A peaceful trip to old Dubai turns into a glittering mystery for Tom and Ali.
When the two best friends cross Dubai Creek by abra and explore the busy streets of Deira, they expect spices, lanterns, gold shops, and a traditional meal with their families. But then Tom hears a strange metallic clink in the Gold Souk, and Ali spots a nervous man guarding a small wooden box.
Soon, fake gold coins begin appearing in the market.
A tourist is angry. A young shop assistant is scared. A trail of saffron dust leads away from the gold displays. And someone is using the crowded souks, hidden courtyards, and old trading lanes of Deira to trick buyers and move counterfeit coins.
With help from Inspector Hassan, Tom and Ali follow clues through the Gold Souk, Spice Souk, Dubai Creek, and the narrow streets of old Dubai. But the deeper they dig, the more confusing the case becomes. Who is really behind the fake coins? Why was the wooden box moved by abra? And what does the red fabric ribbon have to do with the crime?
Tom notices what others miss. Ali brings the energy, jokes, and tech skills. Together, they must solve the mystery before the counterfeiters disappear into the crowded souk.
Tom & Ali ? Secret in the Gold Souk is a fast-paced Dubai detective adventure for readers aged 8?12, full of humor, clues, friendship, and exciting places to discover.
