalks:

Not exactly. There are several Nigerian men at Deira who accept bank transfer and they'll give you rhe AED equivalent right on the spot.(Just be careful who you trust) I heard it's best to change to dollars and convert to AED upon arrival. I'll try my best to gather more information then report back. Again, if i forget, please remind me.

thanks

WinningSun:


thanks

Uwlc.

interesting trend

[quote author=ariketalks post=75044995]
Average cost of hotels in Deira is 300AED a night [s](could be more or less, but quality may (or may not) differ)[/s] for single room. You won't have a problem finding hotels as they are everywhere. Just make sure you request to check out the room before paying (it is allowed).
Last thing, booking online is cheaper compared to turning up at the hotel to request a room. booking[dot]com is good. Hope this helps you.

Thanks for the info.Its really helpful

[quote author=ariketalks post=75052732]
Gr8mind07, i forgot to add that if you have to change from ₦ to AED, don't change all your money in Nigeria.
They told us Dollar was scarce so we had to change to AED straight away before coming, and the rates in Nigeria are quite high at 1AED to ₦110. Whereas, it is 1AED to ₦100 in Deira. I added pictures of the market where we exchanged currency in Deira but i'll confirm the name and post it here so you can locate it when you arrive. If i forget, please remind me.

I appreciate all these info.Pls keep them coming and make sure you enjoy your trip to the peak.

[quote author=Gr8mind07 post=75055851][/quote]
I'm happy it's of value.
One more thing, before making deposit for any hotel, read the terms, and do NOT make full payment. Deposit first then balance up when checking out. Some have underlying problems they won't disclose and when you discover them yourself, they play the No refund card. Hotels are practically walking distance from one another (some are even opposite each other) so you will find another asap.
If you really have to make full payment, split your stay. What i mean is, if you intend staying 10 nights, tell them you're staying for 2 or 3 nights. That way you don't have too much money in their care in case something goes wrong. If you're comfortable with their service, you can extend. No business refuses extra money.

Shinner2010:
interesting trend

Thank you for following