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Historical Tour in Old Dubai
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Explore Al Fahidi's historic streets, visit Dubai Museum, wander Little India, and cross the Creek in an Abra. Discover Old Dubai's charm.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sharaf DG Metro Station Exit 4. - Our meeting point.
- Coffee museum - Try authentic Arabic coffee (Green Coffee + Cardamon + Saffron) at the Coffee Museum, with traditional dates to taste magnificent with the coffee.
- Bastakia Quarter - Walking through the streets of Al Fahidi, the oldest district of the city famous for its front towers, you enter inside the courtyards of the houses to admire the architecture and the serenity of the place.
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood - Feel the real Dubai and what it once was in the historic Al Fahidi district. With its traditional houses, narrow streets and wind tunnels visible everywhere, it is a good place to soak up the history and traditions of the Emirates.
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Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort - We pass by the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort (The oldest fortress in Dubai since the 1780s).
(In restoration) - Bur Dubai Abra Station - We will take small wooden boats (Abra - means of public transport) to have contact with the locals, and cross the Dubai Creek (natural arm of the Arab Gulf).
- Textile Souk - Proceeding towards the historic district of Bur Dubai and discover many colorful fabrics at the textile souk. You can browse an endless selection of raw silk, cotton and embroidered fabrics in this bazaar. Located just across Dubai Creek from many other popular souks, visitors will encounter dozens of shops and stalls at the famous market.
- Deira Old Souk Abra Station - On this side are Dubai’s oldest markets, the Spice Souk and the famous Gold Souk, one of the best photo stops.
- Dubai Spice Souk - We arrive at the spice market; oriental atmosphere with lots of colors and smells, like The Counts of a Thousand and One Night. Get to know all the different spices and shop at local markets at the best prices. Enjoy a tasting of local dates.
- Dubai Gold Souk - we spend time at the gold market, where there are ten tons of gold in its store windows, and where you will find the largest ring in the world (Guiness World Record).
What's Included
- Private Guided Tour
- Entrance to the Coffee Museum
- Entrance to the Abra Boat
- Government-run ferry ticket
- Special prices at the spice souk
- Tasting (Dates)
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Strolling through the streets of Al Fahidi, the city’s oldest district known for its wind towers, you step into the courtyards of the houses to appreciate the architecture and the tranquility of the area. Next, we walk past the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort, continue on foot through “Little India,” and traverse the Fabric Souk. We then cross the Creek in an Abra.
Location
Sharaf DG Metro Station Exit 4.
Please meet me next to the ticket counter inside Sharaf DG Metro Station at the appointed time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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