All tourists visiting the UAE for holidays know about the famous gold market in Dubai. However, not far from the metropolis, in neighboring Sharjah, there is an equally large Gold Souk Sharjah. Here you can pick up unique jewelry, other products of masters of the East. The gold market in Sharjah is located in the central area of the capital and has become a symbol of the good life of the emirate. It is convenient to get there by bus, taxi.
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Market location
This is one of the first large commercial buildings built in the emirate. It was built in 1995 and was originally planned to be used as a shopping center. However, the demand for gold and jewelry from tourists and visitors to the UAE forced the owners to reconsider this. Now most of the retail space is occupied by jewelry stores and specialized stores. Total number – 44 pcs.
Now the gold market in Sharjah is located in the central part of the city. The official name is Abaya Market. Landmarks for hiking – nearby is the Alkhayyal Mosque mosque, passes the E112 highway. This is the business and shopping center of the capital, for tourists traveling by car, a large parking lot has been built 50 meters away.
What you need to know about Sharjah Gold Souk:
- Address – Block 8, Shop 15 King Faisal Road, Al Majaz 1 Sharjah.
- The official website is abayamarket.com.
- Blue inserts are installed on the facade of the building; the rest is cream.
- The fare for a taxi is 20-40 dirhams, depending on the landing point.
- Walking time from the beach line will be 25-30 minutes.
- There is a public transport stop nearby. But buses from the Sharjah bus station pass through it.
Local taxi drivers know the location of the gold market in the emirate of Sharjah. But they can make the wrong route, artificially increasing the travel distance. This can be controlled using the navigator. Landmark – “Engines”, a local attraction, an unofficial symbol of the old city.
What to buy, trade
Here are the products of local jewelers, but most of the products are made in China. Finding European brands will be difficult. Each store has a certificate – permission to trade. Together with the products after purchase in the gold market of Sharjah, a product passport will be issued. Therefore, you should avoid other places selling jewelry. There is a chance to buy a fake.
How to behave in Sharjah Gold Souk:
- Bargaining in the UAE is not accepted. Although the word “market” appears in the name, the prices for jewelry are fixed.
- At the request of the seller, discounts are possible. But this rarely happens, when buying large volumes of jewelry, some buyers may receive a discount.
- It sells good classic jewelry made of gold and silver – bracelets, rings, necklaces, cufflinks. But sometimes you can find unique jewelry, figurines, cutlery, including blue sapphire. There is a large selection
- On the territory of the shopping complex there are shops of luxury branded clothing and shoes.
To relax in between shopping, you can look into local cafes and restaurants. It serves classic European or Arabic cuisine. Fast food in the United Arab Emirates is underdeveloped. The locals prefer healthy food.
Travel Tips
The best time to purchase jewelry and decorations is January. At this time, seasonal discounts begin in the UAE. Sellers reduce product prices by 30-50%. The reason is the sale of surplus goods. The process is controlled by the state, fraud on the part of sellers is excluded. The sale starts on January 8 and lasts until February.
There are several attractions of Sharjah near the market. You can go to the local water park, amusement park and amusement park. The advantage is that Dubai is located nearby, which can be reached in 20-30 minutes.