5 Spice Market and Bazaar Tours in the UAE Worth the Early Start

1.Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,741 reviews · from $16Our pick

See Dubai’s main sights in a 4-hour shared tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide such as Hammad or Nitin. Visit Al Farooq Mosque, Al Seef, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk, then pass Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, and the Museum of the Future. The tour includes an abra ride and hotel drop-off.

“A short but interesting visit to different places in Dubai . The guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable .”

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2.Old Dubai Gold Souk and Water Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours with a driver-guide exploring Al Fahidi, Bastakiya, Dubai Museum, the Spice Market, Gold Souk, Women’s Museum, and Jumeirah Mosque. Hotel and cruise-port pickup are included, along with an abra ride across Dubai Creek. Expect walking, short photo stops, and a group of up to 25 people.

“the best tour with the best guy tour in town for sure. he was knowledgeable, attentive, protective, trustworthy and respectful to women. Hard to find when you are american women and traveling alone.I love it the tour every part of it.”

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3.Dubai Old Town Walking Tour with Abra ride, Spice and Gold Souk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $86Top rated

Walk through Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, visit the Shiva Temple and Textile Souk, cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra, then explore the Spice and Gold Souks. Your private local guide may be Tamur, Mansoor Ali, Sarfaraz, or Ali Kumail, with snacks, drinks, and shopping tips included.

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4.Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $29

You’ll walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai’s textile souk, and Deira’s spice and gold markets, with a short abra ride across Dubai Creek. Licensed local guides lead groups of up to 15. Francis is one guide praised for clear history and helpful souk guidance.

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5.Guided City Walking Tour to Spice and Gold Souk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours

Let an English-speaking guide lead you through Old Dubai, from Bastakiya and the Coffee Museum to the textile, spice, and gold souks. You’ll cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra, taste coffee, and receive pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dubai. Guides Ali and Asim have led this route, which takes about 3.5 hours.

“Ali was great, a spirited answer for every question, well prepared and always flexible to accommodate any of our needs. Looking forward having him as our guide again.”

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