Emirati House, 3-Hour Walk

Dubai: Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House

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3 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant (Al Fahidi)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: OceanAir Travels

Overview

This three-hour walk with OceanAir Travels starts at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in the Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood and works its way through Old Dubai on foot, by boat, and back on foot again. You meet the guide, stroll the Al Seef promenade along the creek with a photo stop at a quaint mosque, and taste street food along the way, including Karak tea and samosas when that option is selected.

The middle of the tour belongs to an Emirati heritage house, where the welcome runs to dates, tea and Arabic coffee, with warm hospitality. Camel milk chocolate is also on the included list for the tour. After that the group boards an abra, the traditional boat that gives a boat ride along Dubai Creek. The last stretch is the Gold Souk and the Spice Souk, with their scents and noise, before the tour finishes there.

The tour runs in Spanish, Italian, English and German. Entry tickets for the museum and heritage sites are included, as is a bottle of water. No pickup is offered, so you make your own way to the meeting point, and infants are not recommended.

What's Included

Included

Guide
Museum & Heritage Sites entry tickets
Photo stop at Al Seef Mosque
Abra ride (traditional boat ride along Dubai Creek)
Arabic Tea or Coffee
Dates
Camel Milk Chocolate
Street food (Karak tea and Samosa) (If option is selected)
Emirati Heritage House entry
Bottle of water

Not Included

Tips (optional)

Itinerary

Meet at Al Fahidi
Al Fahidi Fort and Al Seef
Mosque photo stop
Wall of Old Dubai
Bur Dubai Souk Market
Abra across the Creek
Spice Souk and Gold Souk

Meet at Al FahidiMeet the guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in the Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood. The walk starts from here.
Al Fahidi Fort and Al SeefThe route passes Al Fahidi Fort and continues along the Al Seef promenade with creek views.
Mosque photo stopThere is a photo stop at the Al Seef Mosque, a quaint mosque on the promenade.
Wall of Old DubaiThe walk continues past the Wall of Old Dubai.
Bur Dubai Souk MarketWalk through Bur Dubai Souk Market before heading to the water.
Abra across the CreekAt Bur Dubai Abra Dock, board a traditional abra boat for the crossing of Dubai Creek. The ride is included.
Spice Souk and Gold SoukOn the far side of the creek, explore the Spice Souk and then the Gold Souk. The tour finishes in this area.

A wooden boat cruising past the heritage facades of the Al Seef waterfront on Dubai Creek

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before you book, drawn from the listing and from what travellers say about the walk.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. You meet the guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in Al Fahidi and need to plan your own way there. Leave bags behind, since luggage and large bags are not allowed on the tour.
Pace and distance. This is a walking tour lasting three hours, so expect to be on your feet for most of it. One reviewer described the pace of the tour as excellent, and the tour summary describes it as well paced.
Food and drink. Street food, meaning Karak tea and samosas, is included when that option is selected. The heritage house visit adds dates, Arabic tea or coffee, and camel milk chocolate, and a bottle of water is provided.
Guide style. Reviewers again and again describe the guides as knowledgeable, friendly and easy to understand, with plenty of stories about Emirati culture and customs.
Weather. One reviewer specifically praised their guide for being considerate of their comfort in very hot weather. A bottle of water is included, and luggage or large bags are not allowed on the walk.
Shopping stops. The route ends among the Gold and Spice Souks. Some travellers felt the guidance around shopping stops and pricing could be clearer, so decide your budget before the last stretch.

Common issues. The Dubai Museum is temporarily closed, so the museum entry ticket in the package may not translate into a full museum visit. Some travellers also felt the shopping stops in the souks came with unclear guidance on pricing. The street food is only included if that option is selected, so check which option you are booking. Infants are not recommended, pets and large bags are not allowed, and tips are not included, though they are optional.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start?

The meeting point is Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant in the Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood in Dubai. Hotel pickup is not included, so you need to make your own way there.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour lasts three hours. It covers Al Fahidi, the Al Seef promenade, an Emirati heritage house, an abra crossing of Dubai Creek, and the Gold and Spice Souks.

Is The Food Included?

Dates, Arabic tea or coffee, camel milk chocolate and a bottle of water are included. Karak tea and samosas are included only if you select the street food option, so check the option before booking.

Are Entry Tickets Included?

Yes, museum and heritage site entry tickets are included, along with the Emirati heritage house entry and the abra ride. Note that Dubai Museum is temporarily closed, which the listing flags before booking. Tips are not included but are optional.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

The listing says the tour is not recommended for infants. For anything beyond that, the booking page is the place to confirm any age policies.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, according to the listing. Pets, luggage and large bags are not allowed, so travel light.