Dubai Old Town: Al Fahidi Walking Tour

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
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.

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N5480fmjenniferm
Feb 24, 2026
Feelings of dubai - Excellent experience in the old dubai with Akmed
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Megan_z
Feb 24, 2026
Ahmed Hussain was our... - Ahmed Hussain was our tour guide we had a great time learning about Old Dubai. Our tour was informative and it was fun visiting the souks. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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Saravanap2026
Feb 24, 2026
Best Experience - We had a wonderful walking tour with Ahmed Hussain. He has great knowledge of the area, history, and local life, and he explained everything clearly with real passion. What stood out most was his patience and warm attitude — he made sure everyone was comfortable and involved throughout the tour. Thanks to him, the walk felt informative, personal, and memorable. Definitely recommend Ahmed as a tour guide.
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Paologv7125zz
Feb 23, 2026
Un bel pomeriggio - Our guide Hossam Hassan was so kind and qualified. 🔝
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Rosamariamk5214lq
Feb 22, 2026
trip to the old city, gold and spice market - We took a trip to the old city with Nasser, everything was very beautiful and the guide was very good.
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Compass625415
Feb 21, 2026
Afternoon in old Dubai - We had a great afternoon being shown around old Dubai by Ahmed Hussein. I was dubious in advance of the tour given how little we paid for it, but it is a genuine bargain. Would recommend arriving early to have food at the restaurant as the food looked lovely and smelled amazing.
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Sammw2026
Feb 21, 2026
A must do! - Khan was an exceptional tour guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made the entire experience enjoyable while sharing meaningful insights that gave us a deeper understanding of the area. He thoughtfully brought us to reputable vendors within the souk and gave practical advice on pricing and negotiations so we wouldn’t get taken advantage of. That guidance alone made the tour worthwhile. What truly set Khan apart was that he made himself available even after the tour ended to answer questions. He even personally brought me to specific stores to help me find exactly what I was looking for. He genuinely went above and beyond. If you’re booking this tour, I highly recommend choosing the option that includes snacks — it adds great value and enhances the overall experience.
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Gustep2016
Feb 21, 2026
A must tour in Dubai - It was best tour in Dubai in terms to of how much information we were given. Such an informative way to get to know the culture, history and try some really delicious food. Our guide Maaz khan was amazing, there is not many people who can catch attention so quickly and explain everything in such clear, calm manner. Definitely recommend!
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Efelberg
Feb 20, 2026
Experiencing the old city of Dubai - I did this tour today with guide Hassam, in Spanish and it was great. The meeting is in a restaurant located in a historic house and they serve a bread, a lemonade and a camel milk ice cream before the start. All delicious. Hassan explained the historical part very well and led us to the main points.
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N4829mugiovannim
Feb 20, 2026
Local customs and traditions - Our guide Nasser, speaks very good Italian, explains well with a bit of humor that makes everything pleasant. Our tour includes visit to UNESCO site of local Dubai dwellings and markets The purpose is to learn history and customs, local customs Recommended.
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From $18
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).