00:00Dubai is home to glistening skylines and incredible luxury but if you're looking to experience the
00:07real Dubai, then you need to visit one of Dubai's oldest and most incredible souks,
00:12the Dubai Gold Souk. The Dubai Gold Souk is a traditional market in the heart of old Dubai,
00:18located just by the creek. This market mainly sells gold, silver and precious stones. You'll
00:24find the odd seller of handbags here and there but this is the best place to buy gold in the UAE,
00:29especially since you can bargain and find some great prices. The souk is home to over 300
00:36retailers. Some have been there for over 40 years while others have just set up shop a couple of
00:42years ago. The Gold Souk is located in Al-Ras Dera near the Dera Korniche and Baniya Square.
00:48The closest metro station is the Al-Ras station. Although most stores are independent and can open
00:54and close when they choose, most of the time stores will operate from 10 a.m to 10 p.m. Some
00:59stores however are closed between 1 p.m and 4 p.m. The prices you will get at the Gold Souk are some
01:05of the most competitive in the world but that also depends on the daily gold rate, which tends
01:10to fluctuate. So before you go, make sure you check out the daily gold rates. Most places charge per
01:16gram and others per carat. If you want to get a great deal on jewelry, you'll have a better chance
01:20of finding it here than in any mall jewelry store. The Gold Souk needs to be seen at least once by
01:27everyone who is visiting or lives in Dubai. It's been around for almost a hundred years,
01:32definitely worth a visit. So make sure you check out the Dubai Gold Souk to experience the real Dubai.
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