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Dubai: Premium Walking Tour with Water Taxi and Emirati Food

4.9 / 5

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Activity provider:OceanAir Travels
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Dubai: Premium Walking Tour with Water Taxi and Emirati Food

Activity provider:OceanAir Travels

4.9

279 reviews

From US$ 39 per person

Experience Arabian culture at the Al Khayma Heritage house, relish optional Emirati food, and ride an abra boat. Explore the iconic sights of Al Fahidi, the Coffee Museum, and souks on a walking tour.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, German, Italian
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in Arabian culture and life at the Al Khayma Heritage House
  • Tour the Heritage House and learn about the history of UAE from your guide
  • Try out henna painting, get an Arabian makeover, and try optional Emirati food
  • Enjoy an exclusive walking tour to explore Al Fahidi and the Coffee Museum
  • Hop on an abra water taxi to ride down the creek and visit a gold and spices souk
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Enjoy a guided tour of Dubai’s famous sights, including the Al Fahidi Historical District, Al Seef street, and the Gold Souk. Take the chance to try some traditional tea and coffee at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant and ride the Abra water taxi down Dubai Creek. 

Be welcomed with Arabic tea at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, where later you will also try luqaimat (Arabic sweet dumplings), Ragag (traditional Emirati homemade bread), and camel milk ice cream.

Later, explore this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant further and learn more about the Arabian culture and lifestyle. Admire traditional interiors and architecture. Listen to your expert guide as they tell stories on how UAE has developed from a desert with tents to reaching Mars.

Explore the Emirati bedroom with its antiques, admiring the architectural development from the tent replica at the restaurant to traditional Arish buildings made from the leaves of date palms to the megastructure. Try your hand at henna painting while indulging in a traditional Arabic makeover.

Then, head towards the Al Fahidi Historical District. Wander alongside the water on Al Seef street and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with local stores. Stop at the Coffee Museum, and celebrating an important part of Arabic culture. See a nearby mosque and admire the architectural style.

Take a trip on the Abra water taxi along Dubai Creek. Watch the ships and buildings of Dubai’s skyline pass you by. Leave the water taxi and enter into the Gold Souk, exploring the collections of gold jewellery.

Includes
  • Professional tour guide
  • Al Khayma Heritage House entry
  • Walking tour of "Al Fahidi" old town
  • Welcome drinks (Arabic coffee and tea with dates)
  • Emirati food tasting (Rogag, Luqaimat, Karak tea, veg samosa, camel milk ice cream)
  • Coffee Museum entry
  • Abra water taxi fees
  • Bottle of water
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years
  • Wheelchair users

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Meet your guide at the entrance to the Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The Coffee Museum closes at 5:00 PM, so if you choose the 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM time slots, it will not be part of your trip
  • The Coffee Museum and Coins Museum will close by 3:00 PM during Ramadan
  • Dubai Museum is temporarily closed
  • This tour is not recommended for infants

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 279 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5

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I recently had the pleasure of going on a "Dubai: Premium Walking Tour with Water Taxi and Emirati Food" with Abdul as my guide, and I must say it was an incredible experience. Abdul's knowledge and passion for Dubai's landmarks and history were evident throughout the tour. He patiently answered all of my questions and provided fascinating insights that added so much value to the experience. Abdul's enthusiasm and professionalism were truly commendable. His deep understanding of Dubai's culture, architecture, and local attractions added depth and meaning to the tour. I left with a newfound appreciation for the city, thanks to Abdul's informative commentary. I highly recommend Abdul as a tour guide. His expertise and excellent customer service skills make him an exceptional guide. Thank you, Abdul, for making this tour an enriching experience.

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May 25, 2023

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Noor was a fantastic tour guide and all the info he gave us was not only very interesting but super helpful for planning out the rest of our trip in Dubai. The Heritage restaurant has a great atmosphere, the staff is very friendly and the food is fantastic. Best activity to kick-start your Dubai trip by far! 100% would recommend.

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May 8, 2023

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Enjoyed tour very much. Guide is Abdul. Very insightful tour and gained much knowledge about Dubai and UAE. Abdul is patient and friendly. It’s good it’s a small group with only 3 pax as it’s a premium tour. Had nice food and snack and coffee. Overall worth the money and time spent. Well done. Highly recommend.

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