In the land of decadence, where Gucci, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent rule the school, there's a little sub-culture forming among those who prefer Dhs20 tat to Dhs2,000 bling.

Tired of bumbling about AC-fuelled malls, Time Out's shopping editor went in search of the city's best bargains.

Scroll down and click the links to see her fabulous finds.

Satwa: Looking for bargains? Step out of the malls and into Satwa.

Bur Dubai: Explore the quirky shops of Bur Dubai.

Karama: The truth about Dubai's bargain basement shopping district.

Dragon Mart: Time Out's tour of the thrifty shopping mall.

Gift Village: Stretch your dirham as far as it will go.