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Dubai: Old Town and Souks Guided City Tour with Abra Ride

Dubai Museum entrance with cannons, part of Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Dubai.
Traditional courtyard in Dubai with visitors and a shaded seating area.
Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel on Dubai sightseeing tour.
Dubai Creek with traditional abras and historic buildings on a sightseeing tour.

Duration

4 hrs

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    • Cross Dubai Creek on a traditional Abra — a wooden motorized ferry that's been the city's working transport since before the oil era.

    • Walk through the Spice Souk with your guide, who knows which stalls have traded from the same families for three generations.

    • Browse the Gold Souk — over 350 retailers displaying more than 10 tonnes of gold — and learn to tell traded-weight pricing from tourist pricing.

    • English-speaking guide

    • Traditional Abra ride across Dubai Creek

    • Bottled drinking water

    • Entry to Gold Souk and Spice Souk (free entry)

    • Personal purchases at the souks

    • Food and additional drinks

    • Gratuities

  • TOTAL DURATION4 hours 45 minutes - 5 hours 15 minutes
    Timeline
    Map
    Check-in at Starbucks Al Seef
    Start point

    Check-in at Starbucks Al Seef

    Get direction
    Al Seef Neighbourhood

    1. Al Seef Neighbourhood

    Walk through heritage-style lanes with wind towers, sandstone facades, and creek views. Best photos along the waterfront promenade.

    Abra Ride Across Dubai Creek

    2. Abra Ride Across Dubai Creek

    Spice Souk

    3. Spice Souk

    Gold Souk

    4. Gold Souk

    Check-in at Starbucks Al Seef
    End point

    Check-in at Starbucks Al Seef

    Get direction

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Saad N

    Family
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    Dec 2025
    Amazing đź‘Ź Fazal!!!! Fantastic guide, very friendly Highly recommended đź‘Ś đź‘Ť đź‘Ź đź’Ż

    Sapana N

    Group
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    Dec 2025

    Gabriele T

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2025
    It was a wonderful tour....Our tour guide FASAL explained a lot to us...and kept asking if we liked it......We are very happy to recommend him to others

    Bharath A

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Dec 2024

    Deepak J

    Group
    Verified booking
    Dec 2024
    Our family had a fantastic experience with 360 Tours during our Dubai city tour. Our guide, Ali, was professional, humble, and respectful, making the day smooth and enjoyable. He took us to amazing attractions like the Museum of the Future, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Frame, souks, and Al Seef, while providing plenty of photo stops and keeping us hydrated with drinking water throughout the tour. Ali’s attention to detail and care for our comfort made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend 360 Tours and Ali for a well-organized and memorable Dubai tour!

  • Explore Dubai's iconic landmarks in a half-day city tour with an expert guide.

    Getting started

    Begin your journey at the Al Seef Starbucks.

    What to expect

    • 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 city's skyline.

    • Conclude your tour with breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes — souk alleyways are uneven paved stone.

    • Modest dress is appreciated in the old city area; covering shoulders and knees is recommended.

    What’s not allowed

    • Heavy luggage is not permitted on this tour.

    Additional information

    • On specific days and weekends, some of the locations might remain closed for visits.

    • The Gold Souk is a legitimate trading market; prices are negotiable and your guide can advise.

    • Photography is permitted in both souks; some individual merchants may decline.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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