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- Kevin BryanJune 2, 2012Moving in DXB is quite easy a cab/taxi and take you anywhere please note that Dubai has now two gold souqs ...Old Gold Souq which is in Deira area and New Gold Souq at Al Mina Road in Bur Dubai.Upvote17Downvote
- Paige CJune 17, 2018It’s so incredibly beautiful to walk through these shops and just see gold jewelry hanging everywhere. Even if you don’t buy anything, just walk through and see the jewelry designs.Upvote10DownvoteUpvoted 1 week ago
- Anna KöhlerJanuary 18, 2015You have to be careful of all the copys of watches and bags.very crowded but a must have Visitation.Upvote10Downvote
- NayApril 8, 2017New Gold Souk...why? For a real experience go to the old gold soul in Deira to shop. Take a water taxi for the cultural experience to get there. Come ready to bargain leave the store if you must!UpvoteDownvote
- Thanaa khJune 24, 2014if you are Western they will rope you off, will even if you are not. so make sure to know the real prices of Gold before going and then add around 20 DHS for Workmanship.Upvote3Downvote
- Catsi CatalanNovember 22, 2020Popularly known as Old Dubai, the classic gold stores and spice market can be found in this site. Haggling is also a norm.UpvoteDownvote
- No NameJanuary 9, 2016A gold and jewelry bonanza. Don't be afraid to haggle like there's no tomorrow and don't settle for their "discounts" just because they like you, thats just a technique, keep on haggling!UpvoteDownvote
- Shirley CelerinFebruary 18, 2019Fascinating. The shop owners can be almost too pushy. Be firm and respectable with your “No, Thank you”. Bring your haggling skills for great buys.UpvoteDownvote
- Ladybug 🐞😇💭🐼April 11, 2016Jewelry is very cheap.. U should be careful especially guys yelling at you like "watches,sunglasses Bla bla " they are a little bit annoyingUpvoteDownvote
- Maria Luíza GesserOctober 5, 2014Only worth the visit if u r interested on buying gold!! Otherwise, do not waste time. Dubai is huge and have others places worth going. ;)UpvoteDownvote
- Islam FetouhJanuary 26, 2015Very traditional also they have the biggest golden ring in the world. It's weight is approximately 60 kg of gold!!UpvoteDownvote
- Tracy EdwardsApril 7, 2014Must do this if you ever visit Dubai. Take the water taxi over from Bur Dubai for a real experience.Upvote3Downvote
- Anna StrausNovember 16, 2014Oh my, how I don't like when people touch me and try to put stuff on me... If you are the same kind, you won't enjoy the visit to gold souk.Upvote4Downvote
- Bling bling .. The place to buy / sell / test and know everything about jewelryUpvoteDownvote
- Mayur PorwalJanuary 12, 2014Gold rates are same in every shop but making charges differ. Check 2-3 shops for rates before actual purchase.Upvote2Downvote
- Kathleen VargasApril 28, 2016Negotiate negotiate negotiate!!! Just remember that it's very crowded and everyone is trying to sell you somethingUpvoteDownvote
- ToryBurchOctober 13, 2011An Arabian visit would not be complete without a stop at the Gold Souk. Over 300 retailers sell a variety of gold items.Upvote7Downvote
- Tamara PetrovićNovember 21, 2014Crowded, but fun to stroll around and see what the stores have to offer. A cool touristic attraction.UpvoteDownvote
- Filip GrigárekDecember 5, 2015You have to bargain much more than you think :-D 3 hours bargaining than we buy rings :-D uffUpvoteDownvote
- Max Blue 🚴🍔April 14, 2015This street is just insane. Fun to walk through: Either someone tries to sell you some crappy rolex copywatches or they try to drag you into the gold shops.UpvoteDownvote
- No NameJanuary 9, 2016Its nice to just go and look at the gold as well and bask in the shimmers and shinesUpvoteDownvote
- The Ritz-CarltonJune 22, 2011Shopping here is a trip back in time. Make sure you haggle with the merchants over the price of gold jewelry. It's part of the experience.Upvote14Downvote
- Diamond Turk Jewellery LLC - Gold House Bldg. 4.th Fl. No. 409 Deira UAE / instagram - @diamond_turkUpvoteDownvote
- 💞Pretty👯 Lady👑January 16, 2014It's very big perfect place! !!I am like .I love Prezent!)))Upvote2Downvote
- Bernadette LimMarch 5, 2012This is a useful tip although a little weird. If you're in need of a clean toilet when in this area, head to the Gold Centre building :-)Upvote10Downvote
- Fred CroweFebruary 10, 2012The guide says they are all honest here but try bargaining with them. Like offer 50% of what they ask and see the reactionUpvote1Downvote
- Ayub MazumderNovember 28, 2011Good to visit The Gold Souq in winter as it is comfortabe to walk around and buying golds.Upvote3Downvote
- Sarah SharifFebruary 4, 2014- You can always bargain more than 50% of the price! Awesomeness!Upvote2Downvote
- Humaid BinyelaiyelFebruary 25, 2017Gold and watches are much cheaper than boutique shopsUpvote1Downvote
- Best place to buy stones n jewellery as its much reasonably priced as compared to the mallsUpvote2Downvote
- Always busy. They should change the screens for the gold price. Doesn't feel fresh or modern.UpvoteDownvote
- Rachel WagerFebruary 11, 2018Make sure you check the price of gold and silver before you go. Don’t get ripped off. Do respect that these guys must make some profit to continue business.UpvoteDownvote
- The Travel MagazineFebruary 18, 2014This phrase may come in handy: Anta tamzah rhair-ly jidan (You must be joking, that's too much too much!) Read moreUpvote4Downvote
- Mazen MahdiOctober 29, 2013So many gold shops you will most likely lose track of what you saw and likedUpvote1Downvote
- Junnaid S.KhadbaiSeptember 5, 2016Negotiate and they will try to rip you if u r a foreignerUpvoteDownvote
- Anna KorobkovaOctober 13, 2013Zero chance to find a free parking spot. Don't even try unless you have several hours to wait :)Upvote2Downvote
- Malik Yasir AbbasJune 28, 2014Pale color reflect by gold items is belong to consumer gesturesUpvote1Downvote
- Jan ThießenMarch 26, 2012besides gold shops you will find people asking you to buy fake items all over this area every 30 seconds!Upvote5Downvote