Dubai Old Town: Al Fahidi Walking Tour

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Explore the historic charm of Dubai’s old town with a walking tour in the Al Fahidi district. Experience the culture by visiting a traditional Emirati house, savoring street food, wandering through vibrant markets, and enjoying a boat ride on Dubai Creek in a traditional abra.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي - The walking tour begins by meeting the tour guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in the Al Fahidi Historic District. Guests are warmly welcomed with Arabic coffee, tea, and dates, followed by a tasting of Arabian dishes such as luqaimat and Ragag.
Al Seef - Stroll along the Al Seef…

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Guide
Abra ride (traditional boat ride along Dubai Creek)
Visit to Gold Souk
Visit to Spice Souk
Al Khayma Heritage House entry
Heritage Site & Museums
Photo stop at Al Seef Mosque
Rogag and Luqaimat snacks (with premium option)
Shawarma and Falafel (with premium option English)
Street food…

What's Not Included

Tips (optional)

Additional Information

Please note, the tour duration will be 3-4 hours.
Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest metro station is DG Sharaf Metro Startion- Green line
Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the meeting point.
This tour may be conducted in two different languages simultaneously.
Do not carry luggage or large bags.
Infants are not allowed on this tour.

Location

Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي

Al Mussallah Road

Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest Metro station is DG Sharaf Metro station - Green line

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Hkgirl2013

Apr 19, 2025

Great tour - We had a fantastic tour with our guide Hassan! He was incredibly informative and made the whole experience fun and engaging. It was fascinating to learn about the history and culture while exploring the old part and souks of Dubai. The food and tea that was served were absolutely delicious and added a nice touch. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an authentic and enjoyable glimpse into Dubai’s heritage.

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Inspire16465263782

Apr 19, 2025

Really good tour - highly recommend - Really good tour - our guide Hassan was very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed the experience - we would do again and highly recommend. The food was also very good quality and as a whole the experience was great value for money.

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Eve_b

Apr 19, 2025

Amazing tour - would recommend - Our guide Hassan was amazing! We learnt greatly about the history of the UAE and Islam. The souk (Spice and Gold) exploring was really cool to see and it was fantastic to walk through the heritage village then ride on the Abra. Hassan gave us good knowledge and helped us barter/ haggle for fair prices in the souk. Great guide, great refreshments and great experience! Would 100% do again.

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Steve

Apr 19, 2025

Informative and enjoyable tour in Old Dubai - Khan was a great tour guide and we learned a lot about the local history and culture. Enjoyable walk and boat ride, ending up in the souks for shopping and some complementary snacks.

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Seema

Apr 19, 2025

Right pace for kids and great information - Khan was great! He kept the pace just right for kids. Provided plenty of breaks in shaded areas and plenty of snacks. When my kids got tired he provided the right solution and guidance to cut down our walking time by taking a ferry. Khan was knowledgeable and we learnt a lot of Dubai and UAE.

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Cosetteg82

Apr 18, 2025

An Unforgettable Tour That Hits All Five Senses - The tour my Mom and I had with our lovely guide, Khan was even better than our high expectations! Khan was well organized. He had a full group of people to guide and he messaged us separately to make sure we were all at the meeting spot. I like that kind of gesture because it takes away any anxiety of not being sure if you're at the right spot or not. Khan was impressively educated on the history of Dubai! He kept us engaged throughout his well informed explanations of the culture, architecture, history, camels, food, markets, and more. I don't want to give too much away! He was friendly and very patient. If you're wondering if you should get the premium tour, don't wonder any further! Do it! You get to have extra snacks and drinks and I promise you, everything is so delicious! The tour was a pleasure for all the senses. Wonderful smells of spices, coffee, and herbs. Delicious snacks. Lively traditional music sung in Arabic in Al Khama Heritage Restaurant (meeting spot). Beautiful historical buildings, the sun shimmering Dubai canal, and all that beautiful gold behind the store front windows in the Souks. I would definitely take a tour with Khan again. If you're reading this and you book this trip, you are in for a treat!

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Alaina

Apr 18, 2025

A fantastically fun and filling food tour! - Our tour guide Hassan was very friendly and knowledgeable about the different sites and foods/drinks we tasted. We were very large group and he was patient with all of us as some of us moved a tad bit slower or stopped to snap a few pictures. When we would make a stop, Hassan spoke loudly for all of us to hear, which I find is becoming more rare in tour guides. I’m used to missing a few sentences here and there due to surrounding noise but Hassan was very eloquent and clear.

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Vern

Apr 18, 2025

Day trip to old Dubai - Khan was a knowledgeable guide. He explained and told us the history of UAE from start to now. A excellent guide! We enjoyed the snacks and drinks. We took the River taxi, look at houses, mosques and places.

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Williamng1718ht

Apr 18, 2025

10/10 - We had an unforgettable time exploring Dubai Old Town, and a huge part of that was thanks to my guide, Maaz Khan. From the start, his warmth and knowledge stood out- when he began sharing the rich history of the UAE, We asked if we could film him, and he graciously agreed. Later, he told us he appreciated being asked first, since most people just shove a camera in his face without a word. As he spoke, he handed out local snacks- dates, spiced coffee with saffron, and these delicious fried dough balls covered in caramel. It felt like more than a tour; it felt like being welcomed into a story. He taught us about the Emirates’ history (did you know Abu Dhabi makes up more than 80% of the UAE?), walked us through restored historic homes, and even snuck us into a boutique hotel just for a quick peek and some photos. He painted vivid pictures of camel pageants, the way Bedouins used goat fur to cool their tents, and the deep cultural significance of palm trees and dates. We strolled along the shore, took a peaceful boat ride, and finally wandered into the vibrant market of Old Dubai. There, he arranged a mini tour inside one of the shops where we learned about real vs. fake saffron, smelled traditional incense used to welcome guests, and even got to taste locally made chocolate. Maaz Khan didn’t just guide us- he gave us a connection to the place. We walked away with memories, stories, and genuine appreciation for a side of Dubai that most visitors might overlook.

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239virginiap

Apr 16, 2025

Great experience - Perfect, we enjoyed it very much. Our tour guide, Hassan, told us many things about Dubai and the Emirates. Also, at the end, really nice food to everyone

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From $19

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult