Don’t miss Dammam’s most popular market

Despite the variety of “malls” and luxury shopping centers,popular markets still have a strong presence. This is due to their affordable prices and bustling atmosphere that gives you a real shopping experience. It allows you to directly interact and negotiate with the sellers. That’s why you find many tourists prefer the popular markets. because it is their direct way to understand the culture of the community. If you are in Dammam and looking for places to buy souvenirs or gold, don’t miss the Love Market there. Where the voices of the vendors are mixed with music, art, and the smell of spices and perfumes everywhere.

The Love Market is located in the center of Dammamcity, and when you visit this market, you will find a variety of stores; each store is unique with its own products, there are stores that specialize in displaying traditional costumes, and you will notice them by the high demand by shoppers, especially on weekends, and the embroidery and shapes that decorate the clothes, whether men or women. Similarly, brides-to-be will be attracted to wedding dress shops or jewelry stores to buy engagement rings.

Mohamed Ibrahim says. 25 years old. Egyptian and resident of Dammam “The market here is much cheaper than the international brands in the malls, and I noticed that the gold here is of good quality. I also noticed that the gold here is of good quality. I mean it is pure and not mixed with other metals. So I always buy gold here. Some of my relatives even recommended me to buy some products for them from here.”

A tourist watches the jewelry stall at the Love Souk in Dammam

What can you buy at the Dammam Love Market?

 

Souq Al Hob is the best place to buy gold or silver jewelry. Whether you’re looking for traditional or contemporary Saudi designs. You’ll find plenty to catch your eye in the shops and boutiques that line the streets surrounding the market. It is also advisable to check the latest official gold price updates in Saudi Arabia before buying and negotiating with the seller on prices. This is standard procedure in popular markets.

The market is located on a newly renovated central street. where traders mingle with locals and visitors. As you stroll through the market’s corridors, your senses will recognize the smells of spices and perfumes. your senses will recognize the smells of spices and fragrances. Don’t hesitate to visit the shops that line the corridors. You will find everything from handmade carpets, home furniture, kitchenware, ceramics, incense, clothing, and much more at reasonable prices. and much more at reasonable prices. Perhaps much less than the same products sold in malls. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the alleys and lanes branching out from the main street. where you will find shops selling artwork, antiques, and other souvenirs.

Tourist places near Love Market

 

The market’s location makes it easy for you to get to know many tourist places in Dammam located in its vicinity, such as “Al Marjan Island Dammam” 7.49 kilometers away. The island extends over an area of 7 square kilometers. There you can have a luxurious dinner in one of the island’s restaurants and watch the sunset as it slips behind the Arabian Gulf. You can also rent a yacht to explore the sea or sail small boats. The Heritage Village in Dammam is 8.82 kilometers from Souq Al Hob. The Heritage Village is one of Dammam’s unique attractions due to its exhibits, manuscripts, and special atmosphere that emphasizes the heritage character of specific Saudi regions such as Asir, Najd, and others.

Staying up late in the streets of the love market

 

When evening comes. The Love Market comes to life and the market comes alive with the demand of shoppers who prefer to shop in the evening to avoid the heat of the daytime sun. The streets come alive with musicians playing and singers singing and their voices mingling with the calls of street vendors selling local delicacies, such as falafel, shawarma, and hot luqaimat (falafel, shawarma, and luqaimat). such as falafel, shawarma, and hot luqaimat (fried dumplings soaked in date syrup and sesame seeds).

Ramadan in Dammam is a busy time of year. especially after iftar. Celebrations are held and streets are decorated to mark the arrival of Ramadan. It’s easy to chat with locals at one of the popular cafes or with street vendors trying to sell their wares. But in the midst of the crowds. Be careful to dress modestly and observe Saudi etiquette and customs.

A number of visitors walk through the Love Market

Visit the Love Market

 

The Love Market in Dammam is located on 11th Street, south of King Abdulaziz Street in Dammam. Admission is free. The market is open daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Some stores and vendors accept credit cards. But just in case. bring different denominations of Saudi currency as some shops only accept cash.