The souk is located in Dubai's commercial business district in Deira, in the locality of Al Ras.
[2] The major items that the mall deals in are gold, platinum, diamonds and sometimes silver.
[1] Dubai Gold Souk is bordered to the north by the Dubai Fish and Vegetable Market and the Deira Corniche near Baniyas Square at Sikkat al-Khali Street which is in close proximity to the Deira Bus Stand.
[6] The Dubai Gold souk was host to the largest ring in the world weighing 64 kg.
[8] On May 23, gold prices dropped in the UAE, having been weighed down by a stronger dollar and hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve members, after the spot price of gold shed 0.47% to $1,960.47 per ounce.