India, June 28 -- Many people rush through the alleys of the souks in Abu Dhabi to buy a standard box of dates. Dates are delicious, but the real magic lies in the unique treasures hidden in the quiet corners of the souks of Abu Dhabi. Why?

Because walking into an Abu Dhabi souk feels like stepping right into the pages of an old fairytale. The beautiful wooden ceilings, with beams of sunlight cutting through the air, lighting up mountains of colourful spices, and the smoky smell of incense filling the lanes, make the whole place feel magical and completely unstuck in time. So, if you want to bring home a piece of this real-life Arabian night, look past the date stalls and hunt for these seven beautiful finds.

If there is one sensory thr...