Old Dubai Travel Guide
Dubai
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Popular places to visit
Gold Souk
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.
Dubai Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dubai Museum during your trip to Dubai. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the desert landscapes in this culturally rich area.
Spice Souq
During your trip to Dubai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Spice Souq. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Textile Souq
During your trip to Dubai, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Textile Souq. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
During your trip to Dubai, you can do some window-shopping at Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre. Wander the riverfront or discover the desert landscapes in this culturally rich area.
The Dubai Heritage Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Dubai Heritage Village during your trip to Dubai. Discover the desert landscapes and shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Old Dubai
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Swissotel Al Ghurair
TThe room was amazing, shower, bed, sofas everything was just superb
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Grand Millennium Business Bay
Everything was perfect! The gym, food and staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Atlantis, The Palm
Beautiful
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront
I had an amazing stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Downtown Dubai. The hotel is in a perfect location, very close to the Burj Khalifa, which made everything so easy and convenient. The staff were incredible extremely kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The room service ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Gevora Hotel
Excellent vio
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Dubai
Bur Dubai
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bur Dubai. Check out top attractions like Dubai Cruise Terminal and Dubai Creek, and jump on the metro at ADCB Station or Sharaf DG Station to see more of the city.
Deira
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Deira. Check out top attractions like Dubai Creek 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.
Za'abeel
Well liked for its restaurants and theme parks, Za'abeel is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dubai Frame and Dubai Garden Glow, and jump on the metro at Max Fashion Station to get around the city.
DIFC
DIFC is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Tabari Artspace and XVA Gallery, and you can get around town on the metro at Financial Centre Station.
Jadaf
Spend some time visiting places like Dubai Creek while getting to know Jadaf, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Creek Station or Al Jadaf Station to see more of the area.
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Mall and KidZania 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.
