At Dubai’s Gold Souk Extension, silver and perfume ‘districts’ will soon be part of the mix

At Dubai’s Gold Souk Extension, silver and perfume ‘districts’ will soon be part of the mix

Dubai: At one of Dubai’s newest shopping destinations, a feel of the past is slowly being introduced into the mix. The Gold Souk Extension in Deira will soon have dedicated spots centred around two other staples from what would make a typical Arabic bazaar - silver and perfumes. For Ithra Dubai, the Dubai government-owned master-developer behind the Gold Souk Extension, adding silver and fragrances was a no-brainer. It’s just under a year that the destination opened, hosting the biggest names in local and international gold and diamond jewellery retailers. During this period, Gold Souk Extension has emerged as a top choice for tourists - and for resident shoppers interested in the yellow metal’s shine. The same interest, a top official at Ithra Dubai said, would naturally flow in for silver and perfumes too. Lachlan Gyde, Executive Director - Asset Management of Ithra Dubai, however, makes a point that the new additions have not been made with an eye on what tourist shoppers might like. “It was never the plan to just focus on one category,” said Hyde. “What we did with the Gold Souk Ext. was create one of the best - if not the best - shopping experience in