Kanz Jewels, Dubai, Guía del visitante y qué hacer cerca

Kanz Jewels is a jewellery shop in Deira, Dubai, close to the Gold Souk, and it is known for showing the Najmat Taiba, or Star of Taiba, a ring recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest gold ring in the world. It is a quick, curious stop in the old trading quarter of the city.

The story behind it

Deira is the part of Dubai that grew up around trade, and its gold market has long given the area the nickname City of Gold. Kanz Jewels sits in that setting, and its main draw is one extraordinary object.

The Najmat Taiba is made of 21-carat gold and weighs about 64 kg. More than 5 kg of that is precious stones set into the ring. The Guinness recognition as the world's largest gold ring is what turned a jewellery piece into a landmark, and it is why visitors to the Gold Souk ask where to find it.

What to look for

• Look at the sheer scale of the Najmat Taiba, which weighs about 64 kg and is far too heavy to be worn like an ordinary ring.
• Notice how the gemstones are set across the ring, more than 5 kg of them in total, so the piece glitters from every angle.
• Check the shop's own displays and signs for the ring's name, Najmat Taiba, which means Star of Taiba.
• On the way, glance at the glittering gold windows of the nearby souk lanes, which show the trade that gives the district its character.

Tips for your visit

• Plan on 15 to 20 minutes for the ring itself, longer if you wander the surrounding market lanes.
• This is a working shop, so be polite, ask before taking photos and check current opening hours before you go.
• Go in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat while walking between the souk streets.
• Combine it with the rest of old Deira on foot: the Gold Souk is right here and the Spice Souk and the Creek are a short walk away.

See it on a quest

Kanz Jewels is one of the stops on Secrets of Old Dubai: Sand Whispers. You reach it on foot as part of a longer route through the old quarter, the app tells you about each place as you arrive, and you solve a puzzle on the spot. It is a more engaging way to see the ring and the streets around it than just standing at the window. The quest is a paid one, and one ticket covers the whole group.