Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Dubai Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings
by Mohamed Mawla Tourism LLC
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This three-hour Dubai day trip covers key sites along Dubai Creek and in Old Dubai, including souks, historical neighborhoods, and tastings. The tour begins at Souk Al Seef, a 1.8-kilometer heritage area designed to resemble old Dubai, where participants spend about 30 minutes exploring the markets and waterfront views. Next, there is a 15-minute walk along Dubai Creek, the natural waterway dividing Deira and Bur Dubai. The group then visits the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood for approximately 35 minutes across two stops, seeing traditional homes, narrow lanes, and cultural institutions. Entrance to the Museum of Illusions is included for photo opportunities. The tour continues with a 30-minute visit to Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort, the city’s oldest building dating from the 1780s. Participants then spend 30 minutes in the Old Souk practicing bargaining skills on textiles, shawls, and local snacks. From Bur Dubai Abra Station, a private traditional wooden abra boat ride crosses Dubai Creek to Deira, taking about 5 minutes. In Deira, the tour visits the Spice Souk and Gold Souk for about 30 minutes, guided by a local expert who explains the spices and jewelry on offer. Several tastings are included throughout the tour, such as Arabic coffee, local tea, dates, chocodates, street food, and bottled water. Premium tickets add snacks and fresh juices like orange, sugarcane, and coconut. The tour is led by a local guide who provides information about Dubai’s history, culture, and traditions. The character Aladdin is part of the tour experience, assisting with navigating the markets and adding a themed element to the visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
Souk Al Seef covers 1.8 kilometers and replicates old Dubai’s heritage with a mix of traditional and modern areas. It has a lively atmosphere with many food options and offers views of Dubai Creek.
30 min
Dubai Creek
Participants walk along Dubai Creek, a waterway that divides Deira and Bur Dubai, taking in the views along this key city feature.
15 min
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
This area is known for traditional architecture and narrow alleys, with galleries and cultural sites. It reflects the old lifestyle and hospitality of the region and is one of Dubai’s earliest neighborhoods.
20 min
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
A second stop in this neighborhood highlights traditional homes and wind tunnels, providing insight into historical Dubai life and practices.
15 min
Museum Of Illusions
A stop at the Museum of Illusions offers opportunities for interesting photographs with its various exhibits.
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
This is Dubai’s oldest building, constructed in the 1780s as a fortress and now serving as a museum showing the city’s history.
30 min
Old Souk
The Old Souk is one of Dubai’s traditional markets, known for textiles, shawls, and local snacks. Visitors can practice bargaining here.
30 min
Bur Dubai Abra Station
At this dock, traditional wooden abra boats await. The ride across Dubai Creek begins here, offering sounds of the water and engines.
5 min
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
This station is near Deira’s oldest markets, including the spice souk and gold souk, popular photo spots on the tour.
10 min
Dubai Spice Souk
With a local guide, visitors explore the spice souk to learn about different spices and shop without merchant pressure. Tastings are included here.
30 min
Gold Souk
The gold souk features hundreds of shops selling primarily gold jewelry, as well as silver and precious stones. Visitors can browse without obligation to buy.
Meeting point
At the entrance of Al Seef Heritage Hotel ( Bayt 1) Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton You can come by a taxi. The nearest metro station is Sharaf DG metro station on the green line
End point
The tour ends by the end of gold souk in deira. I can drop you at the metro station or the taxi stop when the tour ends
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Dubai Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings
by Mohamed Mawla Tourism LLC
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$35.20Overview
This three-hour Dubai day trip covers key sites along Dubai Creek and in Old Dubai, including souks, historical neighborhoods, and tastings. The tour begins at Souk Al Seef, a 1.8-kilometer heritage area designed to resemble old Dubai, where participants spend about 30 minutes exploring the markets and waterfront views. Next, there is a 15-minute walk along Dubai Creek, the natural waterway dividing Deira and Bur Dubai. The group then visits the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood for approximately 35 minutes across two stops, seeing traditional homes, narrow lanes, and cultural institutions. Entrance to the Museum of Illusions is included for photo opportunities. The tour continues with a 30-minute visit to Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort, the city’s oldest building dating from the 1780s. Participants then spend 30 minutes in the Old Souk practicing bargaining skills on textiles, shawls, and local snacks. From Bur Dubai Abra Station, a private traditional wooden abra boat ride crosses Dubai Creek to Deira, taking about 5 minutes. In Deira, the tour visits the Spice Souk and Gold Souk for about 30 minutes, guided by a local expert who explains the spices and jewelry on offer. Several tastings are included throughout the tour, such as Arabic coffee, local tea, dates, chocodates, street food, and bottled water. Premium tickets add snacks and fresh juices like orange, sugarcane, and coconut. The tour is led by a local guide who provides information about Dubai’s history, culture, and traditions. The character Aladdin is part of the tour experience, assisting with navigating the markets and adding a themed element to the visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
Souk Al Seef covers 1.8 kilometers and replicates old Dubai’s heritage with a mix of traditional and modern areas. It has a lively atmosphere with many food options and offers views of Dubai Creek.
30 min
Dubai Creek
Participants walk along Dubai Creek, a waterway that divides Deira and Bur Dubai, taking in the views along this key city feature.
15 min
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
This area is known for traditional architecture and narrow alleys, with galleries and cultural sites. It reflects the old lifestyle and hospitality of the region and is one of Dubai’s earliest neighborhoods.
20 min
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
A second stop in this neighborhood highlights traditional homes and wind tunnels, providing insight into historical Dubai life and practices.
15 min
Museum Of Illusions
A stop at the Museum of Illusions offers opportunities for interesting photographs with its various exhibits.
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
This is Dubai’s oldest building, constructed in the 1780s as a fortress and now serving as a museum showing the city’s history.
30 min
Old Souk
The Old Souk is one of Dubai’s traditional markets, known for textiles, shawls, and local snacks. Visitors can practice bargaining here.
30 min
Bur Dubai Abra Station
At this dock, traditional wooden abra boats await. The ride across Dubai Creek begins here, offering sounds of the water and engines.
5 min
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
This station is near Deira’s oldest markets, including the spice souk and gold souk, popular photo spots on the tour.
10 min
Dubai Spice Souk
With a local guide, visitors explore the spice souk to learn about different spices and shop without merchant pressure. Tastings are included here.
30 min
Gold Souk
The gold souk features hundreds of shops selling primarily gold jewelry, as well as silver and precious stones. Visitors can browse without obligation to buy.
Meeting point
At the entrance of Al Seef Heritage Hotel ( Bayt 1) Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton You can come by a taxi. The nearest metro station is Sharaf DG metro station on the green line
End point
The tour ends by the end of gold souk in deira. I can drop you at the metro station or the taxi stop when the tour ends
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.