Dubai Old Town Guided Walking Tour: Al Fahidi, Souks, Street Food & Abra Ride
by Oceanair Travels
Choose from 7 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.$36Overview
The tour begins in Dubai’s Old Town at the Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in the Al Fahidi Historic District. Guests meet the guide and receive Arabic coffee, tea, and dates. They also taste traditional Emirati snacks such as luqaimat and ragag. The group then walks along the Al Seef promenade, passing a small mosque and moving through narrow streets that feature a mix of old and modern buildings in the Al Fahidi district. Next, participants cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat, observing trading ships and the city skyline during the ride. After the abra, the tour continues at the Spice Souk, where visitors see and smell various spices and ingredients and have the opportunity to bargain with vendors. The final stop is the Gold Souk, where guests view jewelry, silver, and precious stones. The tour lasts about three to four hours and includes several local food tastings, visits to heritage sites and museums, a guide, and a bottle of water. Pickup and drop-off are available if selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
The tour begins with a meeting at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in Al Fahidi Historic District. Visitors are welcomed with Arabic coffee and tea served with dates. Guests also taste traditional Arabian dishes such as luqaimat and ragag during this hour-long start.
60 min
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
Walk along the Al Seef promenade while viewing a small mosque nearby. Continue through the narrow streets of the Al Fahidi district where old buildings stand next to modern structures, providing a contrast in architecture over about 30 minutes.
30 min
Dubai Creek Abra Ride
Pass by the Grand Souk and board a traditional abra water taxi for a 30-minute ride on Dubai Creek. From the boat, guests see large trading ships and the tall skyscrapers of Dubai’s skyline as they travel across the water.
30 min
Dubai Spice Souk
At the Spice Souk, visitors spend 30 minutes experiencing the scents and colors of many spices and ingredients. Local sellers offer goods and guests can try bargaining with them during this stop.
30 min
Gold Souk
The final 30-minute stop is at the Gold Souk where guests view a variety of jewelry, silver, and precious stones. The tour concludes here with a farewell to the guide.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest Metro station is DG Sharaf Metro station - Green line
End point
You may continue shopping at Gold & Spice souk
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dubai Old Town Guided Walking Tour: Al Fahidi, Souks, Street Food & Abra Ride
by Oceanair Travels
Choose from 7 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.$36Overview
The tour begins in Dubai’s Old Town at the Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in the Al Fahidi Historic District. Guests meet the guide and receive Arabic coffee, tea, and dates. They also taste traditional Emirati snacks such as luqaimat and ragag. The group then walks along the Al Seef promenade, passing a small mosque and moving through narrow streets that feature a mix of old and modern buildings in the Al Fahidi district. Next, participants cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat, observing trading ships and the city skyline during the ride. After the abra, the tour continues at the Spice Souk, where visitors see and smell various spices and ingredients and have the opportunity to bargain with vendors. The final stop is the Gold Souk, where guests view jewelry, silver, and precious stones. The tour lasts about three to four hours and includes several local food tastings, visits to heritage sites and museums, a guide, and a bottle of water. Pickup and drop-off are available if selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
The tour begins with a meeting at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in Al Fahidi Historic District. Visitors are welcomed with Arabic coffee and tea served with dates. Guests also taste traditional Arabian dishes such as luqaimat and ragag during this hour-long start.
60 min
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
Walk along the Al Seef promenade while viewing a small mosque nearby. Continue through the narrow streets of the Al Fahidi district where old buildings stand next to modern structures, providing a contrast in architecture over about 30 minutes.
30 min
Dubai Creek Abra Ride
Pass by the Grand Souk and board a traditional abra water taxi for a 30-minute ride on Dubai Creek. From the boat, guests see large trading ships and the tall skyscrapers of Dubai’s skyline as they travel across the water.
30 min
Dubai Spice Souk
At the Spice Souk, visitors spend 30 minutes experiencing the scents and colors of many spices and ingredients. Local sellers offer goods and guests can try bargaining with them during this stop.
30 min
Gold Souk
The final 30-minute stop is at the Gold Souk where guests view a variety of jewelry, silver, and precious stones. The tour concludes here with a farewell to the guide.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest Metro station is DG Sharaf Metro station - Green line
End point
You may continue shopping at Gold & Spice souk
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.