Souq Al Qattara in Al Qattara, Al Ain — Activity
Souq Al Qattara in Al Qattara, Al Ain — Activity
Souq Al Qattara in Al Qattara, Al Ain — Activity

Activity · Al Qattara, Al Ain · $ · GREAT FOR KIDS

Souq Al Qattara

★ 4.5 · 704 on Google
Open · Closes 20:00

For a more atmospheric souvenir stop, trade a shopping centre for Al Qattara's mudbrick souq. The historic covered passage preserves the simple architecture of an oasis market, with traditional crafts and local produce when stalls are active. The building is worth seeing even without an event, but seasonal festivals bring it properly to life.

Good to know

1930s mudbrick marketShaded traditional corridorEmirati crafts and local goodsSeasonal cultural festivalsNear Al Qattara OasisFree general entry

Family-friendly

Easy parking

What to expect

  • 01Restored historic souq with traditional craft heritage
  • 02Free general access, often 9am–8pm
  • 03Festival and vendor activity varies through the year
★ WHAT WE'D DO

“Walk the shaded passage first, then browse handicrafts and local food stalls if they are trading.”

♥ LOCAL TIP

“This is a seasonal craft market, not a permanently busy shopping souq. Festival programmes and stallholders change, so confirm what is on rather than expecting a full market every day. Visit alongside the adjacent Al Qattara Arts Centre and the oasis.”

The details

AddressSouq Al Qattara, Al Qattara Oasis, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates
Phone+971 3 712 8000
Websitevisitalain.ae/en/experiences/shopping/souq-al-qattara

Hours

Mon
09:00 – 20:00
Tue
09:00 – 20:00
Wed
09:00 – 20:00
Thu
09:00 – 20:00
Fri
09:00 – 20:00
Sat
09:00 – 20:00
SunToday
09:00 – 20:00

Location

Souq Al Qattara, Al Qattara Oasis, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates, Al Qattara, Al Ain

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