TOUR DETAILS
About this experience
Discover the story of Dubai on foot, from the wind-tower houses and narrow lanes of Al Fahidi to the historic trading neighbourhoods on both sides of Dubai Creek.
This intimate guided walk combines local history, architecture, markets and everyday flavours. Visit a traditional heritage house, cross the Creek by wooden abra and enjoy an Arabic shawarma sandwich along the way.
TOUR MOMENTS
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YOUR EXPERIENCE
The journey, step by step
YOUR EXPERIENCE
The journey, step by step
Meet in front of Arabian Tea House, Al Fahidi
Walk through restored wind-tower lanes that preserve the atmosphere of Dubai before the modern skyline.
Introduction to Dubai’s history and early Creek communities
Experience Dubai’s historic waterway and the traditional wooden boats that have connected its trading districts for generations.
Walk through Al Fahidi’s old lanes and wind-tower architecture
Walk through restored wind-tower lanes that preserve the atmosphere of Dubai before the modern skyline.
Enter a traditional heritage house in the historic district
A carefully coordinated part of the experience, with time to understand the setting, take photographs and enjoy the visit.
Walk to the Textile Souk
A carefully coordinated part of the experience, with time to understand the setting, take photographs and enjoy the visit.
Cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra
Experience Dubai’s historic waterway and the traditional wooden boats that have connected its trading districts for generations.
Explore the Spice Souk
Explore atmospheric market lanes filled with jewellery, spices, fragrances, textiles and regional products.
Explore the Gold Souk
Explore atmospheric market lanes filled with jewellery, spices, fragrances, textiles and regional products.
Enjoy a local Arabic shawarma sandwich
A carefully coordinated part of the experience, with time to understand the setting, take photographs and enjoy the visit.
Tour ends in the Old Dubai market district
A carefully coordinated part of the experience, with time to understand the setting, take photographs and enjoy the visit.
YOUR EXPERIENCEIncluded
Included
- Professional tour guide
- Guided walking tour of Old Dubai
- Entrance to a traditional heritage house
- Traditional abra crossing
- One Arabic shawarma sandwich per guest
PLEASE NOTENot included
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Services not specifically stated
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONGood to know
Good to know
A minimum of 2 paying guests is required. A booking for one guest cannot operate alone.
The tour operates every Monday, except during the annual closure from 20 December through 10 January.
Please arrive at the meeting point in front of Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi at least 10 minutes before the confirmed start time.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection and drinking water.
Free cancellation must be requested before 8:00 AM UAE time on the day before the tour. From 8:00 AM on the previous day, the booking is non-refundable.
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE
Walk through the history, markets and flavours of Old Dubai
Explore the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood with a professional guide and discover the narrow lanes, wind towers and traditional houses that preserve the story of Dubai before the modern skyline. The experience includes entry to a heritage house and a walk through the Textile Souk.
Cross Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden abra, continue through the aromatic Spice Souk and glittering Gold Souk, then enjoy a local Arabic shawarma sandwich. This Monday walking tour starts in front of Arabian Tea House and requires a minimum of two guests.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the Old Dubai walking tour?
The tour includes a professional guide, Al Fahidi heritage walk, entry to a traditional heritage house, Textile, Spice and Gold Souks, an abra crossing and one Arabic shawarma sandwich per guest.
Where does the Old Dubai tour start?
The meeting point is in front of Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Hotel pickup is not included.
When does the tour operate?
The tour operates every Monday with a minimum of two paying guests. It is unavailable annually from 20 December through 10 January.
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