In Navrang Jewelers, in the gold souk, the writer tried on this gold necklace made in Bahrain. It cost more than $6,000.

Address: Road 53, Al Muharraq, Bahrain Hours: 9 a.m-11 p.m. daily Cost: Taxi, $8 from NSA Bahrain, Juffair area (street parking is available and Pearling Path Car Park is nearest to the souk) ...

Merchant said: " The group will expand its operations beginning with Kuwait and Bahrain. The Gold Souk branch in Dubai is expected to increase total sales by 25 to 30 per cent. The store carries three ...