<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMeena Bazaar is located in Bur Dubai, near the Al Fahidi Historical District. Situated near the Dubai Museum, the Dubai Creek, and the Gold Souk \u2014 making it easy to combine with other old-city sights. The easiest way to reach Meena Bazaar, Dubai, is by using the metro station. Get off at Al Fahidi (Green Line) \u2014 exit 2, and follow the crowd on a hot day. They\u2019re all going to Meena Bazaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll hear shopkeepers in Meena Bazaar say: \u201cCome in, madam, no pressure \u2014 just look!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBut if you\u2019ve ever shopped in Chandni Chowk (Delhi), Palika Bazar (Delhi), Crawford Market (Mumbai), or Johari Bazaar (Jaipur) \u2014 you know what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- The moment you stop, they pull out five more items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They say, \u201cThis one is special for you!\u201d<\/em> even if you just asked for a price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They follow you to the next shop, saying, \u201cMy rate is better!\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You end up buying something \u2014 just to end the conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This happens in India too \u2014 but in Dubai, it\u2019s calmer and less pushy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to handle this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like you do in Delhi\u2019s Sarojini Nagar or Bangalore\u2019s Krishna Rajendra Market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Say: \u201cJust looking, thank you.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Smile, but keep walking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If they quote a price, say: \u201cToo high \u2014 can you do AED ___?\u201d<\/em>
(Yes, bargaining works \u2014 but you must start it.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n