Karama Market
Karama Market
3.5
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Head over to this bustling street market in the Karama neighborhood of Dubai, known for its affordable prices, diverse selection of goods, and vibrant atmosphere. Bargain hunters can easily spend a few hours here, with 300 shops spread over several buildings trading everything from handicrafts, textiles, leather goods, and jewelry. Karama Market is well known as a destination for those seeking replicas of designer goods. Be prepared to haggle and bring cash for better bargaining power. Later, seek out one of the many Indian or Pakistani joints in the area to savor a delicious and wallet-friendly meal. – Tripadvisor
Duration: 2-3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Karama Market
The area
Neighborhood: Al Karama
Best nearby
Restaurants
3,908 within 3 miles
Attractions
257 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
3.5
851 reviews
Excellent
276
Very good
258
Average
161
Poor
61
Terrible
95
Ashley Moore
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
If your looking into this place then you already know what it’s for, when you arrive you will be dropped off in the square. When you get out into the street/square you will be called and approached by many people it can be quite intimidating, ignore them and just browse at your leisure.
When In the shops, you may be led to secret rooms or even to another destination just a short walk to a block of flats. Do not be afraid you are safe and the people are there to purely sell, we were led from city lights to another location with very very good quality products.
Be prepared to walk away to get a better deal, haggle like crazy and always say that you seen cheap and just as good quality.
Another store to visit is next door to city lights ask for moein and he is amazing, again led to an aladdins cave upstairs and anything he doesn’t have he will take you to or get someone to you.
We visited this place twice and the first time was slightly daunting but it’s perfectly safe
When In the shops, you may be led to secret rooms or even to another destination just a short walk to a block of flats. Do not be afraid you are safe and the people are there to purely sell, we were led from city lights to another location with very very good quality products.
Be prepared to walk away to get a better deal, haggle like crazy and always say that you seen cheap and just as good quality.
Another store to visit is next door to city lights ask for moein and he is amazing, again led to an aladdins cave upstairs and anything he doesn’t have he will take you to or get someone to you.
We visited this place twice and the first time was slightly daunting but it’s perfectly safe
Written February 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hii all
Karama market has been open after long break from covid 19
See you soon
Timing 10:00 to 22:00
Written November 22, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Emma. J
Essex, UK1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
The area has some bits to check but be very careful in the souls specially with what price gets put in to the machine when paying by card . Ask how much before you agree . Keep hold of your children - ask male children to keep hands in their pockets and female teens keep between parents please . Have one very upset girl after this visit .
Written July 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mr.G
8 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Went to Karama last night (May 30, 2022). I don't understand what the others are griping about. Area has a ton of shops, very nice, clean and air conditioned. I'm not talking about the flee marker-like area but the established shops as you walk towards the Dubai Frame. Replica clothes on hangers and on shelves with huge selections right as you walk in. These guys don't care 😄. Forget the secret rooms at the Gold Souk, you're wasting your time there. The time it will take you to see 3 hidden stores at the Souk you will see 20-30 stores here. Yes the shop keepers can be as annoying as anywhere but the clothes are good quality. Be sure to take cash for better bargaining power. Have fun!
Written May 31, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
amy cov
Dunlap, TN3 contributions
Jul 2021
Dont ever go to karama shopping complex . Not worth your time or money .felt super ripped of after leaving. part of it was my fault for feeling bad after staying in a shop for a long time and trying many tshirts . Please dont be fooled by how nice thier to you because they just want to take all your money . with the price i paid for 4 tshirts i could buy a real deal
Written August 8, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
adam a
York, UK2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
I contacted Hossein through Instagram ( Dubaihandbags ) and sent him list of bags I wanted . He managed to find them for us and then we went to see him in he is shop . He was very helpful and the prices was very competitive compared to the karama market . We also saved a lot of time by not going to the markets again . He was just located by our hotel in Jumeirah . He gave us a good deal because we bought three bags . I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality bags
Written April 22, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mary K
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Its very very frustrating when the customer service is not trained on how to maintain their temper infront of every customer it reflects very bad image of the company, I was on queue and I saw the counter next to me she just finished serving the last person in the line I went there to be served and lady name Charmel, she said go back to your line I am serving those people that are coming now, they were two ladies just arrived in after I approached her, I told I saw you don't have queue and decided to come to you because i have only 8pcs, just serve me, she said no! I will not serve you! she's called her supervisor Shankar for something simple that customer service should handle, I asked her infront of supervisor will serve me she said NO I will not infront of her supervisor, even no respect at all why call supervisor If you still continue talking back! I told supervisor i am not crazy i saw someone in the line and come straight and jump them even who will agree to be skipped!! I asked to check the camera, After the supervisor begged her to serve me as I had 8pcs only she served me with very bad attitude. I am a customer service but the level of the customer service we have in day to day Karama is very bad, if you're getting paid do your work properly and go home at peace, don't be the reason you spoil the company imagine.
Written May 19, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ms Holiday
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A horror trip! Never again!
If you ask for a special item everyone tells you that is avalaible in shop. When you enter the shop suddenly they tell you that they don’t have the item and they try to sell other things. In that way you will loose a lot of time.
Furthermore they made a price. If you than decide to buy it, they will increase the price for item! It is always the case!!!!
Last but not least be carefull if you pay with creditcard. If the price is 100 Dirham, they set one more 0 in the payment system. If you don’t see it, you will than pay 1.000 Dirham instead of 100 Dirham.
Never again !!!!
If you ask for a special item everyone tells you that is avalaible in shop. When you enter the shop suddenly they tell you that they don’t have the item and they try to sell other things. In that way you will loose a lot of time.
Furthermore they made a price. If you than decide to buy it, they will increase the price for item! It is always the case!!!!
Last but not least be carefull if you pay with creditcard. If the price is 100 Dirham, they set one more 0 in the payment system. If you don’t see it, you will than pay 1.000 Dirham instead of 100 Dirham.
Never again !!!!
Written August 1, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rebecca mc
United Kingdom1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
We went to get some bags and bits from a shop they guy was very touchy when I told him to stop he went and another guy came back , I just wanted to buy a shoe and leave but they told me it costs 1200 Durham's ! Initially they told me it's 650 ! I would never go back to this area
Written July 4, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Joanna m
Heathfield, UK1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Couples
Hossein is a very well spoken man whos very knowledgeable and friendly . No pressure to buy anything at all and the bags and shoes are priced reasonable. We literally purchase some items and saved time by not going to the Bazzar , They also ship to the UK which might be very good option for us since we know them and quality of products are good ,
Written January 1, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
FrequentFlier751891
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
If you are in search for fake brands and are want to buy plastic “look a likes” you can go. You have to be prepared to follow sellers into showrooms in office blocks. It takes time if you want sizes. Prices are high considering it is all “upper (fake) leather” Be prepared to negotiate prices.
Written January 7, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi! Can someone please help me with Hussain’s store location or contact details? As he isn’t responsive on his Instagram account.
Written May 12, 2023
He’s instagram is Dubaihandbags , that’s all I can say ,
Sometimes they might be scared and not replay to you ! Try to introduce your self and what’s your intention and what you like to buy etc .
Also I would suggest to ask price of few items in advance as there’s a lot of different qualities
Written May 13, 2023
Hi,
I was in Dubai, but couldnt find a good replica of Gucci or any good replica handbag,
i am trying to buy from this woman in IG @Chez_rita_beirut
anyone tried to buy from her?
Written April 12, 2023
I would suggest not to buy either visit the market or read reviews for trusted sellers
Written April 12, 2023
Is there another way to contact hassein ? I have tried to add him on Instagram ?
Thankyou
Written August 31, 2022
Hi there , Instagram might be best way , Hes Instagram is private send him a request and private message he wil accept as he did for me , How ever i think theres many fake pages called Dubaihandbags , hes instagram is Dubaihandbags all one word and has about 11K followers , hope it helped
Written September 1, 2022
Are the shops open in Al Karama market/Souq today (Monday 2nd May)? Thank you.
Written May 2, 2022
Sorry I think it's to late to replay but I'm general because Monday was Eid some shops are closed some shops which are not Muslims might be open
Written May 4, 2022
Hi, I am looking for watches and handbags and trainers, where is best to go?
Written December 25, 2021
You may visit the market , there's some shops who sale items
Written December 25, 2021
Try to go to the Market you will find some shops
Please read reviews before heading there as well to be ready ,
Written November 30, 2021
Hi, I would really like to buy a bag, purse and belt from Hussein. Can you tell me how I can contact him ? And whether it is possible to order a delivery from Karama to the hotel, we fly home on Thursday.
Written January 26, 2021
Hi contact on instagram @dubaihandbags I’m sure they will get back to you
Written January 27, 2021
I have read and heard a lot about Mr.husein and his saturn shop. I would like to know how I could contact him. I tried his instagram @dubaihandbags but I coudn't find it the next day so it means I was blocked. Anyone please help me on this?
Written January 21, 2021
I will send you a private message
Written January 24, 2021
…
Showing results 1-10 of 232
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing