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Shopping Deira, Dubai

Deira Gold and Spice Souks

A place to shop in Deira, Dubai, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Deira Gold and Spice Souks in Deira, Dubai
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Why go

Covered lanes of gold jewelers, saffron, frankincense and dried fruit in old Deira.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Dubai, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and Arabian Tea House.

Type
Shopping
Neighborhood
Deira
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Dubai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

    Restored wind-tower houses, galleries and lanes from old Dubai beside the Creek.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Arabian Tea House

    Shady courtyard café in Al Fahidi serving Emirati breakfast, karak and mint tea.

    Drinks · 0.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Abra ride across Dubai Creek

    Wooden water taxis crossing the Creek between Bur Dubai and Deira for 1 dirham.

    Activity · 0.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Al Ustad Special Kebab

    Persian kebab house in Bur Dubai since 1978, walls lined with photos of diners.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Ravi Restaurant

    Satwa Pakistani canteen since 1978 for butter chicken, daal and fresh naan.

    Food · 4.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Museum of the Future

    Torus-shaped building with immersive floors imagining life in 2071.

    Sight · 5.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Deira Gold and Spice Souks is a stop on our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Dubai

Deira Gold and Spice Souks is our only shopping pick in Dubai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Dubai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Dubai run from 23°C in January to 39°C in August; January is usually the wettest month. For Deira Gold and Spice Souks itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Dubai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Dubai weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Dubai - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Coordinates
25.27002, 55.29814
Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Deira Gold and Spice Souks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Deira Gold and Spice Souks?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Deira Gold and Spice Souks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Deira Gold and Spice Souks?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Gold is priced by weight; bargain on workmanship.

Where is Deira Gold and Spice Souks?

Deira Gold and Spice Souks is at Dubai - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, in Deira. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Deira Gold and Spice Souks?

Deira Gold and Spice Souks appears on Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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