Old Dubai Tour: Local Markets, Tasting, Dubai Creek with Abra Ride
by Mahmoud Elsayed Tourism L L C Walking Safari and City Tour
Choose from 8 available options
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✓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.AED 160Overview
This is a guided walking and boat tour of Old Dubai lasting between two and four hours. The tour begins at Souk Al Seef, a lively waterfront area along Dubai Creek where visitors can shop and see a mix of old and new Dubai. The guide then leads to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, where traditional wind-tower buildings and narrow lanes reflect Dubai’s early architecture and culture. Here, guests visit the Coins Museum, which displays over 470 rare coins illustrating the region’s monetary past. Next, the group walks to the Grand Bur Dubai Masjid, notable for its 70-meter minaret and detailed stained glass windows. The tour also includes a visit to the Dubai Museum inside Al Fahidi Fort, featuring exhibits about life before oil was discovered, with artifacts dating back to 3000 BC. Afterward, the tour explores the Old Souk in Bur Dubai, known for textiles, perfumes, spices, and traditional garments. The boat portion includes a short ride on a traditional wooden abra across Dubai Creek, connecting Bur Dubai and Deira. After crossing, there is time to visit the Dubai Spice Souk, a market with herbs, spices, nuts, and perfumes, followed by a visit to the Gold Souk, where over 350 shops sell gold, diamonds, and precious stones. Bottled water is included, along with tasting camel milk chocolate. A personal guide provides explanations throughout. Drop-off service is not included, and snacks beyond the tasting are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
Souk Al Seef is a waterfront area along Dubai Creek combining traditional markets with modern shops and dining. Visitors can explore historic charm alongside contemporary amenities and enjoy options like dhow boat rides.
15 min
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Also called Al Bastakiya, this area features old wind-tower architecture and narrow alleys. It houses art galleries, museums, and cultural centers that reflect traditional Emirati life and history, including the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
35 min
Coins Museum
Situated in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, the Coins Museum displays over 470 rare coins from key periods in Middle Eastern history. It is located in a traditional Arabian building and highlights historical monetary links between the region and countries such as Britain and India.
10 min
Grand Bur Dubai Masjid
The Grand Bur Dubai Masjid has a 70-meter tall minaret and features detailed geometric designs, Quranic inscriptions, and stained glass windows. Originally built in 1900 as a Quranic school, it was rebuilt in 1960 and 1998 to preserve its traditional style.
15 min
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Located in Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum opened in 1971 and displays Dubai's history before oil. Exhibits include life-size scenes of traditional homes, mosques, markets, date farms, and artifacts dating back to 3000 BC such as pearl diving boats, swords, jewelry, and spices.
Old Souk
The Old Souk in Bur Dubai is a traditional market selling raw silk, wool, cashmere, perfumes, spices, dry fruits, and unique souvenirs like abayas and silk scarves. It is a lively area known for tailored garments and local goods.
25 min
Bur Dubai Abra Station
This station provides access to traditional wooden abra boats used to cross Dubai Creek, offering an affordable and authentic way to traverse the waterway.
5 min
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek is a historic saltwater waterway dividing Bur Dubai and Deira, important for centuries as a trade hub. It features waterfront promenades with cafes and restaurants and is crossed by traditional abra boats.
Dubai Spice Souk
Located in Deira, the Spice Souk sells aromatic spices, herbs, dried fruits, nuts, and perfumes. Dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a key market for local and international trade.
25 min
Gold Souk
The Gold Souk in Deira is a historic market with over 350 retailers offering tax-free gold, diamonds, pearls, platinum, and silver. Bargaining is common, especially when paying in cash.
20 min
Meeting point
Our meeting point will be in Al Bastakiya district in front of Al fahidi marine transport station Bur Dubai by Metro The closest metro station is Sharaf DG Metro on the Green line By Taxi/Uber Tell your Driver in Al Bastakiya district in front of Al fahidi marine transport station Bur Dubai.
End point
the tour ends in the gold market. there is a taxi stop and a metro station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Old Dubai Tour: Local Markets, Tasting, Dubai Creek with Abra Ride
by Mahmoud Elsayed Tourism L L C Walking Safari and City Tour
Choose from 8 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.AED 160Overview
This is a guided walking and boat tour of Old Dubai lasting between two and four hours. The tour begins at Souk Al Seef, a lively waterfront area along Dubai Creek where visitors can shop and see a mix of old and new Dubai. The guide then leads to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, where traditional wind-tower buildings and narrow lanes reflect Dubai’s early architecture and culture. Here, guests visit the Coins Museum, which displays over 470 rare coins illustrating the region’s monetary past. Next, the group walks to the Grand Bur Dubai Masjid, notable for its 70-meter minaret and detailed stained glass windows. The tour also includes a visit to the Dubai Museum inside Al Fahidi Fort, featuring exhibits about life before oil was discovered, with artifacts dating back to 3000 BC. Afterward, the tour explores the Old Souk in Bur Dubai, known for textiles, perfumes, spices, and traditional garments. The boat portion includes a short ride on a traditional wooden abra across Dubai Creek, connecting Bur Dubai and Deira. After crossing, there is time to visit the Dubai Spice Souk, a market with herbs, spices, nuts, and perfumes, followed by a visit to the Gold Souk, where over 350 shops sell gold, diamonds, and precious stones. Bottled water is included, along with tasting camel milk chocolate. A personal guide provides explanations throughout. Drop-off service is not included, and snacks beyond the tasting are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
Souk Al Seef is a waterfront area along Dubai Creek combining traditional markets with modern shops and dining. Visitors can explore historic charm alongside contemporary amenities and enjoy options like dhow boat rides.
15 min
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Also called Al Bastakiya, this area features old wind-tower architecture and narrow alleys. It houses art galleries, museums, and cultural centers that reflect traditional Emirati life and history, including the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
35 min
Coins Museum
Situated in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, the Coins Museum displays over 470 rare coins from key periods in Middle Eastern history. It is located in a traditional Arabian building and highlights historical monetary links between the region and countries such as Britain and India.
10 min
Grand Bur Dubai Masjid
The Grand Bur Dubai Masjid has a 70-meter tall minaret and features detailed geometric designs, Quranic inscriptions, and stained glass windows. Originally built in 1900 as a Quranic school, it was rebuilt in 1960 and 1998 to preserve its traditional style.
15 min
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Located in Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum opened in 1971 and displays Dubai's history before oil. Exhibits include life-size scenes of traditional homes, mosques, markets, date farms, and artifacts dating back to 3000 BC such as pearl diving boats, swords, jewelry, and spices.
Old Souk
The Old Souk in Bur Dubai is a traditional market selling raw silk, wool, cashmere, perfumes, spices, dry fruits, and unique souvenirs like abayas and silk scarves. It is a lively area known for tailored garments and local goods.
25 min
Bur Dubai Abra Station
This station provides access to traditional wooden abra boats used to cross Dubai Creek, offering an affordable and authentic way to traverse the waterway.
5 min
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek is a historic saltwater waterway dividing Bur Dubai and Deira, important for centuries as a trade hub. It features waterfront promenades with cafes and restaurants and is crossed by traditional abra boats.
Dubai Spice Souk
Located in Deira, the Spice Souk sells aromatic spices, herbs, dried fruits, nuts, and perfumes. Dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a key market for local and international trade.
25 min
Gold Souk
The Gold Souk in Deira is a historic market with over 350 retailers offering tax-free gold, diamonds, pearls, platinum, and silver. Bargaining is common, especially when paying in cash.
20 min
Meeting point
Our meeting point will be in Al Bastakiya district in front of Al fahidi marine transport station Bur Dubai by Metro The closest metro station is Sharaf DG Metro on the Green line By Taxi/Uber Tell your Driver in Al Bastakiya district in front of Al fahidi marine transport station Bur Dubai.
End point
the tour ends in the gold market. there is a taxi stop and a metro station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.