On the first Saturday of each month, Dubai has a flea market at Safa Park. It's further into Dubai, sort of near Dubai Mall. I took the metro to the Business Bay station and then caught a cab to the park. The park itself is 64 hectares (or 158 acres) of green grass, palm trees, almond trees, roses, fountains, a hedge maze and more.
I haven't seen this much grass in one place since I left home.
This is one of the BBQ areas where it's permitted to have an open flame.
Over there in the distance is a toddler-sized play area.
I'm fairly certain these are the roses. They plant them in rows like this all over the park.
Palm trees are everywhere and provide excellent shade. I saw a number of laborers sleeping in the palm shadows today.
I haven't seen this much grass in one place since I left home.
This is one of the BBQ areas where it's permitted to have an open flame.
Over there in the distance is a toddler-sized play area.
I'm fairly certain these are the roses. They plant them in rows like this all over the park.
Palm trees are everywhere and provide excellent shade. I saw a number of laborers sleeping in the palm shadows today.
This is the Safa Maze.
Doesn't it look like something out of Alice in Wonderland?
Just past the maze I saw these guys playing soccer (football) with soccer balls on their heads. I believe they were promoting an event. Still, it was weird.
There were over 400 tables at the flea market. I didn't arrive until about 2pm, and they closed at 3, so lots of tables were packed up and gone by the time I made it over. However, people were happy to give me a deal since they were trying to get rid of everything.
It was your typical garage sale paraphernalia...old exercise videos...
...perfumes....
....racks and racks of clothes....
...piles of hats....
....and shoes galore.
Some people had everything neatly organized on their tables...but most people just threw everything on a blanket on the ground!
Doesn't it look like something out of Alice in Wonderland?
Just past the maze I saw these guys playing soccer (football) with soccer balls on their heads. I believe they were promoting an event. Still, it was weird.
There were over 400 tables at the flea market. I didn't arrive until about 2pm, and they closed at 3, so lots of tables were packed up and gone by the time I made it over. However, people were happy to give me a deal since they were trying to get rid of everything.
It was your typical garage sale paraphernalia...old exercise videos...
...perfumes....
....racks and racks of clothes....
...piles of hats....
....and shoes galore.
Some people had everything neatly organized on their tables...but most people just threw everything on a blanket on the ground!
I ended up getting some simple toys for Colin, a few paring knives, an exercise ball, and some grilling utensils. I didn't spend more than 5 dirhams ($1.36) on anything, but most everything cost 1 dh (27 cents) or less.
I was REALLY happy to find the Pepsi stand with ice cold water. I'll definitely make the trip to Safa Park again, but this time I think I'll bring Joe and Colin with me :)
I was REALLY happy to find the Pepsi stand with ice cold water. I'll definitely make the trip to Safa Park again, but this time I think I'll bring Joe and Colin with me :)
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