Arabian souvenirs can be kitschy but cute. Pick up a few camel lighters as gifts- pump the hump and fire comes out of its mouth! Coffee pots, woollen camel bags, carved wooden ashtrays, shishas (water pipes), mosque alarm clocks and Bedouin jewellery are everywhere. Roam the souks and see what you can find.

Since Dubai is the tourist mecca for the whole Arabic region, you can get the best bargain on all kinds of Arabian souvenirs. Typical souvenirs include copper coffeepots, metal food platters, carved wooden or leather stuffed camels, woollen camel bags and sheesha or glass water pipes.

Shopping malls have many stores specializing in Arabic artifacts. The price and quality of traditional items vary enormously and the souks usually offers the best bargains. Carpets are favourite buy. The symbol of Arabic hospitality ,the coffee pot and cups is widely available.

Traditional wedding jewellery made of heavy silver and crafted into simply engraved necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings are coveted forms of historical art , especially as many of the larger pieces make excellent pictures if they are mounted behind glass in a frame.