Dubai: Old Town, Souk, Street Food, Museums Tour & Abra Ride
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Dubai: Old Town, Souk, Street Food, Museums Tour & Abra Ride
By OceanAir Travels
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Ages 0-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
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Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- Professional Guide
- Entry to Coffee Museum and Entry to Coins Museum
- Abra water taxi ride
- Arabic tea/coffee, Dates and Snacks (Rogag and Luqaimat)
- Street food (Karak tea and Samosa)
- Bottle of water
- Entry/Admission - Dubai
- Entry/Admission - Coffee museum
- Entry/Admission - Bur Dubai Abra Station
What's not included- Pick-up and drop-off (available on request with extra cost)
- Gratuities (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- Start:
- Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي, Historical Neighbourhood - 79 Al Mussallah Rd - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesMeet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest Metro station is DG Sharaf Metro station - Green line
End:- Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai - Deira - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesYou may continue shopping at Gold & Spice souk
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91421P55- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Please note, the tour duration will be 3-4 hours.
- Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest metro station is DG Sharaf Metro Startion- Green line
- Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the meeting point.
- This tour may be conducted in two different languages simultaneously.
- Do not carry luggage or large bags.
- Infants are not allowed on this tour.
- The Coffee Museum closes at 5:00 PM, so if you choose the 5:00 PM time slot, the visit will not be available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91421P55
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Itinerary
- Historical Neighbourhood - 79 Al Mussallah Rd - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesMeet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest Metro station is DG Sharaf Metro station - Green line
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- Dubai - Deira - Al Ras - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesYou may continue shopping at Gold & Spice souk
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- jamilahh8270 contributionsA satisfying excursion of the new & old Dubai city. Outstanding guide, Hamza Bougherara. A comfortable sized grouoThe transport was clean & good condition. The tour was excellent. Got to see all the places as listws by the company & the time given was just right. The guide Hamza Bougherara (Ocean Air Travels & Tour Dubai) was excellent. Informative, very helpful & very professional. We were very happy with him & hope he will be our guide again tomorrow.Written 16 September 2024
- KJSims0 contributionsA must do trip!!Such an amazing trip - you must do this!! From start to finish this was a good experience. Easy to book and good communication from our guide, Arslan, who kept us informed of his arrival time to collect. Arslan was on hand throughout the entire trip which lasted 6 hours. First stop was the dunes where we upgraded to a 4 person ATV instead of the quads - the time flew by and a lot of time for photos. Sand surfing / boarding felt a little disorganised and we didn't actually get a chance to do this but watched others attempt it. One of our party started to experience heat stroke and the attention received from the organisers and Arslan was second to none - well looked after! After the dunes we headed to the camp for camel rides, food, entertainment and some free time to wander around. Lovely sunset and chance to see the moon through telescopes! Really great experience and such good value! Trip ended with return trip to our hotel - great organisation and brilliant experience. A little surreal being stopped by the Dubai Tourist Police to feature in a video they were filming! Definitely recommend this as a 'must do' trip if you are going to Dubai!! Thanks again to Arslan!!Written 16 September 2024
- Jamiekcollins230 contributionsDon’t hesitate to do this activity!I would 1000000% recommend this tour. Was the best thing we did in Dubai and the camp was phenomenal. Each tour group has their own camp and this one was by far the best. Honestly do this tour!! Our guide M Sakr was fantastic and made sure we had the best timeWritten 16 September 2024
- radenazwani0 contributionsAwesome trip. Cant agree more 👍🏻This tour is so good!👍🏻 we learned lots of thing from our guide Naser, esp about the old history of Dubai. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. We have coffee and arabic bread as well. Highly recommended!Written 16 September 2024
- Venture026171865230 contributionsDesert tourShaukat was very kind and professional driver. It has made very much fun for this good price. And he is a good dj also. :) thanks again Shaukat!Written 16 September 2024
- tyrf20230 contributionsGreat jetski experience in DubaiMy partner and I had a really good time on the Jetski. We hired one together and we’re able to swap midway through which was great. Guide took lots of videos and photos on our phones for us. Highly recommend, staff were greatWritten 16 September 2024
- D2673WQrebeccas0 contributionsGreat ExperienceAlawy was a great tour guide and made us feel very welcome! We were very pleased with all the activities and the food was amazing!Written 15 September 2024
- aylana460 contributionsMust Try When In Dubai, won’t regret!Thou it was a half day tour, it was truly Amazing! Right from the pickup to the drop off, all was great. The best part of the tour was definitely the Dune Bashing! Our awesome guide, Sherif, made it exciting, thrilling and safe all at the same time. He took good care of us and took great pictures too! Honestly, have you really visited Dubai if you didnt go for this experience? A MUST TRY. Oh, and Sherif’s choice of music in the car was on point as wel, Yalla!Written 15 September 2024
- saadr4130 contributionsMemorable experience!Sultan Kayani from oceanair was our tour guide and we were really happy that we chose this company. Sultan was very kind and respectful during the entire trip. From the pickup to the drop off, everything was perfect and memorable. Thank you for the amazing trip.Written 15 September 2024
- Shmaila B0 contributionsAbsolutely amazingAn amazing experience. Great value for money. It was a little too hot for the quad biking however we were very well looked after by our tour guide and team. The desert camp atmosphere and hospitality was 10/10. The food was absolutely amazing and entertaining was great. I cant fault anything. Our tour guide the crazy Adnan pathan was a great host the car journey was full of laughter. Thankyou Adnan for making our experience so great.Written 15 September 2024
- 30rind0 contributionsAn enjoyable stay in the desert camp in summerAn enjoyable experience and wonderful people who showed so much hospitality and care. Hesham the night guide tour, Jamal the karak guy, Shakeel who took us dune bashing and Anwar Ali the camel ride guide who took amazing sunrise pictures . Wish we saw more wildlife but on the whole a lovely time in the desert camp.Written 15 September 2024
- Courtney H0 contributionsDubai desert safariWe had a great tour guide named Sherif and he was awesome, on time and prompt. He explained and expressed everything very well and definitely very helpful. Ask for Sherif on your next tour. Dune bashing with him was great!!!Written 15 September 2024
- 263luisc0 contributions5 stars.We took the desert safari tour with OceanAir Travel and went with the guide AHMED FIRE. He was fantastic in communicating before the event, everything was agreed via WhatsApp and respected the time. Éxplained everything that was included and what would be extra. always very communicative during the trip. In the end we still had the surprise that was one of the elements of the fire show. 5 stars. Very well organized tour. the 5-star camp and the food was plentiful.Written 15 September 2024
- manuelam930 contributionsAmazing desert!funny and amazing trip in desert. Good dinner , different kind of culture food Extraordinary driver King of the desert!Written 15 September 2024
- Lane F0 contributionsAmazing tour! Outstanding Tour Guide, Saleem!!Our excursion guide. Saleem, made a great afternoon coordinated by OceanAir Travels an AMAZING Experience!! He cares about his client’s experience from the moment they step in his vehicle to the drop off back home. Saleem arrived early to pick me up, the tour vehicle was spotless inside and out, chilled water was provided and a safe, smooth ride brought me to all the points of the tour. Saleem prepped all the clients in the vehicle for the events and schedule of the afternoon, made sure each person/group was safe during the ATV ride, even recognizing one of our party was not feeling well halfway through the dune ride. OceanAir thoughtfully had a company vehicle in the area where the client could finish out the ride in the air conditioning and away from the sun, and Saleem made sure the client was comfortably inside the tour vehicle before we continued on with the dune ride. Saleem planned out a one-of-a-kind stop just at sunset so we could get amazing pictures before reaching the dinner camp. This was just one example of Saleem’s attention to detail and understanding the client’s desires… a superior quality in a customer service position that makes Saleem the best! OceanAir Travels has a superbly coordinated system for taking care of all the clients throughout the day and curates an evening to remember in the desert! The food, drinks, entertainment and setting were perfect! There’s even a special Arabian surprise toward the end! I recommend OceanAir Travels to everyone for this Desert Safari, and make sure you ask to have Saleem be your guide! He is the gold standard for tour guides!Written 15 September 2024
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iaoct
5 contributions
Feb 2023
The Emirati meal/breakfast was a sensation for the taste buds. Loved it!
Was quite disappointed with the tour otherwise. Our tour guide Azma did tell us about some interesting nuggets of history/politics/culture. But she was not entirely truthful when she encouraged us not to buy souvenirs at any of the shops along the way (with frankly very good prices) and instead kept saying she would bring us to a "good shop" at the end that turned out to be a scam with insane high prices.
The trip was also not planned out very well, so some of us in the group who had opted for the bfast had to sit around the just while away the time while some others in the group had an Emirati lunch meal. Some who could not stay long left before being able to see the Souks. I felt that if the meal timings could have been moved to either end of the trip (i.e. bfast before the tour, or lunch after the tour), it would've been a more fair way to cater for either meal preference while still enabling each group to have the same trip duration and ability to experience all parts of the tour.
Was quite disappointed with the tour otherwise. Our tour guide Azma did tell us about some interesting nuggets of history/politics/culture. But she was not entirely truthful when she encouraged us not to buy souvenirs at any of the shops along the way (with frankly very good prices) and instead kept saying she would bring us to a "good shop" at the end that turned out to be a scam with insane high prices.
The trip was also not planned out very well, so some of us in the group who had opted for the bfast had to sit around the just while away the time while some others in the group had an Emirati lunch meal. Some who could not stay long left before being able to see the Souks. I felt that if the meal timings could have been moved to either end of the trip (i.e. bfast before the tour, or lunch after the tour), it would've been a more fair way to cater for either meal preference while still enabling each group to have the same trip duration and ability to experience all parts of the tour.
Written 10 March 2023
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Tanja S
6 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
I can recommend this trip to everyone, who wants to learn more about the arabian culture and history. Maaz Khan is the best tour guide and has an answer for everything. You can feel that it is his passion, where he puts a lot of effort and joy into.
Written 30 March 2022
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Nory M
Orlando, FL11 contributions
Nov 2022
Our tour guide was Maaz Khan and what a great experience I had with him. He was very informative and you can tell he had a passion for story telling. We walked to the souks, ate amazing food at the Al Khayma Heritage restaurant and sampled Arabic and Ethiopian coffee at the coffee museum. He is also quite the photographer and will gladly take your photos for you and you can trust he will know all the right angles! I definitely recommend this tour to start your trip to Dubai as it will give you an idea on what to expect with a little history on the side. Thank you again!
Written 29 November 2022
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Joanne B
Central Coast, Australia5 contributions
Throughly enjoyed this walking tour with our group of 6. Ended up being a private tour which was a bonus!
It’s a fantastic way to learn about old dubai, and the UAE. our guide Khan was very informative, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He provided a fascinating insight into the history of Dubai which kept us interested and well informed throughout.
We also got to see the old town, taste local foods, coffees and even tried a spot of impromptu Ethiopian dancing!
We also experienced a traditional boat trip across the creek and a wander around the souks.
Our group ranged from early 20s to 80+ and we all really enjoyed the afternoon.
Thanks Khan, you really bought Dubai to life for us!
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see a different side of dubai to the skyscrapers and modern marina / palm etc.
It’s a fantastic way to learn about old dubai, and the UAE. our guide Khan was very informative, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He provided a fascinating insight into the history of Dubai which kept us interested and well informed throughout.
We also got to see the old town, taste local foods, coffees and even tried a spot of impromptu Ethiopian dancing!
We also experienced a traditional boat trip across the creek and a wander around the souks.
Our group ranged from early 20s to 80+ and we all really enjoyed the afternoon.
Thanks Khan, you really bought Dubai to life for us!
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see a different side of dubai to the skyscrapers and modern marina / palm etc.
Written 12 February 2024
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BoardingPass367119
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Booked a last minute tour and was so lucky to be the only one on the tour. My guide, Khan was fabulous! Patient with all my questions and provided very knowledgeable information on Old Dubai. Your included a visit to the Coffee Museum, water taxi ride to the old souk. Very enjoyable! Shopkeepers at old souk can be very persistent, and be very mindful that they would quote prices 3-4 times of the market price for souvenirs.
Written 17 March 2023
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Kok Shew Juan
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Offer great price point for a walk tour with pick up and drop off from my hotel! Abdul was the tour guide for this afternoon shared walk tour around the old city, and he was an excellent guide with a vast historical knowledge of the city. He answered all our questions and would give solid answers for every question. Not to mention he is very fluent in english. We started off at the Al Khayma heritage house and headed around the old town along Al Seed St, before taking the "abra" (water taxi) to the other side of the creek. There, we visited the spice souk and the gold souk before taking the abra back and ending the tour back at Al Khayma where we cap of the evening with authentic Arabic tea, camel milk ice cream and regag. Overall a great experience and is definitely more fun and worth having a guide then strolling along yourself as you get to gain the history behind the old city, which adds another level of meaning to the visit. Besides, you will also get to meet new friends along the tour! 10/10
Written 6 July 2022
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Sameer_Joshi
Bengaluru, India60 contributions
Dec 2022
This 3.5 hour walking tour (2.00-5.30pm) was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip to Dubai. Our guide Maaz Khan was the ultimate professional tour guide that one could ask for - knowledgeable, courteous, punctual and friendly.
Starting at the iconic Al Khayma Restaurant, Maaz bhai took us through the aesthetically rebuilt old town, stopping once every few minutes to either explain a few critical facts about Emirati history or to click photos. The viewpoint at the creek, the stop over at the Coffee Museum, the Bedoiun setup along with the domestic camels, the sumptuous and tasty late lunch at Al Khayma and finally the abra tour across the creek to the Souk - all together made this heritage tour a memorable experience.
Starting at the iconic Al Khayma Restaurant, Maaz bhai took us through the aesthetically rebuilt old town, stopping once every few minutes to either explain a few critical facts about Emirati history or to click photos. The viewpoint at the creek, the stop over at the Coffee Museum, the Bedoiun setup along with the domestic camels, the sumptuous and tasty late lunch at Al Khayma and finally the abra tour across the creek to the Souk - all together made this heritage tour a memorable experience.
Written 2 January 2023
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Nina P
Austin, TX9 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
This was the best tour I’ve ever taken, in any of my travels!! I lucked out and ended up with a private tour with Abdul and he was fantastic. So knowledgeable, fun, kind and easy going, and happy to answer all of my questions! He provided just the right amount of information about each place that we went, and the speed of the tour was perfect for really learning valuable information, and still covering SO much ground. The Emirati breakfast was absolutely incredible as well- I would highly recommend adding this to your tour! I have been raving about this tour and Abdul to all of my friends and family- you will not regret signing up for this. Incredible value and really helps you understand and appreciate Dubai for it’s history, culture, and values, rather than just for the shiny attractions and impressive architecture!
Written 26 December 2022
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Suet Wa W
9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I really enjoyed the tour. Khan was very helpful and knowledgeable. I liked that the tour was a small group (9 people). I would recommend booking the premium option which includes more foods to try and a henna experience
Written 15 October 2023
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Rob
10 contributions
Mar 2023
Our family (with 13 and 11 yr old kids) did the 9am tour on a Monday. Our guide, Maaz, messaged us ahead of time via Whatsapp - a very good thing too because our cab driver took us to the wrong place and a couple of quick messages with Maaz and we were set.
I was a bit concerned about doing a walking tour with the kids, specifically that they'd find it boring and we'd be dragging them for 3 hours. Not so, they loved it. Maaz shared a lot about Emirati culture and history as we walked through the various stops of the morning. We enjoyed a few different types of coffee at the coffee museum, a few tastes at a restaurant, and some sweet tea - clearly I'm food motivated. The kids met a 1-month old camel. We were all happy.
It was the right length and depth for us. The morning tour worked well because by the time it got really hot we were done.
Would recommend.
I was a bit concerned about doing a walking tour with the kids, specifically that they'd find it boring and we'd be dragging them for 3 hours. Not so, they loved it. Maaz shared a lot about Emirati culture and history as we walked through the various stops of the morning. We enjoyed a few different types of coffee at the coffee museum, a few tastes at a restaurant, and some sweet tea - clearly I'm food motivated. The kids met a 1-month old camel. We were all happy.
It was the right length and depth for us. The morning tour worked well because by the time it got really hot we were done.
Would recommend.
Written 14 March 2023
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