TRADITIONAL AND MODERN DUBAI,Discovering the past and the future
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is unique because you will see something different from what Dubai is known for: tall buildings and big malls. This journey will take you back in time to where it all started: the old town of Al Fahidi with its famous wind towers and narrow streets; the famous Dubai creek, where you will see boats crisscrossing; and the spice and gold markets, a traditional market.
ATRACTIONS TO BE VISITED
A Visit inside a traditional home
Boat ride of the creek
Visit of the spice and gold market
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zabeel Palace
See where the ruler of Dubai lives
Bur Dubai Abra Station
Cross the famous Dubai creek by a traditional wooden boat
What‘s Included
Gold Souk and spice souk
Abra ride,Al fahidi traditional house
English/italian speaking licensed guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry to ski dubai
Lunch
WiFi on board
Entry to ZABEEL PALACE
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TRADITIONAL AND MODERN DUBAI,Discovering the past and the future
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful experience
Rossxyz7,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Natalino is a perfect guide, kind and patient made us know many places, very interesting and complete tour. We couldn't have found a better guide. Super recommended!
Fantastic week in Dubai
DUCC,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In late October/early November 2024 I spent a week in Dubai. Our guide Natalino has always proved competent, helpful, nice. He told us interesting things about this metropolis and certainly positively contributed to the success of this trip. I recommend the Natalino guide without a shadow of a doubt.
Tour súper
angelajF9338PL,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular tour, Nat the guide very professional, friendly and very disponibile.Ad every question was ready to answer. I highly recommend it to tutti.Adatto to everyone.
Great tour with great guide
elizabethlP3769XS,Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with Natalino as guide was exhaustive and interesting and above all zero stress. I highly recommend Natalino's services for those who speak Italian.
Best Guide of Dubai
giusyp825,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Natalino was the perfect Guide to discover Dubai and Abu Dhabi, he explained the history of how the UAE was born, the traditions and culture of this country, the magnificence of the great Sheikh Zayed mosque, and a thousand other things. Thank you very much for your professionalism and kindness.
Learned a lot
720pearll,Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a nice time learning about the history and culture of Dubai. Did not realize how hot it is in September though! Would advise bringing lots of water and a hat this time of year.
Natalino is the best!
martalZ6000ZI,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Natalino was a prepared, helpful and adequate Guide. To any doubt he was immediately ready to give explanations. Thank you!
Natalino the best guide ever!!
isaelec,Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Natalino the guide has been super nice and one of the best guide i’ve meet during my trips! He is very honest, kind and knowledgeable guide. Thanks to him we had an amazing day around Dubai!!
BEST GUIDE EVER
francescaoT112SF,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Natalino was super. I learned a lot about the history of this Emirate. His italian and his way to explain were perfect and interesting. I will recommend him to my friends for sure
Dubai holiday
I9254BKangelav,Feb 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Competent, helpful and prepared guide. Recommended experience. Thanks to Natalino who managed to make us appreciate everything we visited.
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