Step back in time and explore the charm of Al Fahidi Historical District, one of Dubai’s oldest neighborhoods, on this immersive walking tour. Travelers will wander through the maze of narrow alleys lined with traditional wind-tower houses made from gypsum, coral, and palm wood. Along the way, they’ll visit cultural gems like the Coffee Museum, Coins Museum, and Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi Fort), while learning how this area shaped the city’s humble beginnings before the oil boom. Guests will experience the tranquil atmosphere of the Dubai Creek, admire authentic Emirati architecture, and enjoy stories about life in old Dubai — from trade routes to local traditions. This is a journey through history that beautifully contrasts the city’s modern skyline with its rich cultural roots.
Walk along Dubai Creek, the lifeline and pulse of the city, which separates the city from Deira to the north and bur Dubai to the North and enjoy the breathtaking views of it.
A vibrant treasure trove of colors, textures, and intricate craftsmanship awaits you at one of Dubai’s oldest traditional markets. Here, you’ll explore endless shops filled with beautiful textiles, shawls, and souvenirs from around the world. Discover the art of local weaving and embroidery, soak in the lively atmosphere, and don’t forget — bargaining is part of the fun!
Glide across Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden abra, the city’s oldest and most charming mode of transport. This short ride connects the historic neighborhoods of Bur Dubai and Deira, offering stunning views of old trading ports, bustling souks, and the city’s timeless waterfront. It’s one of the most authentic — and budget-friendly — ways to experience Dubai’s living heritage.
As we arrive at the Spice Souk, you’ll be greeted by a burst of rich aromas filling the air — a true feast for the senses! This is one of Dubai’s oldest and most vibrant markets, where you can explore stalls brimming with colorful spices, herbs, teas, and traditional blends. Learn about their uses, discover unique flavors, and enjoy shopping at great prices — and remember, bargaining is all part of the experience!
Welcome to the Dubai Gold Souk, one of the largest and most dazzling gold markets in the world. Stroll through its glittering alleys lined with countless shops showcasing an incredible variety of gold, diamonds, and precious gemstones. Whether you’re looking to admire intricate craftsmanship or shop for stunning jewelry at competitive prices, this iconic market is truly a paradise for jewelry lovers.
Mansoor was very kind en knows a lot about Dubai. He explained about the history the UAE and Dubai. He answered all pur questions as well. Defenitaly qoul reconmens this tour to anyone who wants to know about Dubai!
Mansoor is a very nice guide and he tells a lot of interesting things about Dubai and the Emirates. He shows you some old cities and also some touristy markets that we werent really interested in but anyway he was really nice.
Wonderful experience… very knowledgeable and learned and explored so many places.
I had an amazing tour. Mansoor Ali and I had very long and lovely conversation. He also explained the local culture, cuisine, history with great enthusiasm and gave me plenty of tips for adjusting to the city. Would highly recommend booking a tour with this gentleman!
A great experience from start to finish. Mansoor Ali contacted us the day before our walking tour to confirm the meeting point and time, he even gave us metro directions. The tour itself was both informative and very interesting, we visited the old town crossing the water to visit the souks. I would not hesitate to recommend this walking tour to anyone looking for a great Dubai experience
A brilliant walking tour around the old part of Dubai. Mansoor Ali was really informative and the whole experience was brilliant - one of the best walking tours we have ever done. We would recommend him and will use him again in future trips to Dubai. A five star experience.
Mansoor did a great job guiding us thru an interesting part of old Dubai, and was very knowledgeable with all matters UAE.
Mansoor Ali was an excellent guide. He had immense knowledge about all the sites.
This is a great tour. Mansoor was very knowledgeable and thoughtful, and made sure we were safely into a cab at the other end.
Mansoor was an excellent guide. He made a special effort to show me interesting sites and teach me about the history of Dubai. I highly recommend him!
We had a great tour and Mansoor was an excellent guide teaching us about all historic and cultural topics
A lovely tour around the old neighbourhoods of Dubai, the tour guide was excellent, very helpful and willing to answer questions. Our tour guide, Mansoor was excellent.
very good very kind and good at explaining
Manzoor was very knowledgeable and the tour was a good one.
Great tour. Mansoor was very knowledgable and took great care of us. Highly recommend.
Today,the 12th day of July,we went for a walk tour n we met Mr Mansoor,our guide to the place called Arabian Tea Restaurant, n there we started to walk around the early settlement n cultures of Dubai,who n comprises the Emirates n also the surrounding along the creek n done a river cruise n walk along the temples n mosque,textile in all kinds,go the spice store n introduced all the important n medicinal herbs n oil perfume n walk to the Gold Souk,the end…Thank you for all the informations done n enjoyed it very much,though it sooo hot👍🤗🥰
I attended the tour with Mansoor in the middle of summer in July. It was really informative and I enjoyed it very much. Bonus: Mansoor takes nice pictures!
Mansoor was a very kind and knowledgeable guide showing me around old town Dubai both sides of the creek. I can warmly recommend him!
Great experience with Mansoor Ali. Really enjoyed our walking tour. Very knowledgeable guide.
Informative tour of old area of Dubai and markets
Excellent tour, with very knowledgeable guide
Beautiful experience full of culture and learning about Ramadan and traditions
Mansoor was amazing! I highly recommend him The places he took us in the old town were well worth it and he was knowledgeable and so nice Thank you mansoor
Mansoor was our guide for the day and my family and I was very interested of his explications. Was realy cool! 5 stars!👍
Mansoor was a fantastic guide. He made the history of Dubai really interesting with very clear explanations of all the sites. i would definitely recommend him to any friends who wanted to do a tour of Dubai.
This tour was amazing! Mansoor our guide was knowledgeable, patient, friendly and took us to souks, on an abra ride and to all the wonderful places that the old town has to offer. He gave us invaluable tips before the souks and made sure we found our way to head to back to the hotel. I would highly recommend requesting mansoor on your tour.
Mansoor was a wonderful guide. He showed us many places and things to do (spices, boat ride, etc.) and thoroughly explained their rich history.
We had a 2 hour tour around old Dubai, the creek and the souks. Ali our guide was excellent. He was very helpful and friendly. Made the tour really interesting and lots of great information and facts. Would recommend a tour with Ali
Brilliant experience, Ali was very knowledgeable and told us so many facts about Dubai. The tour route was great too - would definitely recommend!
Mansoor was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He answered all our questions. The tea and spice tastings were great! Highly recommend!
He was fantastic very knowledgeable and courteous. Gave us fantastic Information and guided us well though all the markets and have is good advice.
Fantastic guy, very knowledgeable. Even helped us negotiate in some of the spice markets. Highly recommend! Very kind and patient!
Mazher was a truly fabulous tour guide! From start to finish, he was engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about what he does. He explained everything clearly and added interesting stories and insights that brought each location to life. He was also patient, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable. The tour was not only informative but also so much fun thanks to him. Highly recommended!
Mazher was delightful-informative and charming. With perfect English and lots of anecdotal stories and tips and much much more. The tour was a great oversight on our first day in Dubai-the old town is stunning and we learned so much about the history and culture and architecture and naturally a little about religion too. Great little stop at an Indian street food venue for yum samosa and saffron tea (both delicious!). The quick but charmed traditional boat ride across the creek was an added bonus, as was strolling through the gold souk and more. Highly recommend this tour-in the morning particularly so it wasn’t too hot! Many thanks
Mansoor was very friendly, knowledgeable and took us to some hidden gems that we would never have found on our own. We had a stop for snacks with some chairs tea, and then a demonstration of several spices and scents in the market. Highly recommended!
Mansoor is an excellent guide, really informative & I would highly recommend this tour. We saw some superb sights & I would love to come back
Mazher Romas Kazakevicius we had a great experience traveling Old Dubai we enjoed over tour very much he is very informetive and frindly
Mazher was an excellent guide for the Old Dubai walking tour. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great explanations throughout the tour. We received very good service and truly enjoyed the experience.
Great experience! Very friendly and knowledgable! Will strongly recommend for a nice tour!. Very good for solo or family travelling.
We had a great couple hours learning about the old town. Ali is very friendly and provides useful historical context. Highly recommended.
Great guide. Two hours tour through the old town, including boat trip. Incredibly interesting stories. Good humor. Recommended
We had a wonderful time walking through the markets, trying foods and coffee along the way. A wonderful introduction to Old Dubaï!
Excellent tour! He knows so much about Dubai and I appreciated his commentary. We toured the old town, went to a lovely spice shop, and also to the gold market.
Mansoor was an exceptional guide who truly elevated our Old Town Dubai experience. His deep knowledge, patience, and hilarious sense of humor made the tour both fascinating and fun. He paced everything perfectly, helped with negotiations, and shared local insights you wouldn’t get on your own. He also went above and beyond with photos and personal recommendations. If you want an authentic and memorable way to explore Old Town Dubai, Mansoor is the guide to choose. I would probably text him the next time I’m here for another tour . He is very knowledgeable.
We really enjoyed our tour with Mansoor, it was great to learn more about the Dubai old town but also more about life, history and culture in the UAE. We enjoyed the stop off at the small cafe for some very tasty snacks as well! Would highly recommend this tour and Mansoor too.
Fantastic tour. Mansoor was very knowledgable and knew a lot of the local history. We tried some amazing street food too. I would highly recommend using him!
Fantastic tour guide - very informative, fun and great way to experience old Dubai and the souks. Thank you Mansoor :-)
Tamour was a very friendly knowledgeable guide who took us on a fascinating and enjoyable walking trip of old Dubai and the souks - would recommend
Mansoor Ali took us on a very nice tour from old Dubai to Golden market and shared a lot of detailed facts about Emirate history in general
Great tour guide Mansoor Ali. Good knowledge about history, very entertaining tour 🙂
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