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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.

The Dubai Heritage Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Dubai Heritage Village during your trip to Dubai. Discover the desert landscapes and shops 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.
Top hotels in Old Dubai

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Atlantis, The Palm
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Gevora Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Aloft Dubai Airport
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
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 ADCB Station or Sharaf DG 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 Fish Roundabout, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of the city.

Za'abeel
Well liked for its restaurants and theme parks, Za'abeel is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dubai Frame and Dubai Water Canal, 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 Creek Station or Al Jadaf Station to see more of the area.

DIFC
DIFC is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Tabari Artspace and XVA Gallery, and you can get around town on the metro at Financial Centre Station.
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- Gold Souk
- Naif Souq
- Grand Mosque
- Spice Souk
- Fish Roundabout
- Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
- The Dubai Heritage Village
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- Heritage House
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
- Deira Spice Souq
- SMCCU Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
- Perfume Souq
- Hindi Lane
- Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque
- Sheikh Juma Al-Maktoum House
- Al-Ahmadiya School
- Badiyah Mosque
- Majlis Gallery
- Al-Serkal Cultural Foundation
- Dubai Creek
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