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Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai

Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai: Our most recommended tours and activities

Dubai: Discover Dubai's Creek and Souks with Street Food

1. Dubai: Discover Dubai's Creek and Souks with Street Food

Delve into the rich history of Dubai's Al Fahidi district on a guided walking tour. Admire the views of Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat ride, savor local street food, sip Arabic coffee at the Al Khayma Heritage House, and visit the Coffee Museum and Coins Museum. Meet your guide at the Al Khayma Heritage House and sip on a hot cup of Arabic coffee with dates, snacks, and tasty street food. Then, make your way to the Coffee Museum and discover the cultural importance of coffee in the United Arab Emirates. Stroll along the Al Seef promenade and marvel at the quaint mosque. Navigate the narrow alleyways of the Al Fahidi district while admiring the architectural splendor of historic buildings contrasting with modern constructions. Pass the Grand Souk and hop aboard a traditional abra water taxi for a sightseeing journey around Dubai Creek. Soak in the panoramic views of huge trading ships and the towering skyscrapers of the Dubai skyline as you sail. Arrive at the Spice Souk and experience the enticing smells and vibrant colors of the plethora of spices and ingredients on offer. You can also try your hand at haggling with local merchants. Finally, step inside the Gold Souk and marvel at the array of fine jewelry, silver, and precious stones. Bid farewell to your guide and leave Dubai with a greater understanding of its traditional culture and history beyond the glitz and glamour.

Dubai: Old Town, Walking Tour, Souks, Museum & Street Food

2. Dubai: Old Town, Walking Tour, Souks, Museum & Street Food

Explore Dubai with a guide and learn more about the history and the impressive architecture of the old city. Visit Dubai Museum, pass the Coffee Museum, see the oldest mosque in Dubai, and try street food as you stroll through the typical souks. Start in the bustling area of Al Seef and make your way to the Al Fahidi District to admire the oldest houses in Dubai. Learn more about the local currency with free access to the Coins Museum. Soak up knowledge about the Emirati lifestyle with a visit to Dubai Museum. Pass by the Coffee Museum before going through the Arabian Tea House, a famous restaurant that provides local food. Admire Dubai's oldest mosque as your guide shares religious facts with you. Spend free time at the Grand Souk to taste the street food, tea, and camel milk chocolate. Cross to another side of Dubai by traditional Abra to the Spice and the Gold Souk which is one of the largest markets in the world, where the tour will finish.

Dubai: Old Town, Local Markets and Creek Tour with Boat Ride

3. Dubai: Old Town, Local Markets and Creek Tour with Boat Ride

Delve into the rich history of Dubai's Al Fahidi district on a guided walking tour, admire the views of Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat ride, sip Arabic coffee at the Al Khayma Heritage House, and explore the Dubai Spice Souk and Gold Souk on this combo experience. Meet your guide at the meeting point and sip on a hot cup of Arabic tea or coffee with dates, snacks, and camel milk chocolate. Then, make your way to the Coffee Museum and discover the cultural importance of coffee in the United Arab Emirates. Visit the Coins Museum, then stroll along the Al Seef promenade and marvel at the quaint mosque. Navigate the narrow alleyways of the Al Fahidi district while admiring the architectural splendor of historic buildings contrasting with modern constructions. Pass the Grand Souk and hop aboard a traditional abra water taxi for a sightseeing journey around Dubai Creek. Soak in the panoramic views of huge trading ships and the towering skyscrapers of the Dubai skyline as you sail. Arrive at the Spice Souk and experience the enticing smells and vibrant fragrances of spices from around the globe. Continue through the Dubai Museum (currently closed for renovation) to the Textile Souk, home to products from several civilizations. Next, visit the Gold Souk right next to the Spice Souk. Prepare to haggle with the merchants for the purest gold and admire the various designs of this precious metal. The tour concludes at the end of the Gold Souk.

Magical Dubai 8-Hour Tour with Burj Khalifa Experience

4. Magical Dubai 8-Hour Tour with Burj Khalifa Experience

Explore Dubai's traditional and modern sides with a local guide on a full-day tour. Stay cool throughout the day in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy included entrance tickets to several attractions, as well as a hotel pickup and drop-off. After your pickup, start your tour with a quick view of the Dubai Creek before discovering the heritage area of Bastakaya with its Arabian wind towers. Then, visit the beautiful Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, dating from the mid-19th century. See traditional houses built from stone, gypsum, teak, sandalwood, fronds, and palm wood. Discover the alleys, pathways, and public squares that separate the houses, making the district naturally diverse. Cross from Bur Dubai to Deira Dubai by traditional water taxi, or abra. Then walk through the spice and gold souks to marvel at the variety of goods on offer. Continue to the Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab, known for its distinctive silhouette resembling a billowing sail. Enjoy free time for tea or coffee at Madinat Jumeirah Souk, an authentic re-creation of an ancient marketplace with a traditional Middle Eastern ambiance. Then, head to the crescent-shaped manmade Palm Jumeirah Island. Stop in front of Atlantis The Palm Hotel, the centerpiece of Palm Jumeirah. Palm Jumeirah is the most scenic artificial man-made island on earth and boasts facilities such as world-class accommodation, private villas, residential apartments, beaches, water sports activities, and restaurants. Next, visit the Atlantis Aquarium. Experience the unique beauty of Dubai from the Dubai Marina Walk, called by many a small Manhattan due to the many skyscrapers. Find lots of restaurants serving a variety of foods in front of the Marina Canal, where boat, yacht, and dhow rides are available. Enjoy a drive along Sheik Zayed Road, lined with more skyscrapers, and stop at the Dubai Mall to experience the fine dining and shopping on offer, and enter Burj Khalifa, a magnificent steel structure rising 828 meters and the tallest building in the world. Have free time at the Dubai Mall until the evening to watch the dancing fountain. This is the world’s largest dancing fountain and is synchronized with classical, Arabic, and international music. At the end of the evening, be dropped off back at your hotel.

Old dubai, Walking with a local, Markets &street food

5. Old dubai, Walking with a local, Markets &street food

Explore old dubai with a local tour guide. We show you the unique old houses and explaining you more about dubai lifestyle and tasting the most popular Emirati coffe. Then will have a free time to visit on of the most beautiful museums in old dubai " Coins museums " learning more about dubai Coins. After that we will go to discover the old market with free time to enjoying with the local staff and trying tasty streets food. Enjoy wirh your boat ride " Abra" crossing the beautiful canal in dubI " dubai creek canal" . Then have time with your local guide to discover the Spice Market abd a the biggest Gold Market . Then your tour will be finished by the end of the Gold market.

Dubai: Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, and Tasting Tour

6. Dubai: Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, and Tasting Tour

Experience the essence of traditional Dubai's history, culture, and souks (local markets) on a guided tour. Discover the captivating charm of old Dubai (Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood). Ride on a traditional abra boat and taste local drinks and sweets. Immerse yourself in the culture and history through captivating stories and anecdotes as you explore alongside your guide. Explore ancient traditional houses and immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of the local inhabitants from days gone by. Uncover the secrets of local architecture and trace the remarkable journey of Dubai’s development. Indulge in a sensory and culinary experience as you savor local sweets, tea, and other delicacies. Learn the secrets of preparing traditional tea and explore the world of spices. Later, unwind as you cross the river on a traditional Abra boat. Visit spice and gold souks for a taste of local life. Discover the hidden treasures of local souks as you look, explore, and shop for local products. Get the best tips to avoid scams and "tourist traps". See where ancient tales come to life.

Dubai: Guided Old Dubai Tour With Dubai Creek Cruise

7. Dubai: Guided Old Dubai Tour With Dubai Creek Cruise

Explore Dubai on this guided tour to the old town with a boat tour along Dubai Creek. Admire the historic neighborhoods of the city, see heritage houses and museums, and try some street food at the local markets. Begin your experience by taking a stroll at the neighborhood of Al Seef, located along Dubai Creek. There, your guide will introduce you to the royal family, their history, lifestyle, and culture. Then, pay a visit to the historical neighborhood of Al Fahidi where you can see the heritage houses and museums and experience how the locals' ancestors used to live their daily lives. Enter some of the houses and try Arabic coffee and tea while learning about Islam and the culture practiced by locals. Continue your journey through the Grand Souk of Bur Dubai and try local street food and fresh juice of your choice. After tasting some local cuisine, head on to Dubai Creek for a scenic cruise on a traditional boat called Abra. Enjoy some of the highlights of Deira Dubai including the Spices Souk and Gold Market.

Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Tastings, Creek and Museums

8. Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Tastings, Creek and Museums

Explore the Old City in a Guided Tour from Al seef heritage area located on the bank of Dubai creek with all the little old boats cruising day long between Bur Dubai and deira. Discover the historical sites of Bastakiya and Al Fahidi with all the heritage homes where our ancestors lived and set the base for this extraordinary city!! Learn about the history of money from 3000 BC and see how it all changed from gold and silver to what we use today, don’t miss the opportunity to sip on the Arabic coffee and get dazzled by the aromas of saffron. Visit the oldest local markets in Dubai including Dubai grand Souk with all the wholesalers especially for the textile producers and scarves. Time to try the street food of Dubai where to choose between vegetarian or non vegetarian and try the fresh squeezed juice. Cruise Dubai creek on a traditional boat Abra to explore the world of herbs and different Teas and spices on Deira side where you will get explained all about by the guide. End your adventure in the biggest gold market in UAE and browse through more than 400 different showrooms with several Guinness Book records

Dubai: 5-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Dhow Cruise, & Desert Tour

9. Dubai: 5-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Dhow Cruise, & Desert Tour

Discover the best of Dubai with this 5-Day Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus ticket which also includes a traditional Dhow Cruise, entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, Ambassador Lagoon and a Desert Sunset Tour. Travel in air-conditioned comfort and explore landmarks via two different routes with audio commentary in 12 languages. The Red Route will take you to Dubai’s most iconic city sights and landmarks, while the Blue Route explores the beaches of Jumeirah. Red Route Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Museum of the Future Bastakiya Village – Old Souk Heritage Village Gold & Spice Souk Dubai Creek Dubai Frame Blue Route Atlantis the Palm Ain Dubai Media City Dubai Marina JBR The Beach Souk Madinat Burj Al Arab Included in this ticket is a 1-hour Dhow Cruise where from the historic Dubai Creek, you can enjoy views of landmarks including the Al Fahidi Fort. The ticket also includes free entrance to both The Lost Chambers at Atlantis, Dubai’s biggest Aquarium and the Ambassador Lagoon, an Atlantis-themed aquarium at Atlantis the Palm. Enjoy a panoramic tour to see the desert at sunset with the included Desert Sunset Adventure. Experience a traditional welcome at a desert fort and interact with camels, falcons and horses, and get a temporary henna tattoo. Special Summer Offer: Receive free admission to Madame Tussauds with purchase of the 5-Day Hop-on Hop-off ticket option. Get impossibly close to your favourite stars, join immersive interactive areas, and take photos with incredible lifelike figures. A world of celebrity fun awaits you!

Dubai: Premium Walking Tour with Water Taxi and Emirati Food

10. Dubai: Premium Walking Tour with Water Taxi and Emirati Food

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.

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What people are saying about Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai

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4.7 / 5

based on 9,908 reviews

Mahmoud was our guide and he was a most knowledgeable and courteous host for the tour. He gave us a good introduction to what was planned and answered our many questions very effectively. As well as providing us all with a bottle of water and he organised a trip for food in a small restaurant in the Old Souk. We crossed to the Spice Souk and he arranged a talk in a spice shop about the various popular spices before giving us time to explore ourselves. We met up again to go through the Gold Souk where again he provided good background information. At the end he checked if we had any other questions including how to find our way home, before bidding us farewell. A delightful and informative guide. Highly recommended.

This was an amazing tour, Mahmoud is very knowledgeable of the area and the history, took us around, we got coffee and dates and then a juice and a small sandwich falafel or kebab, the juice was fresh and delicious, same with the falafel. Mahmoud also explained the different spices and gave us tips how to negotiate in the markets.

The tour was excellent and personalised, Mahmoud provided interesting facts about UAE, also about the history of Dubai. He is very friendly and open minded and has good english and italian :) The Market was amazing, it eas good that he came with us and recommended good shops. Thanks for everything, highly recommended !

It was AMAZING ... what a great Tour Guide and driver we had, and the organization was incredible ... I would recommend it to any single/couple/family traveller. They were amazing on time, their language skills are great and it was such a nice taste of DUBAI

The tour to the old Dubai was amazing. The history of Dubai was quite interesting to know about. Mr. Mahmoud was a great guide and easy to converse with. Had a really good time !