Dubai Old Dubai Souks Private Walking Tour with Abra Ride

Explore Old Dubai's souks on a private walking tour with an expert English-speaking guide, including an abra ride across Dubai Creek.

Getting started

If you select the Private Guided Tour + Hotel Transfers option, round-trip transfers connect your hotel to Old Dubai for the start and end of your walk. With the Private Guided Tour + Meeting Point Start option, you make your way to the designated meeting point to join your guide. After a short introduction, you set off on foot into the traditional market streets.

What to expect

Dubai’s popular souks

You spend your time in Old Dubai’s most popular souks, moving between lanes filled with textiles, spices, perfume, and jewelry as daily life unfolds around you.

Features

• From gold to spices and even textiles, your route leads through dedicated souk areas where shopfronts display intricate jewelry, aromatic spice blends, and bolts of fabric stacked high.
• An expert English-speaking guide leads the walking route, using each section of the souks to share cultural context and practical tips so you can see more areas in less time.
• Local snacks and bottled water are provided during the walk, which lets you pause for a quick taste of everyday flavors while staying hydrated in the heat.
• Flexible departure times mean you can choose a start that fits your schedule, whether you prefer the markets at a quieter moment or when they are at their busiest.

Dubai Creek abra crossing

Midway through your experience, Dubai Creek becomes part of the route as you cross between its historic banks.

Features

• An abra ride across Dubai Creek is included, giving you a short public boat journey that shows the contrast between traditional wooden vessels and the surrounding city skyline.
• Using this public transportation link, your guide connects souks on either side of the Creek so you can experience how trade historically moved through this waterfront.
• Wheelchair and stroller-friendly access is supported along the route, with your guide pacing the crossing and nearby pathways so different mobility needs can be accommodated.
• Round-trip transfers are included if you selected the Private Guided Tour + Hotel Transfers option, while the Private Guided Tour + Meeting Point Start option begins and ends at the designated meeting point.