Dubai Trip Overview
Spend a rewarding day experiencing Dubai & the UAE’s history & culture starting in Al Seef district whence the city spread. Retrace the steps of fishermen & pearl divers as you wander through the Sikkas lining water’s edge. Stroll through Dubai’s oldest Bastakiya Quarter enroute to Dubai Museum located in the 1787 built Al Fahidi Fort. Watch a vibrant trade in Souk Al Kabeer before boarding an Abra across Dubai Creek. Walk through the Spice Souk with its overflowing sacks of fragrant spices and herbs brought in from India & Iran. Work up an appetite then enjoy lunch at an Emirati restaurant. Drive to Zabeel Palace for a photo-stop outside the home of Dubai’s Ruler. Stop at the 21st century Etihad Museum; be enthralled with the story of UAE’s formation told via a unique exp.-driven journey exploring the events leading to unification in 1971. Finally, see Union House where the documents of unification were signed.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Spend a rewarding day experiencing Dubai & the UAE’s history & culture starting in Al Seef district whence the city spread. Retrace the steps of fishermen & pearl divers as you wander through the Sikkas lining water’s edge. Stroll through Dubai’s oldest Bastakiya Quarter enroute to Dubai Museum located in the 1787 built Al Fahidi Fort. Watch a vibrant trade in Souk Al Kabeer before boarding an Abra across Dubai Creek. Walk through the Spice Souk with its overflowing sacks of fragrant spices and herbs brought in from India & Iran. Work up an appetite then enjoy lunch at an Emirati restaurant. Drive to Zabeel Palace for a photo-stop outside the home of Dubai’s Ruler. Stop at the 21st century Etihad Museum; be enthralled with the story of UAE’s formation told via a unique exp.-driven journey exploring the events leading to unification in 1971. Finally, see Union House where the documents of unification were signed.
Itinerary
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Stop At: AlSeef – Dubai Creek, Al Seef – Dubai Creek Building, Near Al Saif – Al Fahidi Building – شارع خالد بن الوليد – Al Hamriya – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Starting in Al Seef district at Dubai Creek whence the city spread, retrace the steps of fishermen, pearl-divers and weavers who once came to trade as you wander through the Sikkas, pedestrian streets that line water’s edge
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Al Fahidi area, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Al Fahidi Historical District, commonly referred to as Al Bastakiya, holds the memories of an era that pre-dates the federation of the Emirates.Visit the Dubai Museum and encounter colourful dioramas and enlightening historic exhibits. Housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, this is the oldest existing building in the city, and is a must-visit for a taste of old Dubai
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Spice Souk, Sikkat Al Khail Road Al Ras, Dubai 75157 United Arab Emirates
Make your way to Spice Souk in Dubai where you can find a wide range of spices, herbs, incense and traditional medicinal products.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Zabeel Palace, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Dubai residence and administrative headquarters of the Ruling Royal family of Dubai.
Stop At: Etihad Museum, Jumeira Street cross of 2nd December Street, Dubai United Arab Emirates
In a magnificent new building located in Jumeirah, the museum offers a series of interactive pavilions where visitors can explore the UAE’s history.
Duration: 30 minutes
