Dubai is preparing to attract global attention with a new unique initiative. A special pedestrian walkway made of 24-karat gold is being created in the Dubai Gold District in Dubai, which is positioned as the first and longest gold walkway in the world.
According to Rashid Al Hamadi, Senior Director of Dubai Gold District, the opening of this walkway is scheduled for the end of 2026.
According to Gulf Today, this walkway will be located in the Dubai Gold District, which is situated in the Deira area. This area is a major center for gold and jewelry trade in Dubai. The Dubai Gold District was launched in January 2026, and according to official information, it concentrates all activities related to gold, jewelry, bullion, wholesale trade, and investments in one place. This entire zone includes over a thousand retailers.
According to an official representative of the Dubai Gold District, it was initially planned to open the gold walkway about two months after its announcement, i.e., by the end of 2026. However, the exact opening date has not yet been disclosed.
Although reports state that the walkway will be made of 24-karat gold, there is an important nuance. Currently, the Dubai Gold District has not disclosed the exact length of the walkway, the amount of gold used, construction technology, or the total cost. Therefore, it cannot be asserted that the entire walkway will consist of solid gold.
The goal of this project is not only to provide people with the opportunity to walk on the gold walkway. Dubai Gold District views this as part of a plan to stimulate tourism and further strengthen Dubai's position as a leading global gold trading hub.
Dubai Gold District reports that since the beginning of 2026, the area has seen a 20 percent increase in new wholesale gold offices, as well as a 15 percent increase in new stores related to gold, jewelry, gemstones, and luxury watches.
This idea did not arise suddenly. During the launch of the Dubai Gold District in January 2026, the Dubai Media Office announced plans to create the world's first 'Golden Street' here, which was planned to be developed as a special tourist attraction. At that time, it was stated that further information about the project would be published in stages.
At the same time, a record was set in Dubai for gold jewelry. A pair of traditional Indian-designed earrings from Joyalukkas Jewelry set a Guinness World Record for the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings. According to the report, the total weight of these 22-karat gold earrings is 16.514 kilograms. Instead of being sold, they will be displayed permanently in Dubai.
Thus, Dubai may soon have an attraction where people will come not only to buy gold but also to experience the feeling of walking on a gold-made walkway.
