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Don't leave the metro station without one!",{"alignment":591},{"alignment":553},{"id":593,"type":548,"data":594,"tunes":596},"ddzpcfejCN",{"text":595},"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fproducts\u002F5g-4g-tourist-sim-card-dubai-airport-collection\">Dubai SIM card\u003C\u002Fa>: Pick one up at the airport if you want easy access to navigation apps, restaurant reviews, and even Burj Khalifa ticket services.",{"alignment":597},{"alignment":553},{"id":599,"type":562,"data":600,"tunes":602},"V7Pjw-rlxN",{"text":601,"level":265},"Authenticity and quality checks",{"alignment":603},{"alignment":553},{"id":605,"type":548,"data":606,"tunes":608},"uTFbpbkvY7",{"text":607},"All jewellery sold in the Gold Souk is regulated by Dubai authorities. Still, here’s what to check:",{"alignment":609},{"alignment":553},{"id":611,"type":612,"data":613},"akXzxw-ozj","nestedlist",{"style":614,"items":615},"unordered",[616,619,622],{"content":617,"items":618},"\u003Cb>Hallmark:\u003C\u002Fb> Look for 916 (22K) or 999 (24K) stamps.",[],{"content":620,"items":621},"\u003Cb>Certification:\u003C\u002Fb> Especially for diamonds and precious stones, request a certificate.",[],{"content":623,"items":624},"\u003Cb>Invoice:\u003C\u002Fb> Always collect a detailed bill mentioning gold weight, purity, making charges, and VAT.",[],{"id":626,"type":562,"data":627,"tunes":629},"xtXl66GYnL",{"text":628,"level":265},"Bringing gold back to India: Customs rules",{"alignment":630},{"alignment":553},{"id":632,"type":548,"data":633,"tunes":635},"QwxkECpJPK",{"text":634},"As of 2025, the rules for Indian passengers returning from abroad are:",{"alignment":636},{"alignment":553},{"id":638,"type":612,"data":639},"0yl9sZuaDp",{"style":614,"items":640},[641,644],{"content":642,"items":643},"\u003Cb>Men:\u003C\u002Fb> Can carry up to 20g of gold (not exceeding ₹50,000) duty-free.",[],{"content":645,"items":646},"\u003Cb>Women:\u003C\u002Fb> Can carry up to 40g (not exceeding ₹1,00,000) duty-free.",[],{"id":648,"type":548,"data":649,"tunes":651},"U9salDyMzq",{"text":650},"Anything above this must be declared and is subject to a 15% customs duty (subject to change). Always check the\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbic.gov.in\u002F\"> CBIC website\u003C\u002Fa> for the latest guidelines. ",{"alignment":652},{"alignment":553},{"id":654,"type":562,"data":655,"tunes":657},"8Zl8IEJlxM",{"text":656,"level":265},"What else to do around the Gold Souk",{"alignment":658},{"alignment":553},{"id":660,"type":548,"data":661,"tunes":663},"cctvCozsnK",{"text":662},"Make the most of your time in Deira with these nearby attractions:",{"alignment":664},{"alignment":553},{"id":666,"type":612,"data":667},"68H5I4qax-",{"style":614,"items":668},[669,672,675,678],{"content":670,"items":671},"\u003Cb>Spice Souk:\u003C\u002Fb> Just a few lanes away – great for saffron, dry fruits, and Indian masalas.",[],{"content":673,"items":674},"\u003Cb>Perfume Souk: \u003C\u002Fb>Explore Arabic and French fragrances, many made in-house.",[],{"content":676,"items":677},"\u003Cb>Dubai Creek Abra Ride: \u003C\u002Fb>Just 1 AED for a scenic boat ride across the creek.",[],{"content":679,"items":680},"\u003Cb>Al Fahidi Historical District: \u003C\u002Fb>Visit the Dubai Museum and soak in old-world Emirati charm.",[],{"id":569,"section":570,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":682},[572],{"id":484,"translations":684,"metadata":818},[685],{"id":686,"sc_content_block_id":484,"languages_id":184,"content":687},563,{"time":688,"blocks":689,"version":817},1768562132289,[690,700,706,712,723,729,735,765,771,777,783,789,795,811],{"id":691,"type":612,"data":692},"SldCF5PMe6",{"style":614,"items":693},[694,697],{"content":695,"items":696},"Address: Sikkat Al Khail Road, Deira, Dubai",[],{"content":698,"items":699},"Metro Station: Al Ras (Green Line) – just a 5-minute walk",[],{"id":701,"type":548,"data":702,"tunes":704},"8Vvw39LrP6",{"text":703},"If you’re staying in areas like Downtown Dubai or the Marina, take the Dubai Metro – it’s affordable, fast, and avoids the hassle of Deira’s notorious traffic.",{"alignment":705},{"alignment":553},{"id":707,"type":548,"data":708,"tunes":710},"QzVLZAA-L4",{"text":709},"\u003Cb>Good reads\u003C\u002Fb>",{"alignment":711},{"alignment":553},{"id":713,"type":612,"data":714},"puk-v7-SoG",{"style":715,"items":716},"ordered",[717,720],{"content":718,"items":719},"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fdubai-vs-abu-dhabi\">Let’s get over this debate, please! Dubai vs. Abu Dhabi, which is better?\u003C\u002Fa>",[],{"content":721,"items":722},"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fbudget-dubai-tourist-pass\">Do Dubai on a Budget, don’t forget the Dubai Tourist Pass\u003C\u002Fa>",[],{"id":724,"type":562,"data":725,"tunes":727},"Ze6FmmPynj",{"text":726,"level":265},"What can you buy in Dubai’s Gold Souk?",{"alignment":728},{"alignment":553},{"id":730,"type":548,"data":731,"tunes":733},"469dgeW-5R",{"text":732},"Here’s a breakdown of what’s especially popular among Indian travellers:",{"alignment":734},{"alignment":553},{"id":736,"type":737,"data":738},"fuHZDH-cZU","table",{"withHeadings":739,"stretched":739,"content":740},false,[741,745,749,753,757,761],[742,743,744],"Type of Item","Description","Why It’s Popular",[746,747,748],"22K Gold Bangles","Traditional Indian designs","Wedding shopping and festive purchases",[750,751,752],"Bridal Jewellery Sets","Heavy, intricate work","Ideal for weddings and special occasions",[754,755,756],"Gold Coins & Bars","Mostly 24K, investment-grade","Easy to carry and resale-friendly",[758,759,760],"Kundan\u002FPolki Jewellery","Indian-inspired antique styles","Unique designs not easily available elsewhere",[762,763,764],"Diamond\u002FStone Jewellery","Certified and competitively priced","Better deals than Indian high-street retailers",{"id":766,"type":562,"data":767,"tunes":769},"Eukq4bkLx-",{"text":768,"level":265},"Current gold rates and how prices work",{"alignment":770},{"alignment":553},{"id":772,"type":548,"data":773,"tunes":775},"VSphV5LdB6",{"text":774},"The gold rate per gram is standardised across the Souk and updated several times a day. Shops usually display the live rate prominently in the window.",{"alignment":776},{"alignment":553},{"id":778,"type":548,"data":779,"tunes":781},"VTUzGcRtG5",{"text":780},"Important: The making charge (labour cost) is negotiable while the gold rate is fixed. That’s where your bargaining skills come in.",{"alignment":782},{"alignment":553},{"id":784,"type":562,"data":785,"tunes":787},"5xxnY9rFGL",{"text":786,"level":265},"How can you bargain confidently in Dubai’s Gold Souk?",{"alignment":788},{"alignment":553},{"id":790,"type":548,"data":791,"tunes":793},"XtgiCDB3_u",{"text":792},"Bargaining is expected – and encouraged – at the Gold Souk. Here are a few tips:",{"alignment":794},{"alignment":553},{"id":796,"type":612,"data":797},"QaCBCMNlkx",{"style":614,"items":798},[799,802,805,808],{"content":800,"items":801},"\u003Cb>Negotiate Making Charges: \u003C\u002Fb>These can vary from 10 AED\u002Fgm to 50 AED\u002Fgm depending on the complexity of the design.",[],{"content":803,"items":804},"\u003Cb>Ask for a Final Price Including VAT:\u003C\u002Fb> Dubai has a 5% VAT on jewellery – ensure it’s factored in.",[],{"content":806,"items":807},"\u003Cb>Shop Around First: \u003C\u002Fb>Visit multiple stores before making a decision. Prices and designs vary.",[],{"content":809,"items":810},"\u003Cb>Bundle to Save: \u003C\u002Fb>Buying more than one item? Ask for a combo deal or discount.",[],{"id":812,"type":562,"data":813,"tunes":815},"cpTr8R2vsJ",{"text":814,"level":265},"You must have these in Dubai",{"alignment":816},{"alignment":553},"2.31.0",{"id":569,"section":570,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":819},[572],{"media":821},[822],{"directus_files_id":823},{"id":824,"width":443,"height":444,"title":825,"type":446,"filename_disk":826},"04dd2892-ff4b-4918-966b-94cd4934f433","315","04dd2892-ff4b-4918-966b-94cd4934f433.png",{"id":504,"translations":828,"metadata":881},[829],{"id":830,"sc_content_block_id":504,"languages_id":184,"content":831},565,{"time":832,"blocks":833,"version":567},1749646646601,[834,840,846,859,865],{"id":835,"type":562,"data":836,"tunes":838},"Q0OPWO2W5x",{"text":837,"level":265},"Best places to eat near the Souk",{"alignment":839},{"alignment":553},{"id":841,"type":548,"data":842,"tunes":844},"i_BBYpXC_D",{"text":843},"Exploring Deira is bound to build your appetite. Here are some local favourites for Indian food lovers:",{"alignment":845},{"alignment":553},{"id":847,"type":612,"data":848},"So460lZ3T9",{"style":614,"items":849},[850,853,856],{"content":851,"items":852},"\u003Cb>Sind Punjab (Meena Bazaar): \u003C\u002Fb>Old-school North Indian thali and butter chicken.",[],{"content":854,"items":855},"\u003Cb>Ravi Restaurant (Satwa): \u003C\u002Fb>A cult favourite for spicy Pakistani-Indian food.",[],{"content":857,"items":858},"\u003Cb>Karachi Darbar (Deira): \u003C\u002Fb>Great biryanis and tandoori dishes at budget prices.",[],{"id":860,"type":562,"data":861,"tunes":863},"d5d8xomXWF",{"text":862,"level":265},"Photography and travel tips",{"alignment":864},{"alignment":553},{"id":866,"type":612,"data":867},"2eTMAvxQ1V",{"style":614,"items":868},[869,872,875,878],{"content":870,"items":871},"Shop windows make for stunning backdrops: Especially during golden hour.",[],{"content":873,"items":874},"Dress modestly: Especially for women, as you’re in Old Dubai.",[],{"content":876,"items":877},"Carry some cash: While cards are accepted, small stores may offer better deals for cash purchases.",[],{"content":879,"items":880},"Don’t shy away from asking questions: Many shopkeepers are Indians or fluent in Hindi. ",[],{"id":569,"section":570,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":882},[572],{"id":474,"translations":884,"metadata":939},[885],{"id":886,"sc_content_block_id":474,"languages_id":184,"content":887},562,{"time":888,"blocks":889,"version":567},1749557615836,[890,896,902,908,914,933],{"id":891,"type":548,"data":892,"tunes":894},"3ZeicWM3nd",{"text":893},"The Gold Souk is a traditional marketplace in Deira, Old Dubai. It is home to over 300 retailers selling everything from classic 22-karat bangles to modern diamond jewellery and 24-karat gold bars. You’ll find international names alongside family-run shops that have been in the business for generations.",{"alignment":895},{"alignment":553},{"id":897,"type":548,"data":898,"tunes":900},"8_s6X9r8E7",{"text":899},"Unlike modern malls, the Gold Souk thrives on face-to-face interactions and negotiation. It’s where craftsmanship meets old-school charm, and where the value of gold is as real as the stories behind it.",{"alignment":901},{"alignment":553},{"id":903,"type":562,"data":904,"tunes":906},"E4AYQhQJj2",{"text":905,"level":265},"Why Indian travellers love the Gold Souk?",{"alignment":907},{"alignment":553},{"id":909,"type":548,"data":910,"tunes":912},"BrEe5HudkU",{"text":911},"Gold isn’t just an accessory in Indian culture – it’s emotional, financial, and often generational. Here's why Dubai’s Gold Souk is a magnet for Indian shoppers:",{"alignment":913},{"alignment":553},{"id":915,"type":612,"data":916},"rtnN2R7Mjm",{"style":614,"items":917},[918,921,924,927,930],{"content":919,"items":920},"\u003Cb>Competitive pricing:\u003C\u002Fb> Dubai’s tax-free economy and lower import duties often make gold more affordable than in India.",[],{"content":922,"items":923},"\u003Cb>Purity guaranteed:\u003C\u002Fb> Most jewellery here is either 22K or 24K, hallmarked and regulated by Dubai Municipality.",[],{"content":925,"items":926},"\u003Cb>Massive variety:\u003C\u002Fb> Traditional Indian designs, Arabic motifs, contemporary cuts – everything is on display.",[],{"content":928,"items":929},"\u003Cb>Customisation on-demand:\u003C\u002Fb> Many shops will design and deliver bespoke jewellery within 24–48 hours.",[],{"content":931,"items":932},"\u003Cb>Ease of buying:\u003C\u002Fb> Transparent pricing, real-time gold rates, and minimal pressure selling make it a smooth experience.",[],{"id":934,"type":562,"data":935,"tunes":937},"cBrxNialZA",{"text":936,"level":265},"Location and how to get there",{"alignment":938},{"alignment":553},{"id":569,"section":570,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":940},[572],{"id":514,"translations":942,"metadata":979},[943],{"id":944,"sc_content_block_id":514,"languages_id":184,"content":945},574,{"time":946,"blocks":947,"version":567},1753188711314,[948,954,960,973],{"id":949,"type":562,"data":950,"tunes":952},"AdGgc_M2eK",{"text":951,"level":265},"Make your Dubai trip effortless with Alike",{"alignment":953},{"alignment":553},{"id":955,"type":548,"data":956,"tunes":958},"EknZXgPlTL",{"text":957},"Planning a trip to Dubai? 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