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Visiting the Dubai Gold Souk: timings, getting there and buying well

The Dubai Gold Souk is in Deira, by Dubai Creek. 7 Rain Jewellery has four showrooms there and a workshop next to Gold Souk Gate 1. This guide gives our timings, how to get there, which showroom sells what, and what to check before you pay.

Gold Souk timings: our four showrooms

Shops in the Gold Souk set their own hours. Ours are open every day:

ShowroomWhereOpen dailyBest for
Main StoreShop 34, Al Salem Carpet Building, near Gate 109:30 – 22:0021K gold jewellery
Branch 2Office 116, First Floor, Mabrooka Building09:30 – 22:0021K gold jewellery and gold trading
Office 2022nd Floor, Galaxy Plaza Hotel Building09:30 – 22:0018K gold, 925 silver, custom design
Shop S1Galaxy Plaza Hotel Building10:00 – 22:00Habesha 21K gold, diamonds, 24K bars and coins

Getting there

  • Metro: on Google Maps, Al Ras Metro Station is the metro station beside our showrooms.
  • Taxi: ask for the Gold Souk, Deira. Our Main Store is near Gold Souk Gate 1.
  • Directions: each showroom page has a Google Maps link to the exact shop.

What to check before you pay

  1. The stamp: 750 for 18K, 875 for 21K, 916 for 22K, 999 for 24K.
  2. The weight: watch the piece weighed in grams.
  3. The rate: ask which rate per gram is used today. Our gold rate page shows the live gold value.
  4. The making charge: as a separate figure. This is where shops differ.
  5. The invoice: karat, weight, making charge and VAT on separate lines.

More detail is in our guide to buying gold in the Gold Souk.

Visitors: the VAT refund

7 Rain Jewellery is registered with Planet, the operator of the UAE tourist tax refund scheme. Bring your passport, ask for a tax-free tag on purchases of AED 250 or more, and validate it when you leave the UAE within 90 days.

Paying

We accept cash, card, bank transfer, PayPal, crypto, QR code and payment link. Can't visit? We share photos, weights and prices on WhatsApp and ship worldwide once an order is paid in full.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the Gold Souk timings in Dubai?

Each shop sets its own hours. 7 Rain Jewellery's Main Store, Branch 2 and Office 202 are open every day from 09:30 to 22:00, and Shop S1 from 10:00 to 22:00.

Is the Gold Souk open on Sunday?

Our four showrooms are open every day of the week, Sunday included.

What is the nearest metro station to the Gold Souk?

On Google Maps, Al Ras Metro Station is the metro station beside our showrooms in the Gold Souk, Deira.

What should I bring to buy gold in the Gold Souk?

Your passport if you are a visitor and want the tourist VAT refund, and a way to pay: we accept cash, card, bank transfer, PayPal, crypto, QR code and payment link.

How do I know the price is fair?

Ask for the weight, the day's rate for the karat, the making charge and the VAT as separate lines. The rate is close to the same in every shop on the same day, so compare the making charge.

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