Old Dubai Walking Tour: Visit of Historical Village & Souks
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Experience the magic of Old Dubai with our immersive heritage tour, where ancient traditions meet modern charm. Wander through the historic Al Fahidi district, sail across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra, and explore the vibrant Spice and Gold Souks—each stop offering a glimpse into Dubai’s past before its rise as a global metropolis. Why Join This Tour? - Authentic experience with a licensed Dubai tour guide. - Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, and first-time visitors.
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The traditional style of life that was prevalent in Dubai from the mid 19th century till the 1970s is reflected at Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, where buildings with high air towers (Barjeel), 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.
The Coins Museum in Dubai, located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, is a fascinating treasure trove showcasing over 470 rare coins from significant eras in Middle Eastern history. The museum, housed in a traditional Arabian building, offers a unique glimpse into the region's monetary history, highlighting the connections between the British Empire, India, and other countries before their independence
The entire Dubai Creek area is reminiscent of the lost Arabian world. Both sides of the Dubai Creek are surrounded with old-style markets, heritage buildings and museums.
The oldest building in Dubai since 1780s standing tall as it was built as a fortress. The center of politics in Old days.
A treasure trove of rainbow hued colors, textures, weaves and embroidery from around the world. One of the oldest traditional markets in Dubai; best spot to buy textile Products, shawls and Souvenirs (Make sure you Bargain)
Abra Station, traditional boats. The Bur Dubai Abra Station is a bustling transportation hub in Dubai, offering traditional wooden abra boats that ferry passengers across the Dubai Creek.
As soon as we will reach at Spice souq, the aroma in the air will blew your mind, please note this is the oldest market of Dubai. Get to know all the different spices and enjoy shopping with the best rates, don't forget to Bargain.
One of the largest Gold Market in the World, With its enormous collection of shops, its remarkable variety of goods and its exceptionally reasonable prices, the Dubai Gold Market is the ultimate destination for jewelry lovers.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended for everyone
Reviews(22)
Mansoor Ali lead a very engaging informative tour of the soul, being to life the culture and traditions of the regions. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone wishing to walk through the souls and understand more than just the shopping
Mansoor was a friendly, funny knowledgeable guide. Would thoroughly recommend his tour of the old town and the souks. He really helped to negotiate a good price in the shop too!
Mansoor was a great guide, and gave lots of interesting facts about the city! It was well paced and offered places to sit and refresh throughout the tour.
We had an amazing experience exploring Old Dubai with our guide Ali. The tour was the perfect blend of history, culture, and hidden gems that we would have completely missed on our own. Our guide explained everything so clearly from the heritage homes in Al Fahidi to the traditional wind towers, the old trading routes, and how Dubai transformed over the years. Ali was incredibly patient, friendly, and made the whole walk feel relaxed and enjoyable. If you’re visiting Dubai, this tour is a must and ask for Ali.
Ali was amazing taking us through Old Dubai and souks. He answered our questions very patiently. He is very knowledgeable
It was very informative . It was a different aspect of dubai. Weather was cooperative. 9Tamour our guide was very nice and pleasant.
Tamour was a great guide, friendly, honest and super knowledgeable- we learned a ton about culture, history and daily life!
Fantastic tour. Loved exploring old Dubai's culture, markets and history with a knowledgeable guide. Great way to experienxe the city's heritage.
Truly an awesome experience with Mansoor as our guide. The most delightful morning within the Old Town walking tour, taking in the river and beautiful shops. It was a very special time with friends where we learnt, laughed and explored. Mansoor surprised us with a Birthday cake as we were all celebrating my birthday,weekend - a truly unforgettable memory we all have. We are all grateful and would highly recommend this to others.
A fantastic experience. Manipur was very knowledgable and tapped onto our sense of humour from the start and made it so much fun and so memorable. Would definitely recommend
