<strong>City of Gold: </strong>Dubai Gold Souk is one of the busiest gold markets in the world, earning the UAE city the moniker "City of Gold."
City of Gold: Dubai Gold Souk is one of the busiest gold markets in the world, earning the UAE city the moniker "City of Gold."
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<strong>Glittering array:</strong> More than 700 merchants now ply their trade in the area around Dubai Creek, primarily in the Gold Souk or in the Meena Bazaar.
Glittering array: More than 700 merchants now ply their trade in the area around Dubai Creek, primarily in the Gold Souk or in the Meena Bazaar.
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<strong>Century of trade: </strong>The labyrinthine alleyways and carved wooden roofs of the Dubai Gold Souk haven't changed much in the last century, aside from some modernization.
Century of trade: The labyrinthine alleyways and carved wooden roofs of the Dubai Gold Souk haven't changed much in the last century, aside from some modernization.
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<strong>Day's trading:</strong> This sprawling bazaar of gold traders, diamond merchants, and jewelers is filled with opulent displays.
Day's trading: This sprawling bazaar of gold traders, diamond merchants, and jewelers is filled with opulent displays.
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<strong>Javeri Jewellery:</strong> Originally from Mumbai, brothers Jayant and Anil Javeri arrived in Dubai in 1971, the same year the United Arab Emirates was founded.
Javeri Jewellery: Originally from Mumbai, brothers Jayant and Anil Javeri arrived in Dubai in 1971, the same year the United Arab Emirates was founded.
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<strong>Meena Jewellers: </strong>The brothers behind the successful Meena Jewellers chain, Sanjay and Vinay Jethwani, took over the business from their father in 1993.
Meena Jewellers: The brothers behind the successful Meena Jewellers chain, Sanjay and Vinay Jethwani, took over the business from their father in 1993.
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<strong>Mihir Vaya:</strong> Vaya entered the business by helping with his father's business when he was a boy. "It was probably nothing, those small jobs. But you felt so important," Vaya says.
Mihir Vaya: Vaya entered the business by helping with his father's business when he was a boy. "It was probably nothing, those small jobs. But you felt so important," Vaya says.
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<strong>Mehul Pethani: </strong>Pethani can be found most days at Cara Jewellers in the sprawling Gold and Diamond Park in Al Quoz, usually tending to one of his loyal customers.
Mehul Pethani: Pethani can be found most days at Cara Jewellers in the sprawling Gold and Diamond Park in Al Quoz, usually tending to one of his loyal customers.
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<strong>Al Anwaar Jewellers:</strong> "Locals know us, we have grown with their culture and their blessings," says Rajesh Popley, founder of Al Anwaar Jewellers. "This region has done so much good for us."
Al Anwaar Jewellers: "Locals know us, we have grown with their culture and their blessings," says Rajesh Popley, founder of Al Anwaar Jewellers. "This region has done so much good for us."
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