If any city was going to build a street out of gold, it was always going to be Dubai
The newly launched large-scale development designed to bring everything gold-related under one roof.
A shiny new attraction
The street will be built inside the Dubai Gold District and is expected to become a major draw. While full design details are still under wraps, the street will be developed in phases, with more information on its look and features to be revealed over time.
Once complete, it’s tipped to be a new landmark in one of Dubai’s most historic trading areas.
Why gold is such a big deal in Dubai
The city is often referred to as the “City of Gold”, thanks to its long-standing role in the global gold trade and the famous Souk.
In recent years, the UAE has ranked as the world’s second-largest physical gold trading destination, exporting tens of billions of dollars’ annually to markets including the UK, Switzerland, India, Hong Kong and Turkey. And the new district is designed to build on that reputation.
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What is the Dubai Gold District?
It brings together retail, wholesale, bullion trading and investment in a single, purpose-built destination. The district will feature more than 1,000 retailers spanning gold, jewellery, perfumery, cosmetics and lifestyle brands, creating a one-stop hub for shoppers, traders and visitors.
Ithra Dubai officially launches Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to strengthen Dubai’s position as the world’s leading hub for the gold and jewellery trade. Developed as a unified ecosystem, the District features more than 1,000 retailers and brings… pic.twitter.com/sY1ekO65PO
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 27, 2026
Big-name jewellery brands confirmed
Several major jewellery brands are already part of the district, including Jawhara Jewellery, Al Romaizan and Tanishq Jewellery.
Joyalukkas has also announced plans for a 24,000-square-foot flagship store, which will be its largest in the Middle East.
Hotels, shopping and more
To support international visitors and trade partners, the district will include over 1,000 hotel rooms across six hotels, making it easy for visitors to stay close to the shopping and business action.
When will it open?
There’s no official opening date yet, with further announcements expected in stages. But one thing’s clear, it’s Dubai as it gets.
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