The World Trade Center Souk in central Abu Dhabi, designed by Norman Foster, is a modern reinterpretation of a traditional Arabian marketplace, with a striking mashrabiya-inspired roof sheltering shops selling crafts, textiles, jewellery, spices and gifts alongside cafes. Combining contemporary architecture with the atmosphere of a souk, it offers a comfortable and characterful place to shop for local and international goods in the heart of the city, a bridge between the traditional bazaar and the modern mall.
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