Gold & Spice Souks

Deira4.4(34k)

Estimated cost

Free

Free to browse

Opening hours

10 am – 10 pm

Some shops close 13:00–16:00

Time needed

About 1h 30m

Outdoor

Best time to visit

Late afternoon to evening when shops reopen

About

Deira's covered souks are the beating heart of old trading Dubai. In the Gold Souk, hundreds of shops display over ten tonnes of gold; next door, the Spice Souk overflows with sumac, rose petals and oud. Haggling is expected — and half the fun.

Things to do

See the record-breaking Najmat Taiba gold ring
Stock up on saffron and frankincense
Practise your bargaining skills
Sip fresh juice at a souk-side cafeteria

Getting there

🚇 Metro⛴️ Abra / Boat🚶 Walk

Al Ras· 5 min walk

Green Line to Al Ras, or take the AED 1 abra from Bur Dubai to Deira Old Souk station.

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