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DXB City Expert July/August 2019

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TRADITIONAL DUBAI CITY TOUR<br />

A ‘must-do’ for any visitor to the emirate<br />

THE TOURS<br />

Be dazzled at the Gold Souk<br />

ASK THE<br />

CITY EXPERT<br />

MUHAMMAD<br />

YOUNUS<br />

Tour guide,<br />

Arabian Adventures<br />

My favourite parts of<br />

the tour are stopping<br />

by the Gold Souk and<br />

the Spice Souk. The<br />

mixture of nationalities<br />

you meet at these<br />

marketplaces offers<br />

a truly authentic<br />

experience for all.<br />

Departs from all emirates<br />

Learn more about Dubai's<br />

rich history and tradition on a<br />

grand tour of the old city. See<br />

merchant traders at Dubai<br />

Creek, get an insight into times<br />

gone by at Dubai Museum<br />

and browse the famous souks.<br />

● Drive along Jumeirah<br />

Beach Road to the iconic<br />

Jumeirah Mosque and stop<br />

for photos<br />

● Continue on to Zabeel<br />

Palace for another photo-stop<br />

and onward to the traditional<br />

side of Dubai<br />

● Stroll through Al Fahidi<br />

Historical Neighbourhood,<br />

which is known for its windtower<br />

architecture<br />

● Visit Dubai Museum<br />

● Take a traditional abra<br />

(water taxi) ride across<br />

Dubai Creek<br />

● Follow our entertaining<br />

guide through the Spice<br />

Souk and Gold Souk<br />

THE FACTS<br />

How much: Dhs185.<br />

Departures: Daily<br />

(afternoon) for English<br />

and German tours. For<br />

other languages, the<br />

days of operation varies.<br />

Languages: English,<br />

German, French, Italian,<br />

Spanish, Portuguese,<br />

Russian, Mandarin, and<br />

Japanese.<br />

Availability: Year-round.<br />

Duration: Half-day.<br />

Transport: Coach.<br />

Activity: Moderate.<br />

Good to know: When<br />

departing from<br />

Abu Dhabi, this is a<br />

full-day tour on Sun and<br />

Thur, including an<br />

Cross Dubai Creek on an abra<br />

afternoon stop at The<br />

Dubai Mall. The itinerary<br />

may vary. Hotel transfers<br />

are included.<br />

For<br />

history<br />

buffs<br />

To book, please call<br />

Arabian Adventures on<br />

+971 4 303 4992 or visit<br />

arabian-adventures.com<br />

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