GAINING THROUGH A BARGAIN

There are suitable ways to crack a bargain deal in Dubai's Gold Souk. Here are a few essential tips:

• Never accept the first price.

• Take time to crunch some numbers: With gold, the market value will always dictate some 80- 90 per cent of the price, but the remaining charge, which is applied for workmanship and the trader's profit, is up for negotiation.

There are several variety of dates available like caramelized nuts, or, candied ginger, lemon or orange peel.