Watch artisans at work, discover familiar flavours and traditions, and pause as live cultural moments unfold around you. Souk brings different sides of Emirati life together in one place, from the details shaped by hand to the customs shared across generations.
See tradition take shape, one detail at a time.
Come closer and watch artisans practise Sadu, Talli, basket weaving, pottery, henna and scent blending. Materials, colours and techniques come together in front of you, revealing the detail and skill behind crafts passed from one generation to the next.
Some traditions are best experienced around the table.
Follow the aromas of live preparation, discover Emirati recipes and take part in food experiences that bring familiar flavours closer. Then slow down over Emirati coffee and experience the rituals of hospitality that have long brought people together.
Ayala, oud and traditional dance bring Souk to life.
Live cultural performances unfold across Souk, from Ayala and oud to traditional dance and other heritage acts. Stop as the crowd gathers, enjoy the moment, then continue through the Souk as another performance takes shape around you.
The things one generation remembers, another gets to discover.
Step into Dukkan Zaman and rediscover the sweets, games and small details many grew up with. For some, they bring back familiar memories. For younger visitors, they offer a first look at the simple favourites that once filled neighbourhood shops.
See the current dining offer across Liwa Village.
See the retail offer across Souk and Meydan, including what visitors can browse and where to find it.
