A mix of shops indicates that it serves both a low-income as well as a middle
class clientele. The area figures highly in the consciousness of UAE citizens.
One notes that:
“The bazaar lives up to its name and it reminds me of a typical bazaar in Mumbai.
I just love it here. Named after a similar bazaar in India it is also known as
Cosmos lane named after a Cosmos building from 1974. While the area has a
definite commercial character, it also serves as a meeting place, drawing
people from various parts of the city. Also, unlike other parts of the city
there is a large presence of families and women. Adding to the ethnic character
of the setting there is a Sindhi temple/ceremonial center which is heavily
frequented and used, although it is located in a side alley and has no
externally visible architectural signs. Various eateries serving South Asian
fare are visible throughout the various lanes which in many instances follow a
traditional morphology of irregularity and in some instances are not paved.
Thus given all these indicators the area acquires a distinct character setting
it apart from the remainder of the city. It is relatively hidden and is only
known to insiders or long time residents.
