Bargaining is normal in traditional souqs and with independent sellers, especially for carpets, spices, gold, and souvenirs, but prices in malls, supermarkets, and most fixed-service businesses are not negotiable. Keep the tone polite and light, and expect the best haggling in places like
Souq Waqif, where a friendly back-and-forth is part of the shopping experience rather than a hard-sell confrontation.