Private Tour Old Dubai Souks Creek and Abra Tour with Tastings
Description
Experience an authentic Old Dubai & souqs tour with your licensed tour guide. Explore beautiful hidden gems, cross the river on a traditional "Abra" boat, and get the best tips to avoid 'tourists traps" in the souqs. Immerse yourself in the culture and history through captivating stories and anecdotes as you explore alongside your guide. Explore ancient historical houses and immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of the local inhabitants from days gone by. Uncover the secrets of local architecture and trace the remarkable journey of Dubai’s development. Indulge in a sensory and culinary experience as you savor local sweets, tea, and other delicacies. Learn the secrets of preparing traditional tea and explore the world of spices. Later, unwind as you cross the river on a traditional Abra boat. Visit spice and gold souks for a taste of local life. Get the best tips to avoid scams and "tourist traps".
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Itinerary
Al Seef in Dubai is a historic neighborhood with traditional charm, located along the Dubai Creek. It offers a unique experience blending ancient architecture with modern shops, restaurants, and quaint cafes. Visitors can stroll along palm-lined promenades and immerse themselves in the authentic cultural atmosphere of this destination.
Old Dubai. The Bastakiya area is a captivating historic district, known for its well-preserved traditional architecture. This charming neighborhood showcases a delightful blend of old-world charm and contemporary art galleries, cafés, and boutique stores. Strolling through its narrow lanes, visitors can soak in the rich cultural heritage and enjoy a unique glimpse of Dubai's past.
Explore Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and discover the old traditional Houses where the locals used to live
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.
Hidden Gems where you will learn about Spices history and live a sensoriel experience
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.
Al Fahidi Fort, is a historic fortress dating back to the late 18th century. Renovated as the Dubai Museum, it offers a captivating glimpse into the city's rich heritage and cultural evolution.
Old souk
. Located in the heart of Deira, this bustling market offers a vibrant array of aromatic spices, herbs, and traditional ingredients. As you wander through the narrow alleys, you'll be greeted with an enchanting mix of scents and colors, making it an unforgettable cultural experience.
The Dubai Gold Souk is a dazzling treasure trove for jewelry enthusiasts and gold seekers. Nestled in Deira, this renowned market boasts an astounding display of intricate gold, silver, and precious gemstone creations. As you stroll through its glimmering alleys, you'll be captivated by the opulence and craftsmanship showcased by the numerous jewelers and merchants. Whether you're looking for traditional designs or modern masterpieces, the Gold Souk is an unforgettable destination for anyone seeking to indulge in the allure of fine jewelry and precious metals.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(35)
Sadeem was very knowledgeable, funny and made the tour enjoyable for all five of us! He explained everything and had answers to every question we asked.
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Anis was a very friendly guide, a lot of explanations and insights about the local culture. Great experience, highly recommended!
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Absolutely Fantastic tour! Very knowledgeable and interesting. Also very friendly, would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Really informative and a lovely guide 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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Awesome tour, very fun and informative. Show you all you need to know and more. Highly recommend for a true experience 👍👍👍
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This was the highlight of our quick 2 day layover in Dubai. I booked a private tour for the 3 of us and it was well worth the money. We saw some group tours and they looked pretty miserable standing in the heat trying to group into the shade, etc. Our tour guide Anis was fantastic. He is super knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor too. We learned a ton about Dubai’s history and people in a short period of time. We liked ending in the gold shouk where we spent some time shopping when done with the tour. If you are considering booking this, do it— you won’t regret it.
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Fantastic experience! Our family learnt so much. We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an authentic Dubai experience 😊👍🏼🔥✨🙌🏼🙏🏼
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Anis the guide was very nice and at the top, I appreciated the small intentions to buy us water as soon as he saw that we needed it His explanations in French was great I recommend
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Great tour, really informative. Anis gave us lots of information and took us around many historic areas of Dubai. Thank you!
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The tour was complete and thanks to the guide and his clear explanations, we were able to have a global view of the old Dubai. The atmosphere was very friendly, thank you very much! We highly recommend this beautiful experience!!
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