{
  "id": 16717844,
  "title": "Diwali 2026 guide in Dubai: Where to shop, what to buy and how to not overspend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/diwali-2026-guide-in-dubai-where-to-shop-what-to-buy-and-how-to-not",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T06:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/diwali-2026-guide-in-dubai-where-to-shop-what-to-buy-and-how-to-not-overspend-1.500725023"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Diwali occurs on November 8, 2026, with a festive weekend in Dubai. The city's little India district in Bur Dubai buzzes with activities during this time. Tailors are busy preparing lehengas, salwar suits, kurta pyjamas, and mini party-wear for Diwali shoppers. Decor items like clay diyas, string lights, torans, and rangoli colors are cheaper than at malls. The Deira Gold Souk is a major spot for gold-buying on Dhanteras, the main shopping day. Spice Souk offers a variety of gifts, including dry fruits, saffron, and cardamom. Karama is the area for sweets, with prices reaching up to Dh400 per kilo. Pre-ordering sweets can help avoid long queues. While Diwali isn't a public holiday in the UAE, the celebrations are vibrant nonetheless. Local options include Godiva, Philips Hue LED lights, Spa Luxetique lavender gift baskets, LILKUISYN resin wood coasters, and French Rose dinnerware sets. To avoid overspending, make a shopping list, prioritize small gold items, and assemble your own gift baskets.",
  "summary": "Diwali lands on Sunday 8 November this year. That means a weekend Lakshmi Puja and about ten days to sort your gold, your glitter and your gulab jamun. In the UAE, Diwali starts long before the first diya is lit. Bur Dubai’s lanes fill with the sights of lehenges, the Gold Souk queues stretch past sunset on Dhanteras, and Karama’s sweet shops run their kitchens around the clock. So, regardless,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}