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Gold Souk & Spice Souk سوق الذهب

Lanes of gold jewellery shops and sacks of spices, frankincense and dried fruit.

Photo: HighKing / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

From the Deira abra landing, the Spice Souk is a few steps away: open sacks of saffron, cardamom, dried lemons, frankincense and dates line the alleys. A short walk further, the Gold Souk glitters with hundreds of jewellery shops under a wooden roof.

Gold is sold by weight at the day's price plus a charge for the workmanship, and that charge is where bargaining happens. Even if you are not buying, the windows are a sight in themselves.

Tickets / priceFree to walk around. Gold is priced by weight at the daily rate plus a making charge, which is negotiable.

Opening hoursUsually Saturday–Thursday about 10:00–22:00 and Friday from about 16:00–22:00. Many shops close for a break around 13:00–16:00. Source: Travel guides (2026); shops set their own hours, checked 2026-10-10

Time needed60–150 minutes

Best timeLate afternoon into the evening

Getting thereAl Ras or Gold Souq (Green Line), 5 min walk; or abra from Bur Dubai

AddressSikkat Al Khail Road, Deira

Booking advice

No booking needed. Visit in the late afternoon when shops reopen and the alleys are livelier.

Insider tips

Ask for the gold price per gram and the making charge separately, then negotiate the making charge.
Spice sellers will quote high prices for "saffron" to tourists; buy small amounts and compare a few stalls.
The Perfume Souk on Sikkat Al Khail Road is nearby for oud and attars.

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