Old Dubai Travel Guide

Dubai

A market with colorful fabrics and a mannequin in white attire.
A historic building with a tower, arched windows, and potted plants.
A jewelry store with glass display cases filled with gold jewelry.
A bustling street with a prominent sign reading "Dubai City of Gold" and various shops, including jewelry stores.
A crowded indoor market with wooden beams and hanging lights.

Stay near popular Old Dubai attractions

A display of various gold jewelry items, including bangles, necklaces, and earrings, in a store.
Photo by Suzanne Vidal
Open Photo by Suzanne Vidal

Gold Souk

8.6/10 (11,103 reviews)
This world-famous market dazzles with its precious metals and gem stones displayed in hundreds of windows.
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Things to do

Dubai City Tour

Dubai City Tour ( Half Day )

฿625
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai City Tour ( Half Day )
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour

฿1,705
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal and Transfers

Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal

฿5,536
per traveller
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal
VIP Dubai Red Dunes Safari, Quad Bike, Dune Bashing, Camel & BBQ

Dubai Desert Safari with 35 Min Quad Bike and Camel Ride at Camp

฿1,279
per adult
Dubai Desert Safari with 35 Min Quad Bike and Camel Ride at Camp
VIP Red Dune Safari with 4x4 Pick/Drop,CamelRide,BBQ Dinner,Shows

VIP Red Dune Safari with 4x4 Pick/Drop,CamelRide,BBQ Dinner,Shows

฿973
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
VIP Red Dune Safari with 4x4 Pick/Drop,CamelRide,BBQ Dinner,Shows
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

฿979
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options
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Top hotels in Old Dubai

Gulf Star Hotel

Gulf Star Hotel

Deira, Naif, Dubai, UAE Dubai Dubai
The price is ฿822 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿822
฿1,058 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Gold Souk and Dubai Creek are located nearby.
Gulf Star Hotel
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is ฿2,472 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,472
฿3,165 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates are located ...
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is ฿14,804 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿14,804
฿18,318 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Atlantis, The Palm
Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai

Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai

5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai
The price is ฿2,069 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿2,069
฿2,717 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"There is better with the same price"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is ฿4,934 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,934
฿6,227 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,283 reviews)
"The place was fantastic"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Opp. Dubai Int'l Airport Terminal 3 Dubai
The price is ฿1,818 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿1,818
฿2,319 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,456 reviews)
"The front dest employees were good. So was their breakfast. They did not have working TV in the rooms when we arrived. Their refrigerators were set to just cool the water. They provided one towel in a room for two guests."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
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Where to stay in Old Dubai

Find the best Old Dubai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Dubai
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A nighttime cityscape with a large fountain display in the center, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a bridge with people on it.
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Open Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar 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.

A wicker chair with striped cushions overlooking a coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea.
Photo by TM
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Palm Jumeirah

Travellers love Palm Jumeirah for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Dubai by jumping on the metro at Nakheel Mall Station or The Pointe Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Palm Jumeirah Mall and Aquaventure.

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings and a traditional boat docked at a marina.
Photo by TM
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Dubai Marina

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dubai Marina. Check out top attractions like Marina Beach and Dubai Marina Mall, and jump on the metro at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Stop or Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station to see more of the city.

A coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and a skyline of tall buildings.

Jumeirah Beach Residence

A bustling marina amazing beaches and top sights from Marina Beach to The Walk – discover Jumeirah Beach Residence, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A nighttime aerial view of a city with a prominent skyscraper, illuminated roads, and a body of water.

Business Bay

If you're spending time in Business Bay, you might enjoy attractions like Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables and Taj Dubai. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.

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