Experts' Choice Award Gold Souk
6 expert reviews
“All that glitters is gold (and occasionally silver) along this covered arcade where dozens of shops overflow with every kind of jewellery imaginable, from delicate pearl earrings to lavish golden wedding necklaces.”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "Street after street glitters with gold in this famous shimmering market, a must-see while you're in town." Full review
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Because of the heat and fact that many shops close between 1 and 4pm, it's best to avoid visiting the Gold Souk in the middle of the day.
Condé Nast Traveler "The Deira Gold Souk is famous in Dubai for its sheer size and value" Full review
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These shops are owned by South Asians and their hard work ethic is on great display here, so be prepared for lots of direct requests to come in to their shops.
"Head to the Gold Souk. Do you research beforehand (like knowing the current market price of gold) to make sure you get a good deal."
Rough Guide "Start in the glittering Gold Souk before wandering through the aromatic perfume and spice souks, where traders sell cinnamon, saffron and frankincense"
National Geographic
