The Dubai Gold Souk stands out as an extraordinary gold market on a global scale that is known for its ... Some of the shops are as old as four decades and, whether you have visitors in town or simply ...

Dubai is and has been a titan of trade for centuries. To get a sense of what commerce was like back in the day, take a stroll through one of the city's traditional souks, or bazaars. The Gold Souk ...

The Souk is a landmark of great importance ... One of the oldest and most traditional souqs of Old Dubai, the Naif Souq started out as an open-air market with thatched roof stalls and bare ground ...

Make your way through the traditional market-style complex of Souk Madinat Jumeriah ... It might not have the traditional feel (or prices) of the Old Dubai souks, but it’s worth a wander nonetheless.

K R Nayar reports from Dubai. IMAGE ... Brian Lara had a similar experience at the Gold Souk. Kanz Jewels, a popular jewelry store in the market, had invited this reporter to interview Lara ...