Initiative of Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group and UAE Pavilion, the Souk showcases impressive jewellery designs at 25 outlets
Dubai - The much-awaited Gold Souk at Global Village has opened its doors to the members of the public. In partnership with the Dubai Government, the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) has taken the initiative to set up the Gold Souk which showcases a vast array of jewellery designs from 13 retailers at 25 outlets. Mr. Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of the DGJG, Mr. Saeed Al Nabouda, CEO, DSF and Mr. Salem Bin Dasmal, CEO of Dubailand inaugurated the Gold Souq at the UAE pavilion.
In his comments following the inauguration of the Gold Souk, Mr. Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of the DGJG, said: "The first-of-its-kind Gold Souk is a great step forward in presenting Dubai's jewellery to the more than 160 nationalities of people who visit the Global Village."
Mr. Abdullah added: "The Dubai Gold and Jewellery trade looks forward to welcome visitors to partake of the exquisite mix of contemporary and rich designs on offer at the Gold Souk in the Global Village. Not only is this Souk in line with our objectives at DGJG to be a part of local events and activities, it is also an affirmation of our commitment to promote Dubai as the Jewellery Destination of the World."
The Gold Souk represents a unique value addition to the UAE pavilion, which is being introduced for the first time at Global Village since it was launched alongside the Dubai Shopping Festival in 1996. The Souq will complement the opportunities to be offered by the DGJG during DSF 2006.
Among the retailers who are present at the Souk include House of Alukkas LLC, Shyam Jewellers, Pearl Enterprises, Goldas LLC, Sky Jewellery, Damas Jewellery, Eternity Jewellery, Alukkas Jewellery, Mashoor Jewellery, Siroya Jewellers, Kairali Jewellery and Atlas Jewellers.
An association of more than 700 gold and jewellery members in Dubai, the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group is responsible for promoting and improving the gold and jewellery trade in Dubai. Founded in 1995, the Group has been part of the Dubai Shopping Festival as one of the Key Sponsors since its inception.
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Press Release 2005
