- The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for its extravagant, newly built landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah, and the Dubai Mall.
- But those landmarks have little to do with Dubai’s history as a major trading city at a crossroads between Asian and Middle Eastern trading routes.
- To see that history, you have to visit the city’s many souks, or marketplaces, and talk to many immigrants — from India, Pakistan, Egypt, and elsewhere — that work in them.
- The craziest of the souks is the Gold Souk, where you can purchase elaborate, read more >>>
Source : BusinessInsider.Com