Old Dubai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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)
The ultimate destination for jewellery lovers, this enormous indoor collection of stores displaying precious metals and stones is famous the world over.
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Activities

Premium Red Dunes & Camel Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp

AU$124
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Buffet Dinner at Al Khayma Camp
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

AU$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner
Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal and Transfers

Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal

AU$235
per traveller
Visit of Ferrari World and Warner Bros Park with Meal
Dubai Garden Glow Entry Ticket

Dubai Garden Glow Entry Ticket

AU$36
per adult
Dubai Garden Glow Entry Ticket
Dubai: KidZania Admission Ticket

Dubai: KidZania Admission Ticket

AU$34
per adult
Dubai: KidZania Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Old Dubai Hotel Deals

Gulf Star Hotel

Gulf Star Hotel

Deira, Naif, Dubai, UAE Dubai Dubai
The price is AU$42 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$42
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 AU$121 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$121
18 Sept - 19 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The room smelled like a wet rug. I saw a vomit in the hallway. Always trash there. The breakfast was basically the same everyday. Very little options Everything is Indian themed food. Awful. In fact some of the pastries 🍰 look from the day before."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 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 AU$44 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$44
14 Sept - 15 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)
"Great staff with amazing customer service. The hotel menu is also impeccable if you're feeling like staying in."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Al Khoory Executive Hotel
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is AU$643 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$643
17 Sept - 18 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! (1,626 reviews)
"Was good, but the kids sofa bed was very uncomfortable, plus air con worked but could of gone down abit lower especially in august"

Reviewed on 10 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 AU$68 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$68
11 Sept - 12 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! (189 reviews)
"Best stay"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 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 AU$66 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$66
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Dubai

Find the best Old Dubai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Dubai
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A multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, palm trees, and a water feature.

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain 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 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 modern cityscape with high-rise buildings and a traditional boat docked at a marina.
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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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