Dubai is the global center of luxury. Anywhere in the city and the emirate as a whole you will find something that is not found anywhere else. There is a large market in Nasser Square. This is exactly how Europeans imagine an eastern market - wide rows with many small shops, cheerful sellers and continuous movement and noise. But there is just one peculiarity - only gold is sold here.
Products made of precious metal of various types - from decorative keychains to the largest gold ring in the world! This place can be considered the pinnacle of people's love for gold. The market is so colorful that every day, in addition to thousands of buyers, dozens of excursions are held here. How many markets do you know where tourist excursions are held?
Gold jewelry for locals is always very massive
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The grade starts from mixed 18k gold, moving up to 21, 22 and then pure 24k gold. After you choose a piece of jewelry, the seller weighs it and tells you the price. The cost of making the item is added to the price of gold.
There are both simple gold jewelry and studded with precious stones: rubies, emeralds and diamonds. Apart from gold, you can also buy real diamonds, pearls and other precious stones. Visitors do not have to worry about the quality and authenticity of gold, as prices here are regulated by the Dubai government. Also, at the Gold Market you can bargain, unlike shops that charge high prices.
How to get there
The market is located in the Deira area. To get there there are several options:
- Taxi. You will have to fork out money because the taxi driver will raise the price for a person going to the gold market.
- Bus. Routes 10, 13, 17,64 are suitable - you need to go to the Gold Souq stop.
- Metro. Take the green line and head to the Al Ras stop.
- If you wish, you can walk along Al Khor Street. It will take longer, but walking in Dubai is never boring.
What you can't miss at the Gold Souk
Here are the best places to visit near the Gold Souk:
- Dubai Spice Souk Market: Buy quality spices and herbs here. They are sold both by weight and in bags. Sellers will tell you which food and drink recipes you can use these spices in.
- Al Fahidi Historical District: Experience Emirati culture from the mid-19th century here. The ancient quarters of Bastakiya have been restored with museums, cafes, cultural exhibits, craft shops, art galleries and two boutique hotels.
- Bait Al Banat Women's Museum: By visiting this place, you will learn about the important contributions of Emirati women in creating the rich history of the UAE. This is a documentary center dedicated to the life and role of women in many areas of life - in culture, art, style and rituals.
- Heritage House: This building was once the home of a wealthy pearl merchant. It is now a museum showing traditional Emirati lifestyle and architecture in the 19th century.
- Al Ahmadiyya School: The school adjacent to the Heritage House was the first school in the history of the UAE. Here you can listen to a short lecture about the education system.
- Deira Perfume Market: Here you can find thousands of exotic and traditional Arabic scents. You can also buy a custom scent created to suit your personality and skin type.
Overall, this market is one of the interesting places in Dubai that you can visit for free. Read about other such places in this article.
How to find out the real price of a product
Since we are talking about a place where a symbol of wealth and prosperity is sold, it is worth mentioning the pricing policy. It is very flexible and dynamic - a self-respecting Arab seller will change the price for each buyer a dozen times.
To have a rough guide and imagine how much metal can cost, we recommend visiting this page - https://dubaicityofgold.com/. The portal allows you to assess the current cost of products on the market in Dubai.
If you have already arrived at the market, then pay attention to the flashing and glowing signs that can be periodically found in stores - this is how sellers report the current price of metal.
The Dubai Gold Souk is the place to go with some preparation. Experienced tourists and buyers recommend the following algorithm for determining the approximate cost of a product:
- First of all, before going to the market, you need to know exactly the cost of 1 gram of pure metal. As mentioned, it can be displayed on the displays of large stores, and is also always available on the Internet.
- The next step is to multiply this cost by the weight of the product you like.
- Multiply the resulting amount by the number of carats. This will be the minimum amount for which you can buy the product.
- Sellers in most cases add another 10-15% as the profit of the outlet or a markup for the artistic value of the jewelry.
- Calculate approximately this cost and you can imagine the approximate costs. When purchasing, the seller will definitely double the price. Therefore, be sure to bargain - experience suggests that you can always discount at least 25%.
The price of gold and metal jewelry is very dynamic. Sometimes it can change several times during the day, so you should constantly keep the current values under control so as not to waste money.
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