Take a break from the landmark skyscrapers and fantasy hotels of Dubai and experience a more authentic side to the city with the help of a local, English-speaking guide. Discover the old-world charms of the city before the oil rush.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
Experience
- Sip an Arabic coffee at a Bedouin tent
- Explore the gold, textile and spice souks
- Marvel at traditional handicrafts and take part in coffee ceremonies
- Join the locals on a thrilling ride across Dubai Creek by water taxi
- Explore Dubai’s oldest district, Bastakia and sip traditional Emarati coffee at the coffee museum
- Visit Dubai museum and learn about life in UAE before the great oil rush
- English-speaking local guide
- Cold water
- Arabic coffee (or cold drink if you prefer)
- Abra water taxi fare
- Dubai museum entry ticket
- Doner kebab or falafel sandwich
- Additional food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting/end points
- Tips for your guide
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Meet by the ticket office inside Al Fahidi metro station. Directions: If you’re coming from downtown Dubai on the Red Line, change at Burjuman or Union stations and take the Green Line towards Alfahidi. If arriving by taxi, please ensure you have plenty of extra time to get to the meeting point as traffic can be heavy in the morning in the old part of the city.
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- Children under 6 years old are not permitted on this tour
- You will be in a small group of no more than 12 people
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a hat or umbrella and sunscreen