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Explore Old Dubai’s Famous Souks – Shopping, Culture & Traditional Abra Ride
Discover the authentic side of Dubai on a guided shopping experience through the city’s historic souks and traditional neighborhoods.
Visit the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, where you can explore gold jewelry, aromatic spices, perfumes and local products. Continue to the Textile Souk and Meena Bazaar in the Al Fahidi area, known for fabrics, traditional clothing, souvenirs and local shopping.
Enjoy a traditional abra boat ride across Dubai Creek and experience the historic heart of Old Dubai from the water.
Your licensed local Dubai tour guide will share the history, culture and traditions of these famous markets while giving you time to explore, shop and experience the local atmosphere.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup from Lobby
Itinerary
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Dubai (Pass by)
Pickup from your staying location by car with Professional English Tour Guide
Admission ticket free -
1Meena Bazaar
Meena Bazaar in Bur Dubai is one of Dubai's oldest and most vibrant shopping districts. It’s located near the Dubai Creek and is especially popular for textiles, jewelry, traditional clothing, and street food.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Textile Souk
The Textile Souk in Dubai is a vibrant traditional market located in Bur Dubai, just steps away from Meena Bazaar and the Bur Dubai Abra Station. It's one of the best places in the city to buy fabrics, scarves, traditional clothing, and souvenirs.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Bur Dubai Abra Station
An abra ride in Dubai is one of the most authentic and scenic ways to explore the city’s historical charm, especially around Dubai Creek. Abras are traditional wooden boats that have been used as water taxis for decades.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Dubai Spice Souk
The Spice Souk in Dubai is a sensory-rich traditional market filled with the aromas and colors of exotic spices, herbs, and other culinary treasures. It's located in Deira, on the opposite side of Dubai Creek from the Textile Souk and Meena Bazaar
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Dubai Gold Souk
The Dubai Gold Souk is one of the most famous gold markets in the world — a must-visit for tourists and serious buyers alike. Located in Deira, right next to the Spice Souk, it offers an incredible variety of gold jewelry, diamonds, precious stones, and even platinum and silver at competitive, tax-free prices.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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