Gold rush in Dubai: Shoppers throng stores for Dhanteras and Diwali
Shoppers crowd gold stores, taking advantage of festive offers and auspicious buying days
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Shoppers crowd a jewellery store in Dubai for Dhanteras, marking the start of festive gold buying.
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Customers browse glittering gold bangles and necklaces as Diwali fever grips UAE jewellery markets.
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Sales staff attend to a steady stream of buyers taking advantage of festive offers across Dubai’s gold shops.
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A family inspects traditional gold ornaments at a Deira jewellery outlet during the Dhanteras rush.
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Dubai’s famous Gold Souq sees a surge in visitors as residents queue up for auspicious Dhanteras purchases.
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Shoppers compare intricate gold designs.
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Shining displays of bangles and chains draw festive crowds to Dubai’s leading jewellery stores.
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With Diwali around the corner, Dubai’s gold shops sparkle brighter than ever amid strong festive demand.
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Many buyers opt for small coins and pendants — a traditional way to mark the auspicious day of Dhanteras.
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