Private walking tour of Old Dubai with Water taxi ride
Discover the secrets of the old city of Dubai by visiting the old bastakia houses with the wind towers ,,, ride on a traditional water taxi ( Abra ) for few minutes to cross the water canal to the old part ,,, visit the Spice Market and taste some of the arabic tea with arabic chocolate with Saffron and Cardamon,,, walk through the largest Gold Market in the middle east which has more than 120 Gold shops with different designs from different countries.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Al Ghubaiba metro station ( Metro Green line )
- Meeting point will be at Al Ghubaiba metro station ( Matro Green line ) in Bur Dubai area .
Bastakia houses
After the meeting point we will walk around 15 minutes to the old houses in Dubai .
We will visit one of the houses to learn about the old life style
Abra station ( Water taxi )
After the old houses we will walk back to the water taxi station where we will ride on a traditional boat ( Abra ) to cross Dubai canal towards Deira Dubai ( the old city )
Spice Souk
After the water taxi ride we will visit the old Spice Souk where we can taste some of the arabic tea with Saffron, coffee with Cardamon, chocolate with camel milk and see the different Spices in the market
Gold Souk
After the Spice Souk we will walk only 5 minutes to the biggest Gold Market in the middle east which has more than 120 Gold shops
Ending Point
Gold Souk in old Dubai city
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private walking tour for you and your party
- Water taxi ride
- Taste of arabic tea with Saffron, Arabic chocolate with Camel milk chocolate, dates , Dubai Chocolate
- Pick up or drop off from/to hotel
- private expenses
Tour Important Information
- This is a walking tour without any kind of transportation
- Meeting point will be at Al Ghubaiba metro station ( Metro Green line ) ,,, the customers can take the metro to the meeting point
- Ending point will be at the Gold Souk in old Dubai ,,,, 5 minutes walking to Al Ras metro station
- The tour starts at 2 pm on ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
- the tour starts at 3 pm on ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
- please wear comfortable shoes
Important message from the supplier
Feel free to book your tour at any time.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Ashraf R.
Hello
My name is Ashraf and i am a tour guide in the United Arab Emirates since 2001 my team members are professional guides and drivers .
All of us are based in the United Arab Emirates more than 20 years .
We cover all tours in Abu-Dhabi, Dubai,Al Ain,Sharjah,Fujeirah and Ras Al Khaimah Emirates
Our tour guides team speak Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
We are very professional in culture, tradition, heritage and religion according to our studies and background in the Arab countries.
- Our Drivers team speak English only .
Feel free to send us messages if you have any questions.
Reviews
Raymond H.
“ A Wonderful & Memorable Experience”
Amazing tour experience! Everything was well organised from start to finish. The arrangements were smooth, the places we visited were beautiful, and the overall experience was really enjoyable. The guide was friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the trip. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable, well-planned and memorable tour. Would definitely choose them again for my next trip
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Ashraf R.
Hello Raymond Thanks a lot for your beautiful feedback,,,, we are very happy to hear that from you and hope to serve you again. Thanks again Ashraf
Margaret H.
“it was amazing”
amazing tour,,, loved it
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Ashraf R.
Thank you so much for your feedback. Hope to serve you again in dubai. Ashraf
Josie M.
“amazing tour”
Very nice tour! The best part was watching the water fountain show at the Burj Khalifa tower. Spectacular.
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Ashraf R.
Hello Joise M Thanks a lot for your beautiful words . It was my pleasure to serve you in Dubai. Hope to see you again soon
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