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Old Dubai After Dark: Culture, Souks & Secrets

Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates

  • Self-guided
  • About 2 h 45 min
  • Works in your browser
  • By Hisam Ateyah
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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Old Dubai After Dark: Culture, Souks & Secrets
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Length
About 2 h 45 min
Stops
8
Route
2.6 km
Starts at
Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“Old Dubai After Dark: Culture, Souks & Secrets” is a self-guided walking tour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, made by Hisam Ateyah. It takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Discover the Magic of Old Dubai by Night

Step into the heart of Dubai’s rich history and hidden gems!

Join our 3-hour walking and shopping tour through Old Dubai, where history, culture, and mystery unfold at every corner.

We’ll begin at Al Seef Street, where old-world charm meets modern vibes along the Dubai Creek .

Explore Bayt Al Khanyar, a cozy spot to learn about Emirati heritage

Dubai Museum, housed in the historic Al Fahidi Fort, showcasing Dubai’s fascinating transformation (pass By).

Feel the breeze as we glide across the creek on an Abra, soaking in the scenic views.

Experience the Dubai Spice Souk, filled with the rich aromas of saffron, incense, and exotic spices.

Departure and Return Details:

Start Location:

Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWPyL8dfUTEv279N9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Meet us easily by navigating directly to the meeting point. Simply type the location into Google Maps for seamless guidance.

How to Get There:

By Taxi: Conveniently take a taxi directly to the meeting point.

By Metro: Hop on the Green Line Metro, get off at Sharaf DG Station, and either enjoy a short walk or a quick taxi ride to reach the location.

Return Details :

Dubai Gold Souk

Dubai - Deira - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates .

At the end of the tour, we’ll ensure your journey home is simple and convenient. You can choose to:

Be dropped off at the nearest metro station, Al Ras Metro Station (Green Line), providing easy access to the rest of Dubai.

Or, be taken to a nearby taxi rank, where you can quickly catch a ride to your destination.

Your comfort and convenience are our priority!

Where it starts

The tour starts at Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai and covers about 2.6 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Museum Of Illusions
  • Dubai Museum
  • Meena Bazar Burdubai
  • Bur Dubai Abra Station
  • Spices market dubai
  • Dubai Gold Souk
  • Perfume Souk

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Hisam Ateyah
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
A$3 · 2 h 45 minUnlock tour