The winter wedding seasons may be over, but it is definitely a time to over-indulge, shop to your heart’s content as the Eid and festivity seasons are ahead. We all love gold and like to flaunt it, store it, buy it, sell it, and discuss it at great length.
So, for the love of gold and shopping, check out these four best places in the world to buy gold.
Dubai, UAE
- When you think of Dubai, the idea of buying gold surely pops up immediately. What started with gold trading, Dubai is now synonymous with the sale of gold. The Gold Souk area in Deira is the hub for gold shopping, and you should see the festive crowds and the elaborate display of gold to believe it. With shop windows literally laden with gold ornaments, you will be speechless when you see the glittering display! Watch out for the Dhanteras and Diwali promotions and discounts, where you can buy gold at a steal, with some intricate designs to choose from.Best places to buy gold are Dubai Gold Souk, Joyallukas, D’damas, The Gold and Diamond Park, Malabar Gold.
Bangkok, Thailand
While shopping in Bangkok is already a joy, buying gold in this city is exceptionally satisfying because of the low margins and the wide array of choices. The one place to visit to buy gold in Bangkok is Yaoworat Road in China Town, where rows of gold jewelry shops greet you with excellent designs. Exercise caution buying gold in Bangkok, as many shops might sell gold cheap but the quality could be highly questionable. Yaoworat Road is a trusted location for gold shopping, and will be your one-stop for jewelry shopping. Best places to buy gold are Hua Seng Heng and Tao To Kang at Yoaworat Road in China Town
Monastiraki is the anti-Ermou Street. The Monastiraki Flea Market, sprawled out before Monastiraki Square is one of the more colourful districts in Athens. Much of the flea market’s attraction comes from the eccentric characters hawking their wares. You can purchase nearly anything imaginable in the market, however it’s particularly notable as a great place to buy music and movies. Sunday is the flea market’s busiest day, but even on a mid-week afternoon you can have a fascinating shopping adventure around and through a variety of idiosyncratic little bazaar-style shops carrying designer fashion, local crafts or just downright junk, with all sorts of odd bits and pieces in between.
Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong is popular as a hub for shopping and great deals, so it is no surprise that it features in this list for great places to buy gold. Take a retail visit to Hong Kong this Diwali and shop for gold at the most reasonable prices. Hong Kong is also one of the most active gold trading markets around the world, and is a price setter for other places around the world. Leveraging from this dominant position, buying high quality gold jewelry in Hong Kong can be a real steal. Goldsmiths in Hong Kong are known for their creative designs, and you can also get customised pieces designed, instead of buying off-the-rack jewelry. Best places to visit to buy gold here include Chow Sang Sang, Luk Fook Jewellery, Chow Tai Fook
Zurich, Switzerland
We’ve heard of Switzerland as a great place for designer watches and delicious chocolates, but did you know it is also one of the best places in Europe to buy and store gold? Those famed Swiss bank accounts have scores of gold stored in them, and many Indians and Europeans flock to this tax-haven to buy gold. Buy jewelry or gold bars in Zurich, after choosing from the most exquisite designs made by craftsmen who pass the skills on to generations. Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s main downtown street, is also a great place to purchase gold encrusted watches, accessories and eyewear, which are definitely worth adding to your collection of precious items. Ideal places to buy gold from are Bucherer, Cartier, Tiffany and Co, Bulgari, Chopard.
Monastiraki is the anti-Ermou Street. The Monastiraki Flea Market, sprawled out before Monastiraki Square is one of the more colourful districts in Athens. Much of the flea market’s attraction comes from the eccentric characters hawking their wares. You can purchase nearly anything imaginable in the market, however it’s particularly notable as a great place to buy music and movies. Sunday is the flea market’s busiest day, but even on a mid-week afternoon you can have a fascinating shopping adventure around and through a variety of idiosyncratic little bazaar-style shops carrying designer fashion, local crafts or just downright junk, with all sorts of odd bits and pieces in between.