Al Khayma Heritage Tour: Discover Old Dubai's Culture

Experience Arabian culture by touring the Al Khayma Heritage house and savoring optional Emirati food. Tour the alleyways of Al Fahidi, the Coffee Museum, and witness the fascinating history of old Dubai. Take an Abra water taxi across the creek to visit the gold and spice souks.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي - We begin our walking tour by meeting our tour guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant located in Al Fahidi Historic District. Feel welcomed with Arabic coffee and tea with dates, where later you will also taste Arabian dishes like luqaimat and Ragag.
  • Coffee museum - While strolling through the historic alleyways of Al Fahidi, absorb the rich history and heritage at Al Seef before visiting the Middle East’s largest Coffee Museum for witnessing a live Arabic coffee-making session. We shall also stop by the Mosque to admire the enchanting mosque architecture and learn more about Islam.
  • Bur Dubai Abra Station - Upon enjoying a traditional Abra water taxi ride to the other side of the Dubai Creek, observe the architecture and old trading ships. It is an excellent opportunity to take some stunning photos of the creekside.
  • Dubai Gold Souk - It is time to explore the different aromas from the spice souks and then the specially designed jewelry from the Gold Souk.
What's Included
  • Street food (Karak tea and Samosa)
  • Entry to Coffee Museum and Entry to Coins Museum
  • Arabic tea/coffee, Dates and Snacks (Rogag and Luqaimat)
  • Professional Guide
  • Abra water taxi ride
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off (available on request with extra cost)
  • Gratuities (not mandatory, but appreciated)
Additional Information
  • Please note, the tour duration will be 3-4 hours.
  • Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest metro station is DG Sharaf Metro Startion- Green line
  • Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the meeting point.
  • This tour may be conducted in two different languages simultaneously.
  • Do not carry luggage or large bags.
  • Infants are not allowed on this tour.
  • The Coffee Museum closes at 5:00 PM, so if you choose the 5:00 PM time slot, the visit will not be available
Location
Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي
Al Mussallah Road
Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest Metro station is DG Sharaf Metro station - Green line
Cancellation Policy

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

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Z7067cwrenataa
Sep 19, 2024
Excellent experience - The tour is very informative. You learn how they used to live in old dubai. The good is amazing! Be prepared! Ramadan was an excellent guide, taking all the time to answer all my questions.
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Queriatl
Sep 18, 2024
Great experience - Very nice tour, Sameh explains well, we learned more about the history of Dubai, the food and cafes were nice, thank you very much for this tour
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Uli
Sep 16, 2024
An all-round successful excursion ! - A great afternoon. Our guide Hakim was really great. He speaks German very well, told us a lot about the country and people and was with a lot of eagerness and joy in the matter. The family agrees: the 3 hours passed like in flight, the tour was worth every cent !
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Kc
Sep 14, 2024
The trip and walk was beautiful. The food and restaurant were also filling. We walked everywhere and I enjoyed it - Pedro was amazing and knowledgeable. He took us lots of pics. I enjoyed the trip with him. Such an amazing and friendly man.
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Ferranmarza
Sep 13, 2024
Great activity you should do if or if - Hassan was our Guide and explained everything very well! Excursions necessary to know Dubai better. Recommended 100%
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Matthew_m
Sep 7, 2024
Mazz Khan was a great... - Mazz Khan was a great guide who truly explained how Dubai came to be from hundreds of years ago to today. He also took time to take us to stores in the Gold and Spice Souk. We had a great time.
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Roam56870484754
Sep 7, 2024
A good way to get the feel of old Dubai. - I had the best few hours looking around the old town, learning the History , tasting fantastic food, walking thru the gold souks and seeing all the beautiful spices and teas. What made the tour was my tour guide Sameh. Sameh knew every- thing and more. I would definitly recommend this tour.
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915evguenis
Sep 7, 2024
Review - It was one of the greatest experience we had in Dubai so far. Ramadan was our tour guide person for the day. I was honestly so pleased with how polite positive he was towards us. He answered all our questions with no problem. He explained everything to the smallest details and he always making sure we felt good. I will recommend this tour to everyone to go and see the different side of Dubai and taste their amazing tea ( p.s.. when the tour stars they give you soo many different traditional food to try and they are honestly delicious)
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Biljana_l
Sep 7, 2024
Old Dubai tour - This was a day filled with fun and lots of information about old Dubai. Saad was excellent, extremely knowledgable and very good guide. Everything that was mentioned on the tour we covered and more. He took us to all the places in Old Dubai and explained all. Food and snacks were also very good. Tour was almost 5 hours, but we have not even noticed as how interesting it was. Thank you Saad for the great day.
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Kirsty_m
Sep 19, 2024
Absolute Disaster – Worst Tour Experience Ever! - This Old Town Dubai tour was an absolute disaster from beginning to end. First, the tour started late with no explanation or apology, setting the tone for the rest of the nightmare. The so-called "tastings" were revolting—completely inedible and nowhere near what was promised. We were blatantly ripped off in the markets, with no guidance or help from the guide, who was supposed to assist us. Instead, the guide was not only boring but downright rude, with zero enthusiasm or knowledge to make the tour interesting. His attitude made the whole experience unbearable. I have never felt so frustrated on a tour. It was a complete waste of time and money, and I feel scammed. This tour was a disgrace, and I strongly advise others to stay away!
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