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Private Tour: Roam the Backstreets of Old Dubai with an Insider

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Dubai’s historic and humble beginnings tell a story like no other. We’ll start the day by marching the streets of old Dubai stopping by several enchanting sights and witnessing the city’s dynamic history woven by its people.  We'll learn about the emirate’s history as we wander its streets and the aromatic spice and shiny gold souqs. We’ll meet shop owners and learn the secrets behind some of the world’s most expensive traded items. We'll hop on a traditional wooden abra boat and cross over the magnificent Dubai Creek. We’ll visit the Grand Mosque in Dubai, originally built in 1900, where we’ll enjoy an introduction to Islam’s core beliefs and the mosque’s beautiful architecture. We’ll explore the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood with its merchant houses and their incredible windtowers, and enjoy gahwa or Arabic coffee, a quintessential symbol of Emirati hospitality. By then, I guarantee our stomachs will be grumbling loud enough to guide us themselves to one of Dubai’s best eats.
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  • Meal as per itinerary and bottled water in restaurant
  • Admission fees
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
Departure Point

Al Ghubaiba Metro Station - 777Q+XMR - Al Fahidi - دبي - United Arab Emirates The meeting point is outside the Al Ghubaiba Metro Station Exit/Entrance No. 4 on the Green Line. If you are dropped off at any of the other station entrances/exits (there are 4), you can walk easily (on ground level) to find No.4.

Return Details

Bur Dubai - Al Hamriya - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Closest to the Sharaf DG Metro Station in Bur Dubai.

  • Dubai Spice Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Dubai's Spice Souk is an incredibly aromatic network of shops and eateries that sell everything from saffron to chocolate dipped dates. To navigate the bustling souk, the best way is to learn about the origins of the spices at first from your guide and shop-owners before you cruise your way around the market.
    30 minutes
  • Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    We'll walk through Dubai's oldest market, the Gold Souk, a place buzzing with eager shoppers there to explore its 300+ shops and covered walkways. We'll stop to learn about the world's obsession with this shiny yellow metal, especially during festive occasions.
    20 minutes
  • Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    The wooden abra boats plying the busy Dubai Creek are one of Dubai's most iconic scenes to witness. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable experience on a private abra ride and capture the city from the water as we time-travel from its past to its present.
    20 minutes
  • Textile Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    The Textile Souk is a labyrinth of traditional Arabian souvenir stores with plenty of fabrics, scarves, and I heart Dubai t-shirts. Here, your guide will introduce you to the national dress worn by both men and women, and demonstrate how each garment is worn.
    20 minutes
  • Grand Bur Dubai Masjid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    We’ll visit the Grand Mosque in Dubai, originally built in 1900 and devoted to the study of the Quran, where we’ll enjoy an introduction to Islam’s core beliefs and the mosque’s beautiful architecture.
    35 minutes
  • Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Our last stop will be a fantastic meal at a traditional restaurant where we'll break bread together. The guide will pre-order several dishes so that guests can experience the various flavors and spices used to marinate, and answer all your curious questions.
    60 minutes
  • Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    We'll wander through one of Dubai's historic neighborhoods where its merchants once lived in now-restored homes. Your guide will explain the brilliance behind the architecture of these structures, particularly its windtowers, designed to keep inhabitants cool.
    45 minutes
  • Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Guests will stop outside the now-closed Dubai Museum, originally built back in 1787 as the premises of the monarch. The fort was once upon a time Dubai's tallest structure, and served to protect its inhabitants from any potential threats. Guests will be able to capture snaps of the structure from outside and learn about its purpose.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, as our meal is pre-ordered, is non-vegetarian, and is served on a sharing platter basis. A vegetarian option is available on request.
  • It is recommended that you bring bottled water, sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
  • It is recommended that you wear light fabric clothing (especially during summer) and comfortable shoes
  • This tour includes moderate physical activity. Guests should be in good health, able to walk slightly longer distances at a comfortable pace, and able to participate in periods of standing.
  • Garments for entry to the mosque (also provided complimentary at the mosque).
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
trents485
31 Mar 2023
You know it is a great tour when both parents and two teenagers say it was one of their favorite parts of their trip to Dubai! That is particularly high praise from our kids who typically bemoan "tours" as boring. Nada did an outstanding job of keeping things moving, being very informative, yet striking just the right balance of not too much and not too little. The pace was perfect, the information was very educational, and the experience overall was right on target. Two big highlights were the scent room (you learn a lot about the history of trade in ingredients tied to perfumes, incense, etc... very hands-on) and the markets (the spice market, in particular, was a hit... I think we bought 10 lbs of spices). Another unexpected highlight was the private lunch at a location you could walk by all day and never know was there... yet it was simply outstanding. The food, the service, the experience... it was all great. Final note - for perspective, we travel a lot. We've done tours around the world from St. Marks Square to The Galapagos Islands to Bejing. Nada ranks right up there as one of the best we have encountered. Thank you Nada for balancing out the skyscraper, waterpark, "extreme" everything parts of our trip to Dubai with a down-to-earth connection to the people and history of such an amazing city.
12jessicaw12
07 Dec 2022
We finished up the end of our honeymoon with a private walking tour of the Backstreets of Old Dubai and it was truly amazing! Nada was so knowledgeable, professional, detailed, and most of all very kind. Our tour was one of the most memorable things we did in Dubai and couldn't recommend her enough.
welshfarmer2015
31 Oct 2022
Fantastic tour of old town Dubai with Nada. She couldn’t do enough for us. Nada was so knowledgeable & took time to tell us all about every place we visited & was happy to answer any questions. Nada also gave us lots of tips for visiting other places in Dubai. Cannot recommend Nada and this trip highly enough!
This tour in Dubai is organized by Wander With Nada

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