When my friend and I were talking about visiting Abu Dhabi last month, the conversation eventually shifted to the topic of buying fake bags. We were both intrigued because we had heard about the many high street stores and malls that line the streets of this vibrant city and wanted to know if there were any bargains to be had. I had to admit I was pretty skeptical about how one could tell if a designer bag was real or not.
Well, one thing was for sure, we weren’t leaving without attempting to score a good deal at least once! We eventually came to the conclusion that if we didn’t observe the utmost caution when dealing with the numerous vendors, then the chances of us buying a fake handbag were quite likely!
What occurred over the next few days amazed us both. Even though there were some vendors who wouldn’t hesitate to try and push a cheap knock-off on us, for the most part, the majority of the stores we visited were honest and only sold genuine designer bags.
When we got to the point of actually paying for items, it was almost like playing a game of cat and mouse as we haggled with the shopkeeper. We had fun trying to spot the tell-tale signs that the bag we were presented with was real.
We also made sure to ask the vendor a few questions to try and determine the validity of the bag – including used for authentication and if, in the event that the bag was a fake, would he provide us with a refund. It all proved to be quite an exciting experience!
After a few days of shopping, we were extremely satisfied with the designer bags we had found. Some of them had even been cheaper than if you were to buy it in a shop back home! As it turns out, louis vuitton outlet it’s possible to find great quality bags at good prices in Abu Dhabi – as long as you’re careful about where you’re shopping.
Despite the impression that there are only fake bags to be had in Abu Dhabi, my friend and I had a blast going out and searching for the real deal. We certainly learned a lot during our visit about how to spot the difference between a genuine and a fake bag!
While it’s true that if you’re not careful, you can find yourself in a situation where you think you’re getting a top of the range designer bag at bargain price, only to find out it’s a fake; it’s also true that with a bit of time and effort, you can find some gems.
When it comes to fragrances, we also found that there were some pretty decent deals to be had at the duty free stores at the airport-you just have to weed out the fake perfumes from the real ones.
We found the same to be true when it came to jewelry –some of the “diamond and gold” pieces we saw at the mall were actually pretty decent. Of course, before you buy something, you should ask to see the store’s certification papers to make sure it really is genuine.
Overall, our shopping experience in Abu Dhabi was a great success – and we look forward to the next time we can go back.