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15 Best Old Dubai & Cultural Tours In The UAE

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The 15 most popular old dubai & cultural tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.

15 Best Old Dubai & Cultural Tours In The UAE

Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Starting at Al Khayma Heritage House: coffee, dates, and a history primer

1.Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

Most Popular 4.9

Guided Old Town Dubai walk with Emirati heritage house coffee, street food, Souks, and an abra ride across Dubai Creek.

“Khan was an exceptional tour guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made the entire experience enjoyable while sharing meaningful insights that gave us a deeper understanding of the area. He thoughtfully brought us to reputable vendors within the souk and gave practical advice on pricing and negotiations so we…”

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Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings

Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings - Dubai Creek Crossing by Abra: The Most “Dubai” Moment

2.Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings

5.0

Tour Old Dubai by Al Seef, Dubai Creek abra, Souks, Dubai Museum, and tastings. Small group, $21, with guide-led bargaining.

“Great tour-lots of history and good opportunity to explore the Souks with explanations and guide to what you should pay. Plenty of nice snacks and drinks and stops in air conditioned buildings. Hamza was an excellent guide.”

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Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk - Price and logistics: shared pickup, short stops, and time in the sun

Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Starting at Al Khayma Heritage House: coffee, dates, and a history primer

4.Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

5.0

Walk Al Fahidi’s old streets, sip tea with dates, ride an abra on Dubai Creek, then browse spice and gold souks with a guide.

“Khan was the best part of the tour, great patience and answered all questions about, history, religion, commerce you name it he was very engaged with us all. Souls are amazing Definetly see this side of Dubai”

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Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks

Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks - Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah: Icon Photos Without the Stress

Dubai: Authentic Old Town, Souks, Tastings & Abra Boat Tour

Dubai: Authentic Old Town, Souks, Tastings & Abra Boat Tour - Traditional houses and heritage details that make photos mean something

Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride

Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride - Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood: Wind Towers, Alleys, and Real Context

7.Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride

5.0

Old Dubai in 3 hours: Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Creek abra ride, spice and gold souks, plus museum stops and tastings for $22.33.

“Mahmoud is an amazing guide! He made UAE history, which I thought I knew, way more interesting,honestly, I learned more in an hour than I did in school! His humor and passion kept the tour fun and engaging.”

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Dubai: Abra Boat Tour in Atlantis, Palm, Ain Dubai & Marina

Dubai: Abra Boat Tour in Atlantis, Palm, Ain Dubai & Marina - A 2-hour route that hits Dubai’s most recognizable shapes

Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, Tastings & local boat Guided Tour

Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, Tastings & local boat Guided Tour - Where you meet: Arabian Tea House to start your bearings

9.Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, Tastings & local boat Guided Tour

5.0

Guided Old Dubai walk through Al Seef and Al Fahidi, spice and gold souks, tastings, and a traditional abra creek ride.

“Cyn was an amazing guide, and all the locals knew her which made things fun and made her extremely knowledgeable. She kept the tour moving and made sure we seen a lot of old Dubai, "it's not new"...she even informed us where to try camel at a local restaurant after the tour, it was delicious.”

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Old Dubai: Premium Guided Tour with Street Food & Abra Ride

Old Dubai: Premium Guided Tour with Street Food & Abra Ride - Al Seef promenade and Al Fahidi Fort: orientation in old Dubai style

Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food

Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food - Souk Madinat and Bluewaters Island: shopping canals meet sea views

11.Dubai Top Highlights: Frame Entry, Souks, Abra & Street Food

4.8

Dubai in a day: Blue Mosque, souks, Abra ride, street food, Museum of the Future, and optional Dubai Frame plus Burj Khalifa photo moments.

“Really enjoyed the trip, was a great way to see all the top highlights of Dubai especially if your time is limited. Ziad was a great guide, knew lots about Dubai history and culture. Was a fun day, would recommend!”

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Half-Day Dubai City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, Souks & Abra

Half-Day Dubai City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, Souks & Abra - Price and value: what $40 buys you (and what it doesn’t)

Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai - Meeting by Al Rigga Metro: easy to find, easy to start hungry

13.Middle Eastern Food & Culture Walk in Old Dubai

5.0

Old Dubai Deira food walk with Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi and Lebanese tastings, fresh falafel, gahwa coffee, and baklava in 3.5 hours.

“Whenever I visit a new city a try to book a food tour. Of all the food tours I have done this has to be one of the best! My tour guide, Farida, brought the group to a wide variety of local restaurants in her own neighborhood. The tour was very organized, educational and of…”

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Explore the Backstreets of Old Dubai with an Insider

Explore the Backstreets of Old Dubai with an Insider - Learning to Haggle Without Becoming a Full-Time Negotiator

Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums - Old neighborhoods, coffee stops, and the stories behind the walls

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