This is Arabian Coast, a mystical port city straight out of 1001 Arabian Nights, with a dash of Disney's Aladdin thrown in. While architecturally based on Islamic and Persian designs from historical Arabic sites, Arabian Coast has an overlay of fantasy, making it a truly magical place. From the ancient waterfront area to the more "modern" (by 1200 A.D. standards anyway) Palace Courtyard, this section of Tokyo DisneySEA has seemingly infinite corners to discover.
One of the most fun areas for exploration is the Marketplace. The twisting alleys and merchant-packed streets bring to life the atmosphere of an Arabian souk. In the Casbah Food Court, a series of stalls offer a variety of dishes, from Flying Carpet Curry to shish kababs at Ali Kababa's. Outside, Jasmine's Fountain features a tile mural of the princess standing in a garden.
A camel is parked on an adjacent street, awaiting its master. In a corner Blacksmith Shop, the smith seems to have stepped away for a moment, but out of the smoke rising from his still-hot forge we see a Genie magically appear.
Inside the Agrabah Marketplace, the decor on one side of the shop evokes Jasmine's private chambers, while the other side is more like the hovel where she first met Aladdin. The Flying Carpet hangs above the walkway connecting the two areas of the shop.
A nearby counter opens onto a space where Aladdin's scavenger pal Abu has stashed his treasures over the years. The counter is labeled "Abu's Sweets," so it seems the little monkey has turned generous, sharing some of his finds (at least the confectionery kind) with visitors. Abu himself swings overhead, just to make sure the vendors here don't give away any of the good stuff.
One corner of the Marketplace we won't be exploring is Jafar's Shop of Wonders. The entrance to this mysterious spot is locked tight, with a notice nailed to the door: Closed by Order of the Sultan.
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