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8.6
out of 10
Based on 23+ verified reviews
partial scoreDeira Gold Souq & Spice Souq
Deira · Gold Market - 8968 - 1 Old Baladiya St - Al Buteen - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
The Gold Souq in Deira is the largest gold market in the world - over 300 shops crammed under a traditional covered arcade piled floor-to-ceiling with 18ct, 21ct and 22ct jewellery in every conceiv...
The Gold Souq in Deira is the largest gold market in the world - over 300 shops crammed under a traditional covered arcade piled floor-to-ceiling with 18ct, 21ct and 22ct jewellery in every conceivable design. The prices are transparent (set by daily gold price) and bargaining is expected on making charges. You don't need to buy anything to enjoy it - walking through the narrow covered lanes with gold glittering from every surface on both sides is a sensory experience unlike anything in the modern city. The Spice Souq is five minutes away on foot - sacks of turmeric, cardamom, dried rose petals and frankincense in an aromatic covered market that has changed little in a century.
The Essence
Souq / Gold / Spice / Deira / Culture / Free / Shopping / Heritage / Aromatic
The Experience
Type
Free Entry
Amenities
Busiest Time
Mondays to Sundays
8PM – 10PM
Mondays to Sundays draw the biggest crowds - book ahead and arrive before 8PM to settle in before the evening peaks.
Reviews
Arabic designs are available only in 21 carat gold, local vendors don't speak or converse with Indian ladies.
— Swathi B H
Frequently Asked Questions
01Is gold cheaper in Dubai than elsewhere?
02How do I get from the Gold Souq to the Spice Souq?
Best In Dubai Score
We pull ratings from across the web, weight them, and cut through the noise.
A score above 8.5 means it's genuinely worth your time.
8.6
out of 10
Based on 23+ verified reviews
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