Old Dubai Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House during your trip to Dubai. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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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 Dubai Creek, 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 Dubai Creek, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of 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.
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.
Al Wasl
Al Wasl is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coca-Cola Arena and City Walk.
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- Gold Souk
- Naif Souq
- Grand Mosque
- Fish Roundabout
- Spice Souk
- Hindi Lane
- Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
- Textile Souk
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
- The Dubai Heritage Village
- SMCCU Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
- Perfume Souq
- Deira Spice Souq
- Heritage House
- Sheikh Juma Al-Maktoum House
- Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque
- Badiyah Mosque
- Al-Serkal Cultural Foundation
- Majlis Gallery
- Al-Ahmadiya School
- Dubai Creek