Private Old Dubai Souks Walking Tour With Abra Ride & Transfers

Sarfaraz was a great guide - an Emirati knowledgeable about Dubai and Emirates - he also takes tours to desert and Abu Dhabi. We went through the Al Fahidi area settled in 18AD and the "souks" / more of a shopping mall of small storefronts with the usual shawls and crafts. Loved learning about the spices and homeopathic remedies. The gold area was very interesting y contemporary and classic Arab and Indian designs. He communicated gurus and helped negotiate prices. We tried Dubai pistachio kanafea, pistachio filling mixed with crispy kataifi phyllo and chicken swarma. Abra boat crossing creek was fun. Definitely recommend - with hotel pick up and drop off.

Ali was the best and showed us around Old Dubai while teaching us about the history!

Ali was a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We all had a great time!!!! ………………………………………………………….

Very informative and well spend day. I will recommend to friends and family that are visiting Dubai.................

Best tour ever . Our tour guide Ali was the best . He was so lovely and bought us some snacks and helped us negotiate the things we wanted to buy . He was very funny . And super nice , he told us everything about Dubai and we know a lot of information now . 10 out of 10 . PERFECT !

Ali was accompanying us and very accommodative and very nice and wise nice experience, educational , fun walking around the place !!! And very refreshing

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Ali was so friendly and knew the area/history well! He bought us an amazing snacks and gave great insider tips for buying stuff at the market. One of the best things we did in Dubai!

Best walking tour in Dubai, and to be specific, Saqlain was amazing. You can tell he has a lot of passion for the history of Dubai and the UAE. Will recommend 100%

Saqlain was phenomenal! He went very in depth on the real history of the UAE and origins of Dubai. I have a much deeper appreciation for where we are visiting and feel like a local now! He also is a foodie and recommended a ton of spots which is a huge bonus. Finally, he’s quite the photographer posing us the whole visit and leaving us with some great keepsakes to remember our trip! Definitely recommend.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Old Town Dubai tour with Mansoor Ali. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Dubai’s history and culture. A short but rich experience that truly brought the old town to life. Highly recommended!

Ali was phenomenal - we had the pleasure of having him for our walking tour guide for our honeymoon - he helped us with so many questions and recommendations- if you have the opportunity to book with him you won’t be disappointed! He is so knowledgeable and so kind!

Ali kumail was an excellent guide and took into consideration our elderly mother. His information was great as we were walking through the souks.

Fabulous communication prior to the trip. Our Guide was Ali Kamail. Extremely knowledgeable. Evident that Ali loves his job, this tour and Dubai. It was good to see and learn about the historical side of Dubaii, ride across the Creek etc. A good experience.

Ali Kunail was awesome and complete, he asked us questions as he explained old dubai history, I would recommend Ali to my friends when they plan their trip

We had a wonderful experience in Dubai with our guide Mansoor. He took us through the Old Town, the Local Market, and the Gold Souk, sharing stories and insights with great care and patience. We even had the chance to try Rose Water, which made the tour even more unique. Mansoor is incredibly friendly, attentive, and patient, making the whole experience enjoyable and unforgettable. We highly recommend him!

The tour was awesome. We had a very knowledgeable, responsive and accommodating guide Sarferez who took us around Old Dubai. Would recommend

We took this tour in the morning & found it varied and interesting - visiting places we would not have thought to go to on our own. Highlights were the boat trip & the souk, wonderful vibrant area & great for shopping. Prompt pick-up & efficient tour throughout with Maaz Khan, would highly recommend it.

Our guide was unbelievable. He was patient and informative. We were running late and he waited for us. Can’t recommend him enough!!

This tour was a very convenient Visit for 3 adults with a baby Our guide mansoor was very kind and knowledgable. Very good Time.

Our tour guide was amazing. Well informed, and answered all of our questions. Before booking the tour I wasn’t thrilled about walking the distance, but I’m glad we did. We were able to maneuver in and out the shops with ease. We will definitely return and use the same tour guide.

Great tour of old Dubai. Good tour leader, we saw hidden places, walked through the beautiful town, and enjoyed the conversation with our tour guide.

My guide was Sarfaraz Ferooz and he was just amazing. If you are planning on doing this tour, please ask for him specifically! Sarfaraz is very knowledgeable about the history and development of Dubai and loves to share the rich history and lifestyle of his country. Touring old Dubai, the abra ride and spending time exploring both Spice and Gold Soulk was a pleasure with Sarfaraz pointing out many details, offering typical Arabic treats and the most amazing Safari tea. Thank you! Since he has experience and personal connections, he pointed out a few vendors, knowing they carry true and high quality products at good prices - giving me the confidence to purchase some of the amazing spices … and not being taken advantage off as a tourist. I truly enjoyed my walking tour with Sarfaraz. His English is very good, he is very personal, charming, enthusiastic and I could tell how much he loves his city and his culture he shared so many stories, derails and historic facts with me. Sarfaraz, thank you again for a truly unforgettable tour through Old Dubai!

Manor, our guide was exceptional in showing us the best places of the historical Al Fahidi neighborhood. Great history lesson as well as stories of the people. The souk area was interesting and a revelation of sights and spicy smells.

Mansoor was a wonderful guide!! He answered every question we had and was very knowledgeable on all kinds of subjects. He and his tour were very fun, and he knew all the right shops to visit (and helped us bargain!) I would recommend this experience for visitors.

Suqlain was a perfect guide for Group with teenagers. Very kind, thumbs up, we would always recommend him. The tour and information provided by Suqlain was very much appreciated by all of us.

Great tour together with our guide Mansoor. Perfect mixture of history, current facts and fun facts. Also enjoyed the street foot and different places we visited during the trip. Thank you for the great experience!

We had the pleasure of experiencing an exclusive and highly personalized tour of Dubai’s historic parts last evening. Our guide made it an incredibly informative journey, sharing insights that greatly enriched our understanding of the area. Visiting the gold and spice souks was a highlight, and throughout, we felt perfectly looked after by our friendly and approachable guide. This was a unique and individualized experience that we highly recommend.

Great tour by Suqlain for our family. Hidden gems with insights into old world Dubai. Very knowledgeable & friendly guide. Great with kids and helped us to find good deals. Highly recommend!

Wonderful and enjoyable tour!! Took us to great sites and knew a lot about the culture and history of Dubai!

Our guide was awesome / so knowledgeable & friendly / had excellent suggestions for shopping, food and extra activities

The tour started at the designated meeting area right on time. We explored the Indian neighbourhood picking up some bites to eat. We then visited various markets to visit shops and buy some hibbiscus which came in handy. We also took a boat ride down the river which was cool experience. Throughout the tour Damur provides great and useful facts about UAE culture and history. Highly recommended tour for some laid back, informative and friendly tour.

We were a family of 5 people. The trip was really good, Mansoor was a really good guide, he has good knowledge about Dubai’s history and knows good places to visit. I advise to go with him.

Fantastic walking tour with Mansoor, who was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of interesting stops and a great way to see sights that you wouldn’t see on the usual tourist trail. Very highly recommended.

Excelente .. very nice experience. We recommend, we learn about culture and the food was great. We tried a variety of foods and walked the beautiful markets.

We hoped for a guide with an understanding of the history and culture of Dubai and Suqlun delivered. The tour was varied and informative with insights into the real Dubai.

Really enjoyable tour! Tour guide was fantastic, insightful, & thoughtful about answering a range of questions. Great marketplace, authentic purchases. Lots of great tips on how to shop. Transfer from our hotel to tour meeting point was arranged. Highly recommend the Old Dubai walking tour!

I had such a great time! Waseem made everything so personalized and really went above and beyond! I recommended him to a friend the next day!

It was great experience, Each and every moment we spend there was superb,we thank the Guide n entire team who provided this unforgettable memory

Walking around the souks, talking to our knowledgeable and pleasant guide Tamour, uand meeting the merchants

This tour was amazing and we highly recommend it!! Waseem is extremely nice and we learned so much about Dubai during this tour. Waseem made the tour perfect for what we were interested in and helped us get the best products in the souks.

good history of Dubai as we walked - good experience with tastes of local teas, sweets, spices. great to have guide to go to the right places

Well worth doing with a guide, Ali was excellent, thank you. Spice market was my favourite, I am sure I bought more than I wanted but the experience was very worthwhile.

A tour that reveals the traditional Dubai. Old streets, souks full of aromas and colors, boats on the Creek and an authentic climate that shows the history of the city. A simple, cultural and very different experience from modern Dubai. Do not fail to make the opening ride (wood boat) costs only 1 dirham. Take money, pay only in kind.