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.

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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: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

฿818
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Dubai City Tour

Dubai City Tour ( Half Day )

฿636
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

฿2,181
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

Dubai: Desert Safari & Quad Biking with BBQ Dinner Options

฿997
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Desert Safari & Quad Biking with BBQ Dinner Options
Picture 1 for Activity Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience

Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience

฿7,303
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience
Dhow Cruise Marina Dubai with BBQ Dinner and Drinks

Dhow Cruise Marina Dubai with BBQ Dinner and Drinks

฿1,636
per adult
Dhow Cruise Marina Dubai with BBQ Dinner and Drinks
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Where to stay in 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
Open Photo by TM

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
Open Photo by TM

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.

Old Dubai Travel Guide