Old Dubai Travel Guide
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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 Souq
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 Souq
During your trip to Dubai, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Textile Souq. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums 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.
Top hotels in Old Dubai
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Staff perfect
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Millennium Place Marina
Loved the location. The staff was superb. Food was excellent and plentiful for breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel
I love everything in this hotel
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Atlantis, The Palm
My son loved all the activists as he jet skied, when to swim with the dolphins and did the water park. He love eating Infront of the fish tanks. The staff were excellent and so was the room. The hotel has to be a 7 stars. The balcony from the room was breath taking as we were on the 15th floor. The ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Dubai
The staff, foods and cleaned.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 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 Dubai Creek, 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 Dubai Creek, 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 Garden Glow, and jump on the metro at Max Fashion Station to get around 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.
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
- Spice Souq
- Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
- Textile Souq
- Hindi Lane
- The Dubai Heritage Village
- Fish Roundabout
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
- Deira Spice Souq
- SMCCU Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
- Heritage House
- Perfume Souq
- Majlis Gallery
- Sheikh Juma Al-Maktoum House
- Badiyah Mosque
- Al-Serkal Cultural Foundation
- Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque
- Al-Ahmadiya School
- Dubai Creek
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