Updated: March 27, 2024

Deira Gold Souk – The largest, oldest, and one-of-a-kind gold market happens to be in Dubai. In spite of the fact that the commodity is gold, it is the only market in the whole wide world that has no security outside the shops. A maze of covered walkways having glittering shops on either side is surely a breathtaking place to visit even if you are not buying anything from here. Fun fact: the largest gold necklace is displayed right here in the Gold Souk.

It is located in an area called Deira which comes under the old part of Dubai. You can come here by crossing the creek by sitting in the frequently running abras (water taxis) in the creek. While window shopping through the shops, you will be able to see the market price of gold displayed outside the shops in Dirhams and it is constantly updated each time it changes. The variety starts from the mixed 18-carat gold, going up to 21, 22, and then to the pure 24-carat gold. After you select the piece(s) of jewelry, the retailer weighs the piece and lets you know the price. The making charges are added as well with the product.

How to Reach Gold Souk – The distance between Dubai International Airport and Dubai Gold Souk is 8.6 Km which can be covered in approximately 20 minutes. You can easily get a metered taxi from Dubai International Airport. It will drop you at the creekside where Abras (water taxis) frequently cross the creek. Sit in the Abra and reach the other side in just 1 Dirham. After getting down on the other side, walk towards the Dubai Fish Market and Deira Corniche both of which are adjacent to the Gold Souk.