Dubai: Old Town and Souks Guided City Tours with Abra Ride
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Highlights
- Browse the Gold Souk — over 350 retailers displaying more than 10 tonnes of gold — and learn to tell traded-weight pricing from Toursist pricing
- Walk through the Spice Souk with your guide, who knows which stalls have traded from the same families for three generations
- Enjoy a smooth, well-organised experience in Dubai
- Skip the hassle with instant mobile ticketing
- Cross Dubai Creek on a traditional Abra — a wooden motorized ferry that's been the city's working transport since before the oil era
About this experience
Begin your journey at the Al Seef Starbucks.
Before the souks, the Creek: your guide explains how this 14km inlet was Dubai's entire economic engine for two centuries — pearls, spices, and gold moving in and out of the same wooden dock systems that still exist today. The Abra crossing takes about five minutes. On one bank, the old warehouses and wind-tower houses of Bastakiya; on the other, the gold-lit corridors of the Deira souk district. Visit the bustling Spice Souk and Gold Souk, where you can indulge in some shopping and experience the local culture. Enjoy a traditional abra ride across Dubai Creek, offering a unique view of the ci
Things to note
- Present your mobile or printed voucher along with a valid photo ID on arrival
- Follow all on-site staff instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
- Dress modestly and comfortably, in keeping with local customs and the weather
- Timings and availability may be adjusted due to weather or operational conditions
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for entry procedures
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