Bastakia Quarter Tours and Tickets

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 enjoy street food, Arabic coffee and other tastings.

Explore Dubai’s old neighborhoods, including its traditional bazaars and souks, on this unique 4-hour tour. Visit the small Bastakiya quarter, full of merchant houses, art galleries, cafés and boutique hotels. Discover the Dubai Museum, located in the oldest existing building in Dubai. Then take a water taxi across Dubai Creek to the Spice Market and Gold Souk. Visit the Women’s Museum, watch a private fashion show, take pictures outside Jumeirah Mosque and drive by the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel. Entrance fees plus a hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Many tourists fixate on Dubai’s modern architecture, and miss its charming older city as a result. With this small-group walking tour, get to know the older districts with a guide who’ll show you its landmarks and hidden delights; and share local stories. Admire the 19th-century wind towers of the Al Fahidi quarter, browse the Spice and Gold Souk, visit Dubai Museum, and ride an “abra” water taxi across scenic Dubai Creek.

Join me on one of the most beautiful areas in Dubai and create memories you cannot forget during this Fun tour which is mix of Emirati Food, Street Food, Museums, shopping, culture and history. Let me show you this unique side of Dubai like no other can! Enjoy stress-free visit to the local markets (souks) and Explore Grand Souk, spice Souk and Gold Souk and get the best deals with Aladdin. Visit the main highlights of old Dubai and the museums in Fahidi historical neighborhood and learn a lot about Culture, history, beliefs and lifestyle of Dubai and Arabs explained with fun. All this while getting stuffed with several tastings including arabic coffee, Tea, dates, chocodates and street food. Cruise Dubai Creek with the traditional boat (Abra) and enjoy the best views .

At Dubai By Foot, we bring over 15 years of tour guiding experience to the table (or shall we say to the walking tour!). We have done our research and our guides are trained as the city’s best ambassadors, historians, art lovers, and storytellers. Most of all, we love Dubai and we love showing this wonderful city to our guests. What to expect while on a Dubai By Foot Walking Tour: When you walk with us you get the real scoop. We share history, stories of the past and present, urban legends and fun facts. You see the attractions up-close-and-personal, and really get a feel for the city. We are unique in our style and in the design of our tours. We are also flexible and willing to tailor the walk according to your interests.

If you only have limited time to explore Dubai, this private tour is ideal for covering both the old and new city in half a day. Traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, you’ll check out old Dubai, including its windtower-studded Al Bastakiya and Deira’s souks; before admiring new Dubai’s sights. Add your guide’s commentary and you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the city than if exploring independently.