Gold Souk
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The real action happens on the second floors of shops where wholesale dealers work — ask to go upstairs if you're buying multiple pieces or something expensive. The covered walkways connect to the Spice Souk, so you can easily visit both without dealing with the heat twice.
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You'll find the densest concentration of gold jewelry in the world here — literally tonnes of it stacked in shop windows — and haggling is expected, so come prepared to negotiate. Early morning visits reward you with actual locals shopping and a chance to see how the trade works without fighting crowds.
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You'll find the densest concentration of gold jewelry in the world here—literally tonnes of it stacked in shop windows—and haggling is expected, so come prepared to negotiate unless you know exactly what you want. It's genuinely chaotic and tourist-heavy during peak hours, but early morning visits reward you with actual locals shopping and a chance to see how the trade actually works without fighting crowds.
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