🏨 Old Dubai Gold Souk and Water Taxi Activity

Overview

Although a relatively new city, Dubai enjoys a rich

heritage with a history that goes as far back as the

Bronze Age. Take this journey with us back in time

and explore the roots of this country.

Visiting Bastakiya and its narrow lanes is an

experience you will never forget. A

ride on a lovely little abra will transport you to the

busy market area with the famous Gold and Spice

Souks. From here, you will move on to see Jumeirah

Mosque, to admire the 8th-century Islamic

architecture.

What's Included

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Port pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 90

Additional Info

A minimum of two travelers is required per booking
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Infant seats available upon request.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Water Taxi not wheelchair accessible and infants required to sit on laps.

A minimum of two travelers is required per booking
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Infant seats available upon request.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Water Taxi not wheelchair accessible and infants required to sit on laps.

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Dubai Creek

Enjoy a unique half-day tour of Dubai, exploring its old neighborhoods as well as some of the more traditional bazaars and souks.

Following a pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship, transfer to experience a magnificent view of Dubai Creek, passing through the heritage area of Bastakiya. See the charming wind-tower houses built by the wealthy merchants of old Dubai. Continue to Al Fahidi Fort, the city’s oldest building and now home to Dubai Museum. See some of the city’s archives and exhibits that chronicle the development of the city.

Next, climb aboard a traditional wooden abra water taxi and cross Dubai Creek to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Soak up the scent of exotic spices, and see some of the best jewelry in town. Watch a private fashion show at Treasure House, with free time after to examine the leather goods and exclusive jewelry. Continue to the Women’s Museum to learn about the role of women in the UAE, past and present.

Re-board your transfer vehicle and drive to Jumeirah Mosque for a photo opportunity outside one of Dubai’s most important landmarks. End with a drive past the ultra-luxury and ultra-contemporary Burj Al Arab to compare and contrast old and new, traditional and modern Dubai.

• Admission Ticket Free

Bastakia Quarter

Enjoy a unique half-day tour of Dubai, exploring its old neighborhoods as well as some of the more traditional bazaars and souks.

Following a pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship, transfer to experience a magnificent view of Dubai Creek, passing through the heritage area of Bastakiya. See the charming wind-tower houses built by the wealthy merchants of old Dubai. Continue to Al Fahidi Fort, the city’s oldest building and now home to Dubai Museum. See some of the city’s archives and exhibits that chronicle the development of the city.

Next, climb aboard a traditional wooden abra water taxi and cross Dubai Creek to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Soak up the scent of exotic spices, and see some of the best jewelry in town. Watch a private fashion show at Treasure House, with free time after to examine the leather goods and exclusive jewelry. Continue to the Women’s Museum to learn about the role of women in the UAE, past and present.

Re-board your transfer vehicle and drive to Jumeirah Mosque for a photo opportunity outside one of Dubai’s most important landmarks. End with a drive past the ultra-luxury and ultra-contemporary Burj Al Arab to compare and contrast old and new, traditional and modern Dubai.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jumeirah Mosque

Enjoy a unique half-day tour of Dubai, exploring its old neighborhoods as well as some of the more traditional bazaars and souks.

Following a pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship, transfer to experience a magnificent view of Dubai Creek, passing through the heritage area of Bastakiya. See the charming wind-tower houses built by the wealthy merchants of old Dubai. Continue to Al Fahidi Fort, the city’s oldest building and now home to Dubai Museum. See some of the city’s archives and exhibits that chronicle the development of the city.

Next, climb aboard a traditional wooden abra water taxi and cross Dubai Creek to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Soak up the scent of exotic spices, and see some of the best jewelry in town. Watch a private fashion show at Treasure House, with free time after to examine the leather goods and exclusive jewelry. Continue to the Women’s Museum to learn about the role of women in the UAE, past and present.

Re-board your transfer vehicle and drive to Jumeirah Mosque for a photo opportunity outside one of Dubai’s most important landmarks. End with a drive past the ultra-luxury and ultra-contemporary Burj Al Arab to compare and contrast old and new, traditional and modern Dubai.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old Souk

Enjoy a unique half-day tour of Dubai, exploring its old neighborhoods as well as some of the more traditional bazaars and souks.

Following a pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship, transfer to experience a magnificent view of Dubai Creek, passing through the heritage area of Bastakiya. See the charming wind-tower houses built by the wealthy merchants of old Dubai. Continue to Al Fahidi Fort, the city’s oldest building and now home to Dubai Museum. See some of the city’s archives and exhibits that chronicle the development of the city.

Next, climb aboard a traditional wooden abra water taxi and cross Dubai Creek to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Soak up the scent of exotic spices, and see some of the best jewelry in town. Watch a private fashion show at Treasure House, with free time after to examine the leather goods and exclusive jewelry. Continue to the Women’s Museum to learn about the role of women in the UAE, past and present.

Re-board your transfer vehicle and drive to Jumeirah Mosque for a photo opportunity outside one of Dubai’s most important landmarks. End with a drive past the ultra-luxury and ultra-contemporary Burj Al Arab to compare and contrast old and new, traditional and modern Dubai.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Reviews

To Expore Dubai Visit it!

PikaCanada, 26-03-2019

Me from Canada and my sister in law from UK visited the Dubai Museaum and learned so much about the old Dubai.It was quite informative and interesting if you like to know more about the old days and culture of dubai.

Very well planned lots of things which take you to the old days ,we njoyed it and must be visited if you have kids.

Thanks

Pika from Canada

Dubai

d0renel, 28-11-2019

Dubai is an amazing city... so modern... a city that has everything and more. It is not only a beautiful city but it is the cleanest city... more clean than Beverly Hills... If someone drops a paper on the street they get fined $2000.00... The Dubai Museum is fascinating... very historical. The gold souk is fun to see. I want to go back to see more of Dubai and just hang out... Great great city!

Amazing

leenas754, 21-08-2022

Amazing day in old dubai!!!! I had a great time with the guide Ahmedabad alla ... Higley recommended

Dubai WOW!,

sbtraveler2013, 16-02-2022

Tour guides were good. The Gold Souk very busy and the merchants are unrelentless!
Enjoyed water taxi. An hour late getting back to destination is the reason for a four rating.

Get what you want at the Gold and Spice Souks!

Uniquely_sue, 06-12-2021

We went to the Gold and Spice Souks via water taxi 3 times. The first time we went with a guide and were unfamiliar and had time limitations. The 2nd and 3rd times we went on our own. We were experts at haggling by our last trip. The souks (markets) are very busy with vendors clamoring for your attention to get your business. They are friendly enough but aggressive. You have to know how to say no and know how to bargain to get the best price. The 1st time that I went...I didn't want to offend on how much I wanted to spend. By the 3rd day I ended up bring their prices down to what I wanted to pay for my gold, spices, and souvenirs. I found...they will only refuse your offer if it is too low and most of the time they will accept it. Going to the souks is exciting! We got everything that we wanted at the prices that WE were willing to pay. The water taxis ride was only 1 Dirham (about .50 cents) one way and it is a nice little ride to get to each side.
I would recommend if you are looking for good deals on gold, spices, and souvenirs.

Great tour

Dona M, 04-12-2022

The tour guide was very informative and friendly. The only downside was the shop at the souk he took us to - they took us for a ride price wise - a typical
High pressure act Quico busy busy sales experience. But everything else was amazing!

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