Hyper-markets are big box stores that sell everything from groceries to clothes and appliances. Two big ones are Lulu and Carrefour, but, as nearly everything in this city, each store targets a different social group. Lulu caters to the Indian and South Asian population, while Carrefour is more favored by Westerners.
The first time I walked into a hyper-market, I was amazed to see bags of spices sitting in the middle of the grocery section floor. Before we moved to Abu Dhabi I secretly imagined how I'll walk through the traditional souks in search of hidden gems: spices, silks, dates. Of course, all of these are readily available in faux souks - modern malls intended to look old, and those hidden gems are priced appropriately as well.
that is so beautiful, cant wait to try it myself!!,
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