Itinerary

1. 2-Hour Walking Tour Itinerary – Al Seef District and Old Dubai

   Start Point: Al Seef District (near Al Seef Heritage Hotel).

   • Begin the tour with an introduction to Dubai’s early history along the Al Seef Creek promenade.

   • Walk through the Al Seef District and admire the blend of traditional Emirati architecture with modern-retro design.

   • Observe wind towers, wooden dhow replicas, and sand-coloured merchant houses.

   • Pause for photographs along the Creek with views of the skyline and moored boats.

   • Continue to the abra station and board a traditional wooden water taxi.

   • Enjoy a short ride across Dubai Creek with panoramic views of Deira and Bur Dubai.

   • Experience the waterway that once served as Dubai’s lifeline for trade and travel.

   • Explore the Old Souks, starting with the vibrant Textile Souk in Bur Dubai.

   • If time allows, continue to the Spice Souk and Perfume Souk in Deira.

   • Browse stalls filled with aromatic spices, colourful fabrics, traditional perfumes, and oud.

   • Interact with local traders and gain insight into Dubai’s trading heritage.

   • Walk to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest districts.

   • Discover narrow lanes, restored wind tower houses, and heritage buildings.

   • Visit art galleries or step into museums that display traditional Emirati life.

   • Pause for a short coffee break by the Creek.

   • Choose between Arabic coffee or karak tea in a traditional-style café.

   • Relax and enjoy the atmosphere of old Dubai beside the water.

   • Conclude the tour at the Shindagha Heritage Village.

   • Explore displays of traditional Emirati crafts, architecture, and lifestyle.

   • Observe exhibits such as weaving, pottery, and Bedouin home reconstructions.

   • End the walking tour enriched by cultural encounters, scenic views, and authentic experiences from Dubai’s historic heart.