Dubai's iconic Gold Souk reopens its doors to customers

Precautionary measures in place to safeguard health and safety of customers.

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With Dubai gradually rolling out measured steps to resume economic activities across sectors following the success of its robust response to the Covid-19 crisis, the emirate’s iconic Gold Souk has started welcoming visitors to its jewellery stores.

The reopening of the popular tourist destination on 26 April follows the easing of restrictions on movement in Naif and Al Ras and the announcement by the Dubai Gold & amp; Jewellery Group (DGJG), the trade body for the gold and diamond jewellery sector, that market operations with resume with observance of the highest safety measures.

Precautionary Measures

Dubai authorities have left no stone unturned in ensuring the safety of customers and staff in retail outlets. Stores in the Gold Souq will follow reduced hours from 11.00 am to 9.00 pm and wholesale offices from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. An occupancy ceiling of 30 per cent of capacity will be maintained for customers and employees as per safety guidelines. Precautionary measures observed by outlets include physical distancing within stores, provision of sanitisers, face masks and gloves to staff and customers and sanitisation of jewellery.

Tawhid Abdulla

Chairman, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group