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Exploring Dubai: From Historic Souks to Modern Metro Lines

Discover the contrasting sides of Dubai. This guide covers practical arrival tips, navigating the historic districts of Deira and Al Fahidi, crossing the creek on traditional boats, and utilizing the city's modern public transit system to reach its famous shopping hubs.

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My 1st Time In Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪 (Worth The Hype?)

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My 1st Time In Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪 (Worth The Hype?)

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Dubai · Activities & tickets

Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

Explore the historic markets of Deira with a guided walking tour through the Gold and Spice Souks.

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From $20.00 per person

Checked Jul 23, 10:05 PM UTC

Dubai Old Town Walking Tour with Abra ride, Spice and Gold Souk

Dubai · Activities & tickets

Dubai Old Town Walking Tour with Abra ride, Spice and Gold Souk

Explore the historic markets of Deira with a guided walking tour through the Gold and Spice Souks.

Viator
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From $80.11 per person

Checked Jul 23, 10:05 PM UTC

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Abra Boat Ride
Dubai Old Souk Map
Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:0024:00
08:00Dubai Airport Arrival
09:15Dubai Airport Immigration
10:30Currency Exchange Counter
12:15Airport Taxi Stand
13:30Dubai Frame
14:45Deira District Streets
16:30Dubai Gold Souk
17:45Grand Souk Deira
19:00Dubai Creek Waterfront

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