5 Reasons For Shopping At Abu Dhabi’s Flea Market That You Should Know

Shopping is good fun, especially when you can pick up fantastic bargains at a price of your choice. However, you do not get this opportunity with stores. The only time you can bargain is when you head out to the Dubai souqs. Another opportunity presents itself at the Abu Dhabi flea market. They are great fun for browsing, shopping for knick knacks, eating at food trucks or street stalls, and even listening to live music while you check out the market.

What Are Flea Markets?

Flea markets are street markets which normally sell second hand items. The items are in good condition but their price is marked down because they are not brand new.

However, some flea markets sell items that are locally produced by small entrepreneurs and sole business owners. These items are new and handmade, and may be priced depending on the nature of the product and the market demand for it.

Here are 5 reasons why you should shop at flea markets:

#1 You have more choice for the same category of item.

The biggest advantage of browsing through flea market in Abu Dhabi is that there is so much variety for every category of product. Chances are high that there is more than one vendor selling the product you are most interested in. For example, you could be looking for wooden combs, or a certain kind of eatable. You will certainly find more than one stall or vendor selling these items, so you can look through the entire market to determine what kind of product and price options you have. This gives you the choice to select the best product at the right price.

#2 You can pick great bargains – and haggling is key.

Most people head to flea markets because these places offer them good prices for good products. Vendors normally price items with a slightly higher margin. This margin allows them with wiggle room to negotiate with the buyer. Haggling is an essential exercise at flea markets – unlike stores, the prices on items are not necessarily fixed. If you are new to shopping at flea market, go with somebody who shops at them regularly. You will understand how to haggle, by how much to reduce the asking price on different items, and so on.

#3 You can get unique items if you look for them.

Flea markets are not just for those who want to spend an evening browsing for trinkets. Some of them may have antiques and vintage items priced somewhat higher. There may also be some rare items sourced from a private collector (old coins, for example) that you cannot find in stores in Abu Dhabi. Flea markets sometimes have the most unexpected items on sale, so it’s worth your while to go check them out.

#4 Everything you need is in one place.

Flea market in Abu Dhabi is normally spread out over a large area. This is an opportunity for many vendors to set up stalls all over the selling area. As a result, you can find whatever you want, from clothes to household items, and from paintings to potted plants. You don’t need to head out to another souq as long as you’re at a flea market.

#5 It’s great fun to shop there.

People who stop by at flea markets are in the mood to browse at their own pace. It is not a site for hurried shopping. You can take your time talking to the vendors, asking questions about certain items, browsing through the entire market before deciding what you want to pick, and so on. You can also expect live entertainment, food stalls and children’s play activities. Besides, the prices are normally competitive so you get great bargains as well.

One of the most popular flea markets in Abu Dhabi comes to the city on December 13, 2019. It is slated to be held at Lake Park parking area, from 4 pm to 9 pm. Entry is free. Go with the family to have an evening of riotous fun and great shopping!

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