Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Delve deeper into the sights and culture of traditional Dubai than you could do alone easily on this tour. Rather than spend hours researching what to see, do, and eat in old Dubai, rely on a guide to save time and ensure you don’t miss anything. Shop in souks with tips from your guide, cross the creek by “abra” water taxi, visit Dubai Museum, roam the Al Fahidi quarter, and if you've upgraded to the premium tour, enjoy street food, Arabic coffee and other tastings.
- Roam the real old Dubai with a guide to ensure you cover the best bits
- Explore the city’s older areas with no homework or getting lost
- Visit Dubai Museum, haggle in souks, savor local foods and ride an “abra”
- Get insight into local culture and history you might miss otherwise
What's Included
- Private Traditional Abra Ride and a Tour led by a Local Expert Guide
- Street Food Tastings (Premium only)
- Arabic Coffee, Local Tea, Coffee/Tea, Bottled Water
- Snacks & Fresh Juice (Orange, Sugarcane, Coconut – Premium only)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Your journey of discovery begins when you meet your guide and your small group at a hotel by Dubai Creek.
Explore Al Seef, a reconstructed heritage district, then stroll along the creek to the Bastakia Quarter and Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, learning about Dubai’s history and culture as you walk. Capture photos from a viewpoint, then visit the Dubai Museum, set in the fort that’s the emirate’s oldest building, and practice your bargaining at the Old Souk.
After crossing the creek in a private abra boat just for your group, enjoy a food tasting in the Dubai Spice Souk (if you've upgraded to the premium tour). Your tour finishes at the Dubai Gold Souk, the perfect place to buy a romantic souvenir.
Explore Al Seef, a reconstructed heritage district, then stroll along the creek to the Bastakia Quarter and Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, learning about Dubai’s history and culture as you walk. Capture photos from a viewpoint, then visit the Dubai Museum, set in the fort that’s the emirate’s oldest building, and practice your bargaining at the Old Souk.
After crossing the creek in a private abra boat just for your group, enjoy a food tasting in the Dubai Spice Souk (if you've upgraded to the premium tour). Your tour finishes at the Dubai Gold Souk, the perfect place to buy a romantic souvenir.
1
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Dubai Creek
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Museum Of Illusions (Pass By)
5
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Old Souk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Bur Dubai Abra Station
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Dubai Spice Souk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Gold Souk (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 4,481 reviews
Rebecca_M, Mar 2026
Fun , fascinating morning in the souks and Dubai old town. Our guide, Hamza was engaging, funny and had nice trainers! We felt extremely looked after and really enjoyed our time with him! I would recommend !
FANI_S, Mar 2026
Great experience with a very polite and friendly tour guide Hamza. A different sense of Dubai. Pleasant and very well organized.
Nicole_A, Feb 2026
Hamza was a fabulous guide. He was knowledgeable and entertaining and we spent an enjoyable afternoon in Dubai
Olga_E, Feb 2026
Good experience exploring the souks and Old Dubai. Our guide, Islam Shady, was very knowledgeable and had a pleasant sense of humor, sharing interesting insights at a very comfortable pace. The mix of the souks, the creek crossing, and the tastings provided a genuine sense of the local culture. Overall, it was a smooth and very pleasant experience.
chantal_g, Feb 2026
Great walking tour of old town dubai. Hamza our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was very happy to wait for us as we didn't realise hilton curio has so many entrances, recommendation is to look for McDonald's and it's the entrance there.
Lee_K, Feb 2026
Hamza guided us excellently throughout the tour. Hamza was informative, entertaining and kept our 2 children (aged 4 and 8) engaged. We had feared that the tour would not be suitable for the children to attend with us, but we didn’t need to worry at all. They enjoyed it too. There were many aspects of the tour, and it exceeded my expectations.
Thank you Hamza, from the Knowles family!
Sarah_S, Feb 2026
You can't escape the past, but, this country has catapulted Dubai and Abu Daubi it's culture, people, and faith while growing at a rapid pace. Our guide Ramadan is very engaging, knowledgeable and a strong public speaker and story teller. Our guide, Ramadan, is passionate imparting history, glimpses into the Emirati daily way of life, and how the Muslim faith guides the Emirati way of life. Ramadan brought the past and present to life iintangibly.
tim_e, Feb 2026
A very informative walk. Learnt a lot. Good amount of history and insider knowledge when making purchases in the Souks. A lot covered in a relatively short time. Francis, our guide, was lovely and helpful and made sure we all got to our home transportation safely. A great trip.
CheeFang_L, Feb 2026
I think the itinerary and tour set up was good. It gives us a chance to look at the older parts of Dubai. Unfortunately, our Tour guide Abdul abandon us halfway through the tour at the Spice Souk seeing that he needed to pick up another tour.
Stephen_B, Feb 2026
Hamza was an excellent guide and very informative. The tastings (coffee, juice, and samosas) were tasty but very informal (they are handed to you in a plastic bag, do not expect a sit-down or restaurant experience). The fruit/spice/fragrance shop they bring you to at the end will not-so-subtly pressure you to buy from their store. Overall a good experience but you probably do not need a guide to experience the Souks.
Madison_S, Feb 2026
We really enjoyed the old Dubai city tour!
Ramadan was a great tour guide and really made the tour. He was knowledgeable and funny and provided a great overview of the history of Dubai. A cool way to see old town and learn more.
Shadiyah_P, Feb 2026
Hamza was an excellent guide. He was well-informed, had a great sense of humor and provided all of the information we needed to ensure we had the best experience! I was particularly impressed with how he protected us by making us aware of potential scams and inflated “tourist” prices. He provided us with local price ranges for every product available in market. The tasting was a pleasant bonus, the local treats were delicious. The gold souk was mesmerizing. The Abra ride was short and sweet, providing a fantasy like Arabian experience. Overall it was a great tour!
Karissa_F, Feb 2026
Fantastic tour by Hamza. Really engaging and learnt a lot. I wasn’t expecting so many snacks. We all really enjoyed it.
Justine_C, Feb 2026
Great tour Hamza was excellent guide with amazing local knowledge really good way to see Old Dubai without getting harassed to buy stuff!
barbara_s, Feb 2026
Our Aladdin Souk Tour in Dubai was one of the best parts of our trip, thanks to our guide, Mr. Hamza.
From the beginning, he showed great knowledge and real passion about Dubai’s history and culture. Walking through the traditional souks was a beautiful experience - full of colors, smells, and local atmosphere. Mr. Hamza explained many interesting things about traditions, and showed us places we would not find alone.
He was very friendly, patient, and helpful. He made sure everyone felt comfortable. He also gave good tips where and how to buy authentic products for fair prices.
This tour was not only sightseeing, but a real cultural experience. If you visit Dubai and want to see the old city, we really recommend this tour.
CHARLOTTE_S, Feb 2026
Our tour guide was Ramadan and he was wonderful. His knowledge and storytelling made the whole experience so enjoyable. The tour took us through the old town, the gold and spice souks as well as a boat ride. We had tastings of Dubai chocolate, drank samples of teas and tried different perfumes. Ramadan explained everything in fine detail and all with great humility. We had a good laugh with him from start to finish!
Andrew_N, Feb 2026
We had a nice time on the tour. It was great for the kids as well. Francis was kind and full of interesting information .
Phiona_N, Feb 2026
Our experience with Seef as our tour guide was wonderful. We learnt about the culture of UEA and it’s history.
Debbie_P, Feb 2026
We really enjoyed this tour. Seef was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions. He brought the city to life. I would definitely recommend this to others.
Vera_C, Feb 2026
Very good tour , Hamza gave great information about life in downtown and the boat tour was brilliant
Christina_S, Feb 2026
The guide Hamza is very experienced, takes good care of kids and the elderly. The snacks and juice are all delicious, kids (10 and 8) find some of the parts difficult to comprehend but adults enjoyed it a lot.
Katerina_H, Feb 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful three hours! We learned so much about the history and life in the Emirates, enjoyed delicious local food, and did some fantastic shopping. It was truly a perfectly spent afternoon. Thank you, Hamza, for your outstanding professionalism, kindness, and warm hospitality — you made the experience unforgettable!
Paolo_D, Feb 2026
Amazing experience, very skilled and funny tourist guide. We really appreciated the tour in the old town
Liam_P, Feb 2026
Hamza was great and very informative. He answered all my questions on Dubai and it’s culture and helped me with tips on finding the best quality.
Walda_W, Feb 2026
Our guide Hamza was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the stories of Old Dubai come alive. We loved exploring the traditional neighbourhoods, learning about Emirati culture, and walking through the bustling markets. The experience felt authentic combined with generous portions of traditional treats (vegan included). We were 10 in our group, perfect size for mobility and communication. A very well organized tour, family friendly and the BEST way to start our Dubai holiday. Book in advance to secure your spot.
Michael_B, Feb 2026
Tour with Francis as our guide. I’ve never had a guide that communicated with us as well as Francis. Using WhatsApp, he was in contact with us about every detail, even pinning the meeting location for us.
He was full of information about the history and culture of Dubai, with a little humor here and there. Very easy to talk to and helped with all our questions about Dubai, even ones not related to the tour.
Andrew_H, Feb 2026
This was a well organised and informative Tour.
Our Guide (Humza), passed on his knowledge of Dubai and its history as we strolled through the various market sections of Dubai.
The tour was at a very leisurely pace with lots of stops to ask questions and to browse the shops and make purchases.
The food tastings we were offered were tasty and plentiful.
The ride on the apra across the Dubai Creek was fun.
We were given explanations on how to deal with the sellers in the markets and were given about 35 minutes to do some shopping before meeting again and then finishing off with a stroll through the Gold markets.
A great morning tour to do in Dubai and our guide was fantastic.
Michelle_S, Feb 2026
Hazma was a fantastic guide. He knew all the ins and outs of where we were touring. Most of all he did it with a sense of humor and it broke down walls between strangers. Highly recommend.
Rene_A, Feb 2026
Book it! It is more than value for money. Our guide, Hamza, was excellent and really gave each guest the required attention, very knowledgeable
Suzi_H, Feb 2026
Really enjoyable tour, loads of history and a lot of really interesting culture of Dubai and the UAE, Hamza was very engaging happy to share day-to-day life in Dubai and take us slowly through the tour. Easy to walk and get on and off the boat. Would thoroughly recommend
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