Discover Heart of Dubai's Old Town, Heritage, Abra & Souqs

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Start your exciting adventure in the heart of Dubai Old Town al fahidi District and wander from there to first learn about the city's history, culture.Begin the experience of Emirati heritage and history. Afterwards, stop by the remains of the old enclosure wall, Dubai’s Old Wall, a historic attraction that was built around 1800 AD. Walk towards the prestigious Dubai Museum and witness the splendid relics and artifacts that exude the glory of Emirati civilization. Proceed on a walk into the captivating Textile Souk and see the traditional fabrics of myriad colors.Ride on the water taxi (Abra) to cross to the other side of Dubai Creek. Explore the famous Gold Souk, one of the oldest and most fascinating traditional markets in the emirate.The Dubai Gold Souk is one of the largest gold retail markets in the world, and an iconic, must-see site to experience when you are in Dubai.Discover new flavours and recipes as you explore the traditional spice market in old Dubai's .

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

The traditional style of life that was prevalent in Dubai from the mid 19th century till the 1970s is reflected at Al-Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, where buildings with high air towers (Barajeel), built with traditional building materials such as stone, gypsum, teak, sandal wood, fronds and palm wood are aligned side by side, separated by alleys, pathways and public squares, which give the district a natural and beautiful diversity. This district, owing to its strategic location at Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai).A visit to Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the old way of lif

1 hour • Admission Included

Deira Old Souk Abra Station

Abra comes from the Arabic verb “Abara” which means to cross. Take a ride on the Dubai Abra, the city’s most traditional mode of transport. For centuries, it has remained one of Dubai’s most frequented modes of transport, making it the symbol of the city ’s history and heritage.

10 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Bottled water

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Reviews

5.00

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Muhammad was fantastic,...
Lorrane V,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Muhammad was fantastic, very knowledgeable and made the tour a very enjoyable experience. There was a lot packed into the 3 hours which flew past.
Interesting tour of the...
KevinPoster,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Interesting tour of the old town and discussion of traditions and culture. .Souqs were very big and crowded, even though we went during the off season.
Dubai old town tour
Justin P,,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Muhammad was a wonderful host and a wealth of knowledge. The tour was brilliant and took in sites we would never of known about.
Muhammad was a great guide in old Dubai!
Nadav S,,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Muhammad gave an outstanding tour of Old Dubai, sharing fascinating insights into the city’s history and culture. His deep knowledge and passion brought the area to life, and he was incredibly attentive. From exploring the souks to learning about Dubai Creek, every moment was engaging and memorable. Highly recommend Muhammad for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide!
Muhammad was knowledgeable, passionate, and made sure everyone had a great time.
hamzar700,,May 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Muhammad wasn't just a guide he was a storyteller, bringing the sights and sounds of Dubai to life. He answered every question thoughtfully and even went above and beyond, recommending hidden gems and local favorites. I left Dubai with memories that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore this magnificent city!
Perfect introduction to the street markets
Frank B,,Jan 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was in Dubai for a business trip and had some free time to explore. I wanted to see the street markets but was concerned about how aggressive the vendors tend to be. This tour was perfect for me. Just a quick introduction to the old section of Dubai and the Souk market places. The guide was very knowledgeable and assisted several guests in the tour with negotiating a good price on purchases.
Muhammad was an awesone...
Shelley F,,Mar 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Muhammad was an awesone tour guide. Would highly recommend him! Great cultural insights, lots of knowledge shared to enhance our experience as we explored the city on a Dubai historic district walking tour. 5 stars for Muhammad.
Really enjoyable experience in Dubais old Town.
44NZTraveller44,,Dec 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great time with Mohammad as he showed us around the older part of Dubai giving us a great insight in to the history. Really enjoyed been shown around the Spice and Gold Souks. Would highly recommend this,walking tour.
Amazing tour with Muhammad!
mario2385,,Oct 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Muhammad is an amazing tour guide !! I discovered Old Dubai and learned lot of interesting things about Dubai's history, Muhammad explained everything which such detail and also answered all my questions !!! This tour should be a must for everyone to learn more about Dubai !! Thank you Muhammad !!
Excellent
jvona,,May 1, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mohammed was an excellent tour guide. We very much enjoyed our tour of old Dubai and the souks. Highly recommended.