Shoppers in Dubai gold souq - in pictures

  • Shoppers explore the Deira Gold Souq in Deira. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Shoppers explore the Deira Gold Souq in Deira. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The rich displays of the gold souq.
    The rich displays of the gold souq.
  • A salesman adding pieces to the window display.
    A salesman adding pieces to the window display.
  • Crowds brave the summer heat at the Deira souq.
    Crowds brave the summer heat at the Deira souq.
  • Anil Dhanak, founder of Kanz Jewellers, in the gold souq, Dubai.
    Anil Dhanak, founder of Kanz Jewellers, in the gold souq, Dubai.
  • The gold souq in Deira, Dubai.
    The gold souq in Deira, Dubai.
  • Wares on display at the gold souq in Deira.
    Wares on display at the gold souq in Deira.
  • Sales staff at Kanz Jewellers in the gold souq.
    Sales staff at Kanz Jewellers in the gold souq.
  • A dazzling window display at the gold souq.
    A dazzling window display at the gold souq.
  • A staff member adds pieces to a window display at the gold souq. It is a popular attraction for visitors to Dubai.
    A staff member adds pieces to a window display at the gold souq. It is a popular attraction for visitors to Dubai.
  • Intricately crafted items fill a window at the souq.
    Intricately crafted items fill a window at the souq.
  • A shopkeeper makes sure that his windows gleam as much as the gold items on sale behind them.
    A shopkeeper makes sure that his windows gleam as much as the gold items on sale behind them.
  • Window shopping at the gold souq.
    Window shopping at the gold souq.
  • Vishal Dhakan, director of Dhakan Jewellers, stands behind his counter, surrounded by an array of gold items.
    Vishal Dhakan, director of Dhakan Jewellers, stands behind his counter, surrounded by an array of gold items.