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The 15 Best Old Dubai Tours

37 tours  ·  from $10

Bur Dubai and Deira are the version of the city that predates the towers by a long way. These 15 walk the wind-tower houses, the gold and spice souks and the Creek crossing, priced by length and how much street food is built in.

Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis - Reaching Al Marmoom after the 50-minute transfer
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Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

1.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,500 reviews · from $189Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve by modern transfer and open-air 1980s Mercedes-Benz G Class. Expect a camel caravan, Arabic coffee, Emirati food, falcon photos, traditional dress, Bedouin stories, and telescope stargazing. Guides including Imran, Mustafa, and Usman have received strong praise.

“A great experience, driving on the dunes at sunset, seeing gazelles. The camel ride and the fabulous dinner and shows are memorable! Lots pf fun not to be missed. Our driver Usman was great!!”

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Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities - The 45-minute camel caravan
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Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities

2.Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 937 reviews · from $193

Travel from central Dubai to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve for a 45 to 60-minute camel caravan, sunset falconry, Arabic coffee, bread-making, henna, and a four-course Emirati dinner. Guides such as Karim, Bash, Jovan, and Harish have been praised for warm, well-organized hosting.

“This was one of the best tours I have ever done. The organisation of the trip was wonderful and each member of our group had such a fun evening. We learnt so much about Dubai itself, the history and culture. Of course, this was due in a Read more”

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Dubai: Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner - Hotel pickup and the ride into the desert
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Dubai: Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner

3.Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 861 reviews · 7 hours · from $189

Spend seven hours with a conservation guide on a gentle desert safari in a 1950s open-top Land Rover. You’ll spot oryx and gazelles, watch falconry at sunset, eat a four-course Emirati dinner, try henna and camel riding, and finish with drumming, Yola, shisha, and stargazing.

“Second time doing this tour with this company just 4 years apart. Same great experience as we were expecting. One of the best tours in Dubai.”

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Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip - Palm Jumeirah and the view toward Atlantis
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Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

4.Historic City Highlights Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 807 reviews · 4 hours · from $23

Start with hotel pickup and see Dubai’s grand contrasts, from Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab to Al Bastakiya and the Gold Souk. Your English-speaking guide leads you across Dubai Creek by abra, with multilingual tours and private options available.

“This tour was excellent. Our tour guide was very informative. We really enjoyed the spice markets but found the men very pushy and intimidating towards woman. We received a lot of information about the buildings and culture of dubai.”

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant - Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

5.Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · from $127

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide, visiting Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers, and Qasr Al Watan. Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Mohammad, Haseeb, Noor, and Zeeshan have been praised for clear commentary and attentive service.

“I am from USA and this tour and our tour guide was Amazing!! He was very informative and super friendly!!”

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Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience - Pickup, bus comfort, and the five-hour pace
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Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience

6.Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 500 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

This five-hour Dubai tour pairs Old Town souks and an abra crossing with Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab views, and the Burj Khalifa’s 124th-floor deck. An English-speaking guide leads the day, while audio commentary is available in 10 languages. Hotel or metro pickup is included.

“This tour was very good. The tour guide was exceptional, considerate and well informed. I highly recommend it.”

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Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner - Riding the vintage Mercedes G-Class through the dunes
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Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

7.Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 431 reviews · 6 hours · from $189

Ride through Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve in a vintage Mercedes G-Class, spot desert animals, follow a camel caravan, visit a Bedouin village, and eat a five-course Emirati dinner. English-speaking guides such as Saeed, Ali, Imran, and Babar are often praised for care and photography.

“It was a spectacular trip out to the desert - everything was planned out and executed perfectly. Lots of fun and laughter and plenty of opportunities for pictures! Thanks Babar for being a superb guide for the day!”

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57 Heritage Desert Safari - Meeting Arabian wildlife in the conservation reserve
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57 Heritage Desert Safari

8.57 Heritage Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $189

Spend about six hours in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with guides such as Zulfiqar or Abid, watching a 30-minute falcon show, spotting oryx and gazelles, riding a vintage Land Rover, taking a 15-minute sunset camel ride, and finishing with a four-course Arabic dinner.

“My family and I had a wonderful time on this excursion! The company was very communicative and organized! They responded to all my questions when I reached out and were on time and flexible when we were running late. Our guide aRead more”

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Desert Safari with Entertainment & BBQ Dinner-Heritage Camp - Sunset photos on the open sand
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Desert Safari with Entertainment & BBQ Dinner-Heritage Camp

9.Desert Safari with Entertainment & BBQ Dinner-Heritage Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews

Spend about seven hours exploring Dubai’s Fossil Rocks Desert in a private group of up to six. Your Toyota Land Cruiser pickup includes dune bashing, sand boarding, a camel ride, sunset photos, camp entertainment, henna, Arabic coffee, and a vegetarian or meat BBQ.

“Must do activity in Dubai, the tour guide provided excellent service, our family love it, highly recommended.”

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Dubai Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at Arabian Heritage - Lahbab’s Optional Quad Bikes and Buggies
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Dubai Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at Arabian Heritage

10.Dubai Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at Arabian Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $104

Ride from Dubai or Sharjah into the red dunes with a 4x4 guide, then enjoy dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, henna, Arabic coffee, and a BBQ dinner at Arabian Heritage Camp. Guides such as Arsalan and Amir Zaman have earned strong praise for safe driving and helpful service.

“This Dessert Safari Adventure Was Truly Awesomee I had a Great time With the Dune Bashing, The Speed and the fun Jumps were so exciting, and we also had a Great Time During the Sand surfing, I got so far and it was So coool, then we Got to the Amazing place called Read more”

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From Dubai: Sharjah Heritage & Culture Tour - King Faisal Mosque and the limits of a photo stop
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From Dubai: Sharjah Heritage & Culture Tour

11.Sharjah Heritage & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 227 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Travel from your Dubai hotel to Sharjah with an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio commentary. Visit King Faisal Mosque, Sharjah Fort, Al Arsa Souk, the Islamic Civilization Museum, and Central Souq before finishing at Dubai Mall. Guides such as Ubaid, Ali, and Umair have been praised for clear explanations and patient driving.

“Loved the place- a nice getaway towards more cultural/ heritage aspects of UAE. But given our half day schedule, we felt time constrained at most places. That being said, arrangements were good. We had multilingual audio guides to brief us throughout the route. Even our driver cum guide Shanaka was a very warm and pleasant person.”

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Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market - Entering Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market

12.Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · from $48

This four-hour Abu Dhabi tour pairs Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with the Heritage Village, Corniche, Dates Market, and Founder’s Memorial. An English and German-speaking guide such as Latheef, Aslam, or Manuela explains local culture while air-conditioned transport and central hotel pickup keep the day easy.

“We enjoyed our half day tour. We were meet in time and appreciated the convenient hotel pick up, particularly in the heat. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Grand Mosque and had plenty of time to look around and take photos. The Heritage Cultural Centre afforded us a Read more”

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Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour - Starting at Al Seef beside Dubai Creek
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Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

13.Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $20

Explore Old Dubai with guides such as Abdullah, Hichem, and Hesham, walking from Al Seef through Al Fahidi, across Dubai Creek by abra, and into the Spice and Gold Souks. Expect Emirati culture, Arabic coffee, dates, street-food samples, and help with bargaining in a group of up to 15.

“We learned a lot on this tour and we got to try a few new things so it was very good value. The guide, Hesham, was very good too. Thanks for a great tour”

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Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks - Al Seef and the changing face of Dubai
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Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks

14.Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $10Best value

Meet guides such as Ahmed Hussein, Nasser, Khan, or Ibrahim for a 3 to 4 hour walk through Al Fahidi and Al Seef. You’ll visit a heritage house, taste coffee, dates, karak tea, and samosas, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish at the Spice and Gold Souks.

“Nasser was friendly, cheerful and informative. A nice tour and background about old Dubai and traditions.”

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Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour - The Textile Souk and the art of browsing
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Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour

15.Historic Old Dubai & Souk Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $79

Walk Old Dubai with a licensed guide such as Pri, Ricky, Francesca, Dana, or Orlina. See Al Fahidi, the Textile, Gold, and Spice Souks, enjoy Arabic coffee or tea, and cross Dubai Creek by private abra in a small group of up to 15.

“The host Pri very knowledgeable and accommodating Would recommend Friendly Informative Sellers can be overwhelming”

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