Dubai Gold Souk
Monday, 19 April 2021 - 11:00 am (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: Gulf States / Golfstaaten General , Dubai , Shopping
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Dubai Gold Souk or Gold Souk, is a traditional market (or
souk ) in
Dubai ,
UAE . The souk is located in Dubai’s commercial business district in
Deira , in the locality of
Al Dhagaya . The souk consists of over 380 retailers, most of whom are
jewelry traders. Some of the shops are as old as four decades, while some are as new as a year. The major items of mall includes Gold, Platinum, Diamonds and sometimes also deals in silver.
Dubai Gold Souk is bordered to the north by the Dubai Fish and Vegetable Market and the Deira Corniche near Baniyas Square at Sikkat al-Khali Street which is in close proximity to the Deira Bus Stand. On the other side of the Dubai Creek lies Dubai Textile Souk .
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Dubai Gold Souk will be soon renovated. The Dubai Municipality plans to make Dubai Gold Souk an upbeat tourist destination. The Dubai Gold souk was host to the largest ring in the world weighing 64 kg. The piece is owned by Dubai-based
Taiba .
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