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TourHidden Gems of Old Dubai and the Souks

From €99
Uncover the little-known treasures of Dubai on this 2-hour walking tour of Old Dubai and its various souks.

Highlights

Discover the authentic side of Dubai through its souks and a traditional boat ride

Description

You will walk with a premium guide through Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, through perfumes, spices, and gold souks which will stimulate your senses. There will be breathtaking views from the abra (traditional boat) ride that will take you back in time. You will understand Dubai from the perspective of its history, people, food, culture and etiquette. This tour is a terrific introduction to Dubai’s story: from a desert to a world famous destination.

The tour begins from the old Al Fahidi Courtyard Houses in the Bastakiya District. You will get to walk through the Coffee Museum, Coin Museum, and Dubai Museum. Then you will be guided through the textile souk to arrive at the Dubai Creek and you will board a Dhow and enjoy breathtaking views.

A traditional boat (abra) will get you across over to the Deira side of Dubai to explore the various souks like the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk. Whether you are looking for an inexpensive knickknack or a diamond necklace, you’re guaranteed to find something to suit you here.

What you will see:
• Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, previously known as Bastakiya.
• Coffee Museum, to learn where and how coffee originated.
• Dubai Museum, to experience the Pearl Diving Industry.
• The Ruler’s Divan, His Highness Ruler’s Court.
• Textile Souk, the old trading centre of Bur Dubai.
• House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, historic building and former residential quarters of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
• Al Shindaga Watchtower, one of the three watchtowers used to guard Dubai.
• Gold Souk, to see Dubai as the City of Gold.
• Spice Souk, to take in the beautiful aroma of the spices.
• Traditional Abra Ride (wooden boat) to ride across the creek.
• Dubai Creek, to reach the spice souk.

Price: $99 per person
– Group Size: 1 to 12 guests.
Tour Duration: 2 hours.
– Transportation: You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped off after the tour.

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