Gold

The Covered Gold Souk in Deira is Dubai's most famous gold market. Designs range from 22 carat Indian extravaganzas to delicate18 carat Italian pieces. Prices are based on weight and craftmanship and fluctuate frequently.

The Sharjah Blue Souk is another popular gold market only 15 minutes away from downtown Dubai.

There are also lots of jewelry shops in Dubai's many modern malls. This is, after all, one of the largest retail markets for gold in the world.