Abras moored on Dubai Creek at sunset

Itinerary · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Old Dubai and the Creek

Al Fahidi’s lanes, Al Shindagha, an abra across the Creek and the Deira souks, then Emirati food at Al Seef.

Half a day, on foot and by abra

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  1. 8:30

    1Arabian Tea House

    Al Fahidi·Café

    Breakfast in the courtyard.

  2. 9:30

    2Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

    Bur Dubai·Heritage quarter

    The wind-tower quarter.

  3. 11:00

    3Al Shindagha Museum

    Al Shindagha·Museum

    The story of the Creek.

  4. 12:30

    4Dubai Creek by abra

    Bur Dubai·Water crossing

    A few minutes across.

  5. 13:00

    5Gold Souk and Spice Souk, Deira

    Deira·Markets

    Gold by weight, spices to take home.

  6. 19:00

    6Al-Fanar

    Al Seef·Emirati

    Emirati dinner at Al Seef.

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