Sights · Our pick in Dubai
Gold Souk and Spice Souk, Deira
Across the Creek
About Gold Souk and Spice Souk, Deira
Deira’s Gold Souk and Spice Souk are a short walk from the abra station on the Deira side of the Creek. Bargaining is normal in the spice shops; gold is priced by weight.
Why it's on our list
- Cross by abra
- Go in the evening
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gold Souk and Spice Souk, Deira before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Gold Souk and Spice Souk, Deira, as the crow flies.
- XVA Art Hotel700 m8 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Gold Souk and Spice Souk, Deira are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Al RasGreen Line450 m6 min walk
- Gold SouqGreen Line750 m10 min walk
- Baniyas SquareGreen Line950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Abra across the Creek800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Dubai International (DXB)6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Dubai Mall8.3 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 22 min
- The Dubai Fountain8.5 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Burj Khalifa8.5 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Kite Beach15 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- Madinat Jumeirah19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Atlantis The Palm24 kmCar or taxi 52 min
- Dubai Marina Walk25 kmCar or taxi 56 min
Main railway stations
- Etihad Rail: Dubai Station31 kmCar or taxi 67 min