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)
During your trip to Dubai, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gold Souk. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the desert landscapes in this culturally rich area.
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Top hotels in Old Dubai

Gulf Star Hotel

Gulf Star Hotel

Deira, Naif, Dubai, UAE Dubai Dubai
The price is 638.895 ₫ per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
638.895 ₫
822.045 ₫ total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Gold Souk are located nearby.
Gulf Star Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

5 out of 5
Bani Yas Road Dubai
The price is 1.703.719 ₫ per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
1.703.719 ₫
2.229.033 ₫ total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"I always stay here. Great gym and spa"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Al Khoory Executive Hotel

Al Khoory Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
Al Wasl Area Dubai
The price is 664.451 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
664.451 ₫
884.941 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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)
"The service was amazing, thank you"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Al Khoory Executive Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is 7.453.771 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
7.453.771 ₫
9.272.847 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,628 reviews)
"The hotel was exactly as advertised"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is 877.586 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
877.586 ₫
1.181.525 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Brilliant hotel Happy to stay agin The staff were very good specially Mustafa at the reception"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
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 958.342 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
958.342 ₫
1.244.957 ₫ total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,424 reviews)
"Very good service"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 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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