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 variety of gold jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and rings, displayed in a store.

Gold Souk

8.6/10 (11,103 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Gold Souk, a favourite shopping spot in Dubai. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the desert landscapes in this culturally rich area.
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Top hotels in Old Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is 10.440.370 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
10.440.370 ₫
12.932.442 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,630 reviews)
"Beautiful place! My only complaint is that everything opens so late."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
Al Khoory Executive Hotel

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Wasl Area Dubai
The price is 772.142 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
772.142 ₫
1.017.369 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Thanks to the whole team and especially to his simply perfect manager."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Al Khoory Executive Hotel
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
The price is 857.936 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
857.936 ₫
1.158.215 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

5 out of 5
Airport Road Dubai
The price is 1.923.207 ₫ per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
1.923.207 ₫
2.498.918 ₫ total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel 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. ...
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is 4.281.717 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
4.281.717 ₫
5.388.066 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,277 reviews)
"The property is always so beautiful but the staff that make it so special and for me they are so amazing 👏 thank you guys"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 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 893.684 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
893.684 ₫
1.166.294 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,372 reviews)
"Had a great stay here, Breakfast was brilliant, Wi-Fi was fast, and the airport shuttle ran on time and was great. Room was clean and tidy. Overall, it was a really good stay: great staff, etc."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 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.
A large, circular artificial island with a palm tree-shaped marina.

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 multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.

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 marina with yachts and a city skyline at dusk.
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

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 bustling street with a prominent sign reading "Dubai City of Gold" and various shops, including jewelry stores.

Deira

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Deira. Check out top attractions like Gold Souk and Al Ghurair Centre, and jump on the metro at Abu Baker Al Siddique Station or Salah Al Din Station to see more of the city.

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