Saudi Arabia » Shopping in Mecca

Souks (markets) sell incense and incense burners, jewellery, bronze and brassware, richly decorated daggers and swords, and in the Eastern Province, huge brass-bonded chests. Bargaining is often expected, even for modern goods such as cameras and electrical equipment.

Shopping is a very popular pastime, with world-class brands being available at reasonable prices in the large shopping malls. Gold, watches and electronics in particular can be bought more cheaply than in Europe and the US.