Medina, Saudi Arabia
Best places to shop in Medina
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Medina — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-09
1. Dates Market (Souq Al Tumor)
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The city's famous date market — Ajwa, Anbara, Safawi and Barni dates from the surrounding palm groves, graded and sold by weight.
Where: MarketMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 08:00–22:00Cost: Budget–MidTip: Ajwa is the prized Medina variety and commands several times the price of the others. Taste before buying — good stalls expect it.Watch out Lesser varieties are routinely sold as Ajwa. Genuine Ajwa is small, matte black-brown and soft with fine white lines; ask to see the boxes and grading.
2. Taibah Markets and the Haram surrounds
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The market streets and malls around the Prophet's Mosque — prayer goods, perfume, textiles, gifts and pilgrim supplies.
Where: SoukMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily, busiest between prayersCost: Budget–MidTip: Entry to Medina's central area is restricted to Muslims. Prices fall noticeably a few streets away from the Haram.
3. Al Rashid Mega Mall and Al Noor Mall
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The city's modern malls — international brands, supermarkets, cinemas and food courts, away from the Haram crowds.
Where: MallMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–23:00Cost: Mid-range
4. Quba Road perfume and oud shops
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The traditional perfumers along the road to Quba mosque — oud, attar and bakhoor blended to order.
Where: BazaarMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 09:00–23:00Cost: Mid–Luxury
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