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

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About this activity

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 .

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: PLATINUM ROYAL

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tea and coffee: dates

Itinerary

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

one hour Admission included

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
Deira Old Souk Abra Station

10 min Admission included

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.
Dubai Spice Souk

50 min Admission included

Dubai’s Spice Souk is a colourful, aromatic and sensory experience. Discover new flavours and recipes as you explore the traditional spice market in Dubai's heritage area. Savour the atmosphere of the past as you are introduced to the mounds of aromatic herbs and spices, all spilling from large baskets at every turn.Wander among many different stalls and chat to the vendors who will give you plenty of ideas on how you can use the exotic spices on offer.
Gold Souk

50 min Admission included

Dubai Gold Souk (Arabic: سوق الذهب‎), is a traditional market (or souk) in Dubai, UAE Also known as city of Gold.The Gold Souk is Dubai’s most famous and visited souk (market). A labyrinth of covered walkways is home to hundreds of retailers offering a huge selection of jewellery made from gold, silver, diamonds and other precious metals and stones.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our meeting point will be the Local House Resturant (Al Fahidi) .

By Metro

The closest metro to Local House Resturent(Al Fahidi) is Sharaf DG Metro on the Green line. Local House Resturent are a couple of minute’s walk from the metro.

By Taxi

Feed in local house restaurant (Al Fahidi) on your GPS.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.