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

4.9 (4,573 reviews) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Old Dubai with total peace of mind with Trusted locals.
This journey shields you from overcharging, letting you shop the Gold, Spice, and Textile souks with the confidence of a seasoned insider.
Led by a trusted local, you’ll unlock the true soul of Emirati history, dispel cultural myths over authentic Arabic coffee, and experience daily life in historic Al Seef and Al Fahidi historical neighborhood.
Cruise the scenic Dubai Creek on a traditional Abra boat while savoring authentic street flavors like fresh shawarma, falafel, and freshly squeezed local juices ( pomegranate, orange, sugarcane, coconut) and Soft drink after trying Dubai chocolate and some street food samples.
Enjoy a perfectly relaxed pace with dedicated shopping time and built-in comfort rest breaks near restrooms whenever you need. Skip the crowded public lines and enjoy priority boarding on your own private traditional Abra boat for a scenic cruise along Dubai Creek.

Options

Private

Private: Enjoy a Private tour with your local Guide along with many tastings including Arabic Coffee, Tea, Fresh Juice and street food
Unlimited Tastings : Enjoy the best of the old Town with Fast track Entry to The museums in a private Tour with unlimited Tastings.
Long boat ride : Enjoy a long Boat ride on a traditional Boat called Abra along Dubai Creek
Pickup included

Premium with transfers

With transfers pickup & drop o: This option includes All the tastings plus pickup from your location in Dubai.
Street food : It includes Street food ( Shawarma/Falafel, Fresh juice of sugarcane/pomegranate/orange/ coconut, chai Tea, Arabic Coffee …….
Pickup included

Premium Option( many tastings)

Many Tastings : Includes Shawarma/Falafel, Fresh Juice, chai Tea, mineral water, Arabic coffee, Dates with chocolate. Extra snack optional

Discounted Option no tastings

Duration: 3 hours
No Tastings : This option doesn’t include the tastings. It includes Arabic Coffee, Mineral water , boat ride and entry to places

What's included

  • Pre-Market Briefing: Vital tips on real product values and vendor tactics before entering the souks.
  • Arabic coffee and mineral water
  • Expert Local Guide: Your trusted insider who protects you from tourist traps and overcharging.
  • All-Inclusive Entry: Hassle-free admission tickets and fees to all heritage sites and historic museums.
  • Shawarma / falafel and Freshly squeezed Juice (pomegranate, coconut, orange, or sugarcane and soft drinks ( if premium option selected)
  • Private Traditional Abra Boat Ride: Exclusive, scenic cruise om Dubai Creek with priority boarding
  • Built-in Comfort Breaks with dedicated shopping time in each market
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Al Seef is a bustling destination, spread over 1.8km, and rooted in Dubai’s culture and heritage, with a charming atmosphere that resonates throughout its distinct heritage and contemporary areas.

    This place is an exact replica of old Dubai. Man-made heritage centre, very instagrammable and lots of food places to explore. also you will get the view of dubai creek, a landmark not to be missed
  2. Dubai Creek
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Walk along Dubai Creek, the lifeline and pulse of the city, which separates the city from Deira to the north and bur Dubai to the North and enjoy the breathtaking views of it
  3. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Best spot to see and experience the region’s traditional architecture, lifestyle, and hospitality. Even walking through the little alleys, seeing many cultural institutions and galleries at work is a great experience and welcoming contrast / Beautiful place , so old , one of the first places ever built in dubai
  4. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Feel the real Dubai and how it was during the olden times in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood With the traditional homes, narrow lanes, the wind tunnels visible everywhere, it's a good place to soak in the history and traditions of the Emirates
  5. Museum Of Illusions
    Pass by
    World of illusions, highlight to take cool pictures
  6. Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The oldest building in Dubai since 1780s standing tall as it was built as a fortress .
  7. Old Souk
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Bring on your skills of bargaining to get the best deals in one of the oldest traditional markets in Dubai; best spot to buy textile Products, shawls and local snacks.
  8. Bur Dubai Abra Station
    5m · Admission ticket included
    Bur Dubai Abra Dock
    The gentle purring of the engines of the abras; combined with different water side sounds, makes this dock a pleasant place to hangout. The old style wooden abras offer a great experience - time to cross Dubai Creek to start a new experience in Deira Spice Souk
  9. Deira Old Souk Abra Station
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The oldest markets in dubai to be found on that side , spice Souk and the famous gold Souk, one of the best photo stops
  10. Dubai Spice Souk
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the spice souk with your local guide without any stress from the merchants. Get to know all the different spices and enjoy shopping in the local markets with the best rates . Enjoy food tasting in spice souk
  11. Gold Souk
    Pass by
    Time to show how much you love your partner on the Gold Souk as the market offers hundreds of stores selling primarily good jewelry and also silver and precious stones and the best part about it it that you don't have to buy to enjoy it

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the entrance of Al Seef Heritage Hotel ( Bayt 1) Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton
You can come by a taxi.
The nearest metro station is Sharaf DG metro station on the green line

End point

The tour ends by the end of gold souk in deira. I can drop you at the metro station or the taxi stop when the tour ends

Pickup details

We provide pickup service if the option is selected ( premium with pickup or private option)
We will provide pickup service from any hotel in Dubai, we will be sending the pickup details one day before the activity through WhatsApp or text messages or by sending an email
If your hotel isn’t listed, don’t worry about just send us the hotel details and we will arrange the transfer

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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