Wow, so much gold to see. A real eye opener. We had a great morning exploring the souk, both window shopping and bartering. The prices were reasonable and the shops were keen to strike a deal. The gold souk is a must see in Dubai.

Our 14 night Celebrity Cruise ended here and the day's excursion took us to the Gold Souk. Be prepared to be overwhelmed by this bustling market and bendors who wish to draw you in to your store. Hard to know which shop to enter but enter we did. My travel partner was looking for gold hoops and the salesman was very helpful. It certainly helped that he spoke english, which you will find with most retailers. Gold was weighed and the price reflected the market price/ounce that day, something to check on line before you venture out to shop gold. Bargaining is expected so don't be shy. Bargaining is a social exchange and can be a lot of fun especially when done with a laugh and a smile as both buyer and seller arrive at the price. I always add a little drama with humour such as clutching at my heart or fanning my face as if the price was too high and I might faint. You get the idea.

It is not one of the major tourist attractions, from my point of view, but it is worth a short visit. A kind of Ali Baba's cave, consisting of two roofed streets, with a total length of approximately 250m. Here there are a lot of small shops that sell all kinds of jewelry, some of them beautiful, but also a lot of creepy kitsch. Tens of kilograms of gold.

From the name, the ambiance! Gold souk is everything! The only place ine can find any kind of gold at the cheapest prices in the world! Just be sure to bargain. Any price they give you can be bargained to get a good deal. Also try to look for shops that charge little or no maker's price if you are buying jewelry. If not, then buy a gold coin or bar. Gold is an absolute best investment. My favorite gold shop is and still remains Al romaizan

The mega shopping area for shiny jewellery. The variety of shops is unimaginable. Better, fix on what you buy, or else you will lose loads of time. I'm surprised to find chai and juice centre in side road.

Jewellery galore! The leading gold market in the world, offering a wide variety of jewellery products in different cuts and designs, all at reasonable prices. High quality products on offer, but remember to bargain and bargain. The Gold Souk is not popular for nothing!

Despite being located in the Old City area this souk doesn’t have the historic vibe I was hoping for and feels a lot more commercial now, with most of the stores selling the same stuff at the same prices. Having said that though, if was far less ‘pushy’ than I was expecting and the staff in many stores were happy to engage in conversation and offer advice, with no expectation to make a purchase. The same can’t be said for some of the adjacent clothing streets but if you stick to the main areas it’s fine. Definitely somewhere you should visit on a a trip to the city and there are good purchases and bargains to be found if you want.

Be prepared to be approached every few metres here - by men offering to take you to see "fake designer" items. If agreed to go with them, you will most likely be led down an alleyway and then up a few flights of stairs (or up in a very old and unsafe lift...). We went prepared for this and, must admit, did want to check it out. However, I would not be doing this again as some 'shops' did feel unsafe and intimidating...one was hidden behind a bookcase. We did get given a bottle of water each from one shop which was nice of them. The intimidation and concern for safety made me wonder what would happen if we did not buy anything - however, upon testing this out, we weren't made to feel unsafe for not buying. The sense of relief I got when we made it out of these 'shops' and back into the market was incredible. Interaction with people around the main market was good and we did not feel pressured to purchase (although we did).

I heard about Dubai's golden souk so often that a trip is necessary to see what's it about, despite not really being a jewellery person. The golden souk is a traditional arabic open market with lots and lots of shops selling gold and diamond jewellery, precious gem stones and the likes but mostly, they sell full gold jewellery, lots and lots of them. In fact, I think there's more gold in here probably than most gold mines. By and large, most of the shops sell the same pieces but there are some special and unique designs. Haggling is necessary when one wish to buy something, as the official price leave a lot of room for bargaining. Most of the shop assistant and owners are friendly and helpful but there are some that can be a bit too pushy and if that's the case just walk away. Also, take your time to look around to shop for the best deal and don't be pressured into any purchase. There are street hustlers trying to offer fake rolex and the likes and while there are many of them, just wave them away and they won't bother you. As for whether to trust the shops here for large amount purchase, I will say better proceed with caution. For any substantial amount, like say 5 thousand or more, it's better to ask for independent verification of the gold quality and as I understand this service is provided in the Gold Souk. Also, as gold trading is highly regulated and monitored in Dubai, it's very unlikely any of the shops were dared to sell fake gold. However, the craftsman ship but not be up to par so check and buy at your own risk. Overall still an eye-opening experience and worth a visit.

Información Center agents are very lovely persons, willing and able to guide us how to get to our next destination. We found convenience grocery stores with large selection of fresh coffees, fruits and souvenirs. Various restaurants some opens 24 hours. Love it!