NIGHTMARKET.ASIA NIGHTMARKET.ASIA

West Asia Souqs & Bazaars

West Asia's great souqs and bazaars, from Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and Doha's Souq Waqif to Muscat's Mutrah Souq, Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda and Tbilisi's Dezerter Bazaar.

Shops in the Gold Souk in Deira, Dubai

Dubai Gold Souk (Deira)

A dense lane of jewellery shops in old Deira, known for gold, diamonds and bright window displays.

Cultural Markets
Flea Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Shopping Tips Unique Finds
View More
Spices at the Deira Spice Souk in Dubai

Deira Spice Souk

A fragrant lane of spice, incense, dried fruit and herb stalls near Dubai's creek in Deira.

Cultural Markets
Food Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Shopping Tips Unique Finds
View More
Kumma caps for sale at Mutrah Souq in Muscat

Mutrah Souq

Muscat's labyrinth of covered lanes beside the corniche, known for frankincense, silver, textiles and evening browsing.

Craft Markets
Cultural Markets
Night Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Night Life Shopping Tips Unique Finds
View More
Stalls at Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem

Mahane Yehuda Market

Jerusalem's famous covered market, with produce and bakeries by day and bars and street food after dark.

Farmer's Markets
Food Markets
Night Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Foodie Approved Local Delicacies Night Life
View More
Stalls at Carmel Market in Tel Aviv

Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel)

Tel Aviv's main open-air market, with fruit, spices, street food and bargain stalls running down a long pedestrian lane.

Farmer's Markets
Food Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Foodie Approved Local Delicacies
View More
Carob juice seller in the souq of Jerusalem's Old City

Muslim Quarter Souq (Jerusalem Old City)

The covered lanes of Jerusalem's Old City, selling spices, sweets, textiles, souvenirs and street snacks.

Cultural Markets
Food Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Cultural Experience Unique Finds
View More
Souk Al-Mubarakiya in Kuwait City at night

Souk Al-Mubarakiya

Kuwait City's historic souq near the Gulf, with spice, meat and textile lanes and restaurants that fill in the evening.

Cultural Markets
Night Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Cultural Experience Night Life
View More
Alley in the Bab Al Bahrain Souq, Manama

Bab Al Bahrain Souq

Manama's old souq behind the Bab Al Bahrain gateway, with spice, pearl, fabric and gift shops in narrow lanes.

Cultural Markets
Flea Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Shopping Tips Unique Finds
View More
Tklapi fruit leather at Dezerter Bazaar in Tbilisi

Dezerter Bazaar

Tbilisi's busiest food bazaar, with produce, cheese, churchkhela, spices and Georgian pickles under a big hall.

Farmer's Markets
Food Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Foodie Approved Local Delicacies
View More
Stalls at the Vernissage market in Yerevan

Vernissage Market (Yerevan)

Yerevan's weekend open-air market of crafts, antiques, carpets and souvenirs near Republic Square.

Craft Markets
Flea Markets
Weekend Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Shopping Tips Unique Finds
View More
Inside the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

Grand Bazaar (KapalฤฑรงarลŸฤฑ)

Istanbul's vast covered bazaar with thousands of shops selling carpets, ceramics, lamps, leather, jewellery and Turkish delight.

Cultural Markets
Flea Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Shopping Tips Unique Finds
View More
Spices on sale at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul

Spice Bazaar (Mฤฑsฤฑr ร‡arลŸฤฑsฤฑ)

Istanbul's historic Egyptian Bazaar by the Galata Bridge, piled with spices, dried fruit, teas and sweets.

Cultural Markets
Food Markets
West Asia Souqs & Bazaars
Local Delicacies Unique Finds
View More

West Asia's markets are souqs and bazaars: covered lanes of spices, gold, textiles and sweets that come alive in the evening once the heat drops. This collection covers Istanbul, the Gulf (Doha, Dubai, Muscat, Kuwait City and Manama), Israel and Jerusalem, and the Caucasus (Tbilisi and Yerevan). Many are daytime markets that stay open into the evening, so each listing notes hours with a reminder to check before you go. For a route, start with our West Asia souqs and bazaars guide.

Filters

Tags

#Local Delicacies

#Unique Finds

#Hidden Gems

#Family Friendly

#Shopping Tips

#Foodie Approved

#Must-Visit

#Cultural Experience

#Night Life

#Special Events

Categories