Dubai Gold Souk
Dubai Gold Souk or Gold Souk (Arabic: سوق الذهب), is a traditional market (or souk ) in Dubai, UAE. The souk is located in Dubai's commercial business district in Deira, in the locality of Al Ras. The souk consists of over 380 retailers,[1] most of whom are jewelry traders.
As of 2020[update] , some of the shops are four decades old, while others are new.[2] The major items that the mall deals in are gold, platinum, diamonds and sometimes silver.[1]
Dubai Gold Souk is bordered to the north by the Dubai Fish and Vegetable Market and the Deira Corniche near Baniyas Square at Sikkat al-Khali Street which is in close proximity to the Deira Bus Stand. On the other side of the Dubai Creek lies Dubai Textile Souk.[3] [1] [4]
Dubai Gold Souk will be soon renovated.[5] The Dubai Municipality plans to make Dubai Gold Souk an upbeat tourist destination.[6]
Guinness World Record
[edit ]The Dubai Gold souk was host to the largest ring in the world weighing 64 kg.[7] The piece is owned by Dubai-based Taiba.[8]
2023 Prices Drop
[edit ]On May 23, gold prices dropped in the UAE, having been weighed down by a stronger dollar and hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve members, after the spot price of gold shed 0.47% to 1,960ドル.47 per ounce. This resulted in shortages for the Dubai Gold Souk.[9]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c Zakaria, Sherouk. "Dubai Gold Souq set to get a glittering makeover". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2018年11月01日.
- ^ "Your ultimate guide to Dubai's Gold Souk". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2019年07月09日.
- ^ "Burnish Dubai's gold souk but don't rub out its heritage, say traders". The National. Retrieved 2018年11月01日.
- ^ Thomas, Gavin (2009年09月03日). Frommer's Dubai and Abu Dhabi Day by Day. Wiley. ISBN 9780470684597.
- ^ "Dubai Gold Souk - Emirates Online" . Retrieved 2024年09月08日.
- ^ Zakaria, Sherouk. "Dubai Gold Souq set to get a glittering makeover". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2019年07月09日.
- ^ "Largest gold ring in the world – weighing 64kg – on display in the UAE". The National. Retrieved 2019年07月09日.
- ^ "Largest gold ring in the world – weighing 64kg – on display in the UAE". The National. 2018年01月28日. Retrieved 2021年12月23日.
- ^ Staff Writer; Times, Khaleej. "Gold prices drop in Dubai as investors eye US debt ceiling talks". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2023年05月26日.
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