'Home of Gold': What you need to know about Dubai's new Gold District
Dubai has a new ‘Home of Gold’: A purpose-built district that houses the entire gold and jewellery ecosystem, from bullion and wholesale trade to retail and investment, under one roof.The Dubai Gold District brings together traders, investors, global brands and shoppers within a single hub.In true Dubai fashion, the district is also set to feature the world’s first ‘Gold Street’, a street constructed using gold, planned as one of its signature attractions. Here’s what we know so far.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.What exactly is the Dubai Gold District?Dubai Gold District is a purpose-built destination designed to bring the entire gold and jewellery ecosystem into a single location.That includes:Retail jewelleryBullion tradingWholesale activityInvestment-related servicesBespoke and traditional jewelleryWill the Dubai Gold District only sell gold?No. Despite its name, the district includes a wider mix of retail and lifestyle categories.Alongside gold and jewellery, it features:Diamonds and gemstonesWatch collectionsFashion and lifestyle outletsPerfume and cosmeticsTraditional and heritage jewelleryWhat else will you find there?Beyond jewellery retail and trade, the district is being developed as a broader lifestyle destination.Dining options include:CafesCasual diningFast foodFine dining restaurantsHospitality infrastructure includes:More than 1,000 guest roomsSix hotels serving international visitors and trade partnersWhat is the ‘Gold Street’?One of the most talked-about elements of the development is the planned Gold Street, described as the world’s first street constructed using gold.While further details will be revealed in phases, the feature is intended to serve as a major tourist attraction and a visual landmark within the district.How large is the district?Dubai Gold District houses more than 1,000 retailers across gold, jewellery, lifestyle, perfume and cosmetics categories. The retailer mix includes established jewellery brands such as Jawhara Jewellery, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Al Romaizan and Tanishq, while Joyalukkas has announced plans for a 24,000-square-foot flagship, expected to be its largest in the Middle East.What are the opening hours of Dubai Gold District?Dubai Gold District operates Monday to Sunday from 10am to 10pm, according to information published on its official website.Bonds are safe, gold is insurance against losses in 2026, says Dubai analystGold prices swing sharply: What UAE investors should know amid regional tensions
Dubai has a new ‘Home of Gold’: A purpose-built district that houses the entire gold and jewellery ecosystem, from bullion and wholesale trade to retail and investment, under one roof.
The Dubai Gold District brings together traders, investors, global brands and shoppers within a single hub.
In true Dubai fashion, the district is also set to feature the world’s first ‘Gold Street’, a street constructed using gold, planned as one of its signature attractions. Here’s what we know so far.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
What exactly is the Dubai Gold District?
Dubai Gold District is a purpose-built destination designed to bring the entire gold and jewellery ecosystem into a single location.
That includes:
Retail jewellery
Bullion trading
Wholesale activity
Investment-related services
Bespoke and traditional jewellery
Will the Dubai Gold District only sell gold?
No. Despite its name, the district includes a wider mix of retail and lifestyle categories.
Alongside gold and jewellery, it features:
Diamonds and gemstones
Watch collections
Fashion and lifestyle outlets
Perfume and cosmetics
Traditional and heritage jewellery
What else will you find there?
Beyond jewellery retail and trade, the district is being developed as a broader lifestyle destination.
Dining options include:
Cafes
Casual dining
Fast food
Fine dining restaurants
Hospitality infrastructure includes:
More than 1,000 guest rooms
Six hotels serving international visitors and trade partners
What is the ‘Gold Street’?
One of the most talked-about elements of the development is the planned Gold Street, described as the world’s first street constructed using gold.
While further details will be revealed in phases, the feature is intended to serve as a major tourist attraction and a visual landmark within the district.
How large is the district?
Dubai Gold District houses more than 1,000 retailers across gold, jewellery, lifestyle, perfume and cosmetics categories. The retailer mix includes established jewellery brands such as Jawhara Jewellery, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Al Romaizan and Tanishq, while Joyalukkas has announced plans for a 24,000-square-foot flagship, expected to be its largest in the Middle East.
What are the opening hours of Dubai Gold District?
Dubai Gold District operates Monday to Sunday from 10am to 10pm, according to information published on its official website.
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