Sandwiched between Jumeirah and Bur Dubai, this little residential strip offers an intriguing shopping experience. Home to a dense concentration of South Asians, Al Satwa is perhaps your best bet if you're looking to shop at bargain prices. Textiles are a specialty of the area and it's possible to get a tailored outfit at fairly low prices. Besides this, the area is also famous for producing designer wear replicas; good for fashionistas who aren't bothered about flaunting a brand. A good number of inexpensive restaurants and cafes dotting the area offer something for everyone. Al Satwa's central location means that you're never too far away from the action, whether you wish to hit the Jumeirah Beach or go for some high-end shopping at The Dubai Mall.

A distinct lack of high-rises and almost uniform four-story structures mark Al Karama, one of the older areas of the mega city. A popular residential neighborhood, it is primarily home to South Asian expats and offers excellent options for shopping on a budget. An excellent array of shops spread throughout the neighborhood offer everything from clothes and accessories to electronics. The area is especially famous, or rather infamous for its shops that sell knock-offs of designer and high-end products at delightfully low prices. There's a good number of restaurants in the area offering a gamut of South Asian cuisines and more.

The Lulu Hypermarket is a popular chain of superstores that is synonymous with quality as well as affordability to shoppers across the Gulf region. This branch in Al Quasis like the other Lulu Hypermarkets has a huge parking space, children's play area and food court. Shoppers can shop everything under one roof. Featuring their own brand of groceries as well as non-food items such as home decors, electronic items and clothing lines, Lulu is a great place to pick up snacks and supplies if you're in Dubai on a budget.

Chinese products have flooded the international markets today. They are known for their cheap prices and superior technology. In Dubai, the best place to buy these products is Dragon Mart which offers a variety of Chinese items under one roof. From electronics to pearls one can buy a whole lot of items at throw-away prices. The shopping complex is located on the Oman Hatta Highway which is called the Al-Awir road in Dubai.

Daiso is a Japanese chain known for their reasonably priced goods from home products, crafts to make up items. The store sells almost everything at AED6 and is a great place to find some creative and unusual gift items to give someone or to adorn your homes. Located in the Ibn Battuta Mall, if you are looking out for some out-of-the-box things for your homes or souvenirs, then Daiso may fit your bill.