Old Dubai Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Gold Souk
The ultimate destination for jewellery lovers, this enormous indoor collection of stores displaying precious metals and stones is famous the world over.
Dubai Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dubai Museum during your trip to Dubai. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the desert landscapes in this culturally rich area.
Spice Souk
Join the lively bustle of Dubai’s historic marketplace and let your senses guide you through a maze of silks, perfumes and spices.
Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
During your trip to Dubai, you can do some window-shopping at Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre. Wander the riverfront or discover the desert landscapes in this culturally rich area.
Textile Souk
During your trip to Dubai, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Textile Souk. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
The Dubai Heritage Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by The Dubai Heritage Village in Dubai. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Dubai
Bur Dubai
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bur Dubai. Check out top attractions like Dubai Cruise Terminal and BurJuman Mall, and jump on the metro at Sharaf DG Station or ADCB Station to see more of the city.
Deira
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Deira. Check out top attractions like Gold Souk and Palm Islands, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of the city.
Zabeel
Well liked for its restaurants and theme parks, Zabeel is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dubai Frame and Dubai Garden Glow, and jump on the metro at Max Fashion Station to get around the city.
Trade Center
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Trade Center. Check out top attractions like Museum of the Future and Boulevard at Emirates Towers, and jump on the metro at Emirates Towers Station or Financial Centre Station to see more of the city.
Jadaf
Spend some time visiting places like Dubai Creek while getting to know Jadaf, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Al Jadaf Station or Creek Station to see more of the area.
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Mall and KidZania are top sights in Downtown Dubai, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Dubai Trolley Station 1 Tram Station or Dubai Trolley Station 2 Tram Station to see more sights in the area.
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- Gold Souk
- Naif Souq
- Grand Mosque
- Fish Roundabout
- Spice Souk
- Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
- Textile Souk
- The Dubai Heritage Village
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
- Deira Spice Souq
- Perfume Souq
- Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque
- SMCCU Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
- Hindi Lane
- Sheikh Juma Al-Maktoum House
- iFly Dubai
- Badiyah Mosque
- Majlis Gallery
- Al-Ahmadiya School
- Al-Serkal Cultural Foundation
- Dubai Creek