Old Dubai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gold Souk showing shopping, markets and a city
Dubai Emirate showing heritage architecture
Gold Souk showing shopping and a city as well as a small group of people
Gold Souk featuring cbd, a city and signage
Gold Souk showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Old Dubai Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

5 out of 5
Bani Yas Road Dubai
The price is AU$156 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$156
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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. ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Grand Millennium Business Bay

Grand Millennium Business Bay

4 out of 5
2 Al Khaleej Al Tejari 2 Street Dubai
The price is AU$94 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$94
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Dubai Creek are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
One of the best hotels in town and the most affordable hotel, clean , smells great, great service, great food

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Grand Millennium Business Bay
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

Crescent Road Dubai
The price is AU$863 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$863
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach 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! (1,698 reviews)
Fantastic staff, excellent club lounge. Great waterpark.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Atlantis, The Palm
Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG

5 out of 5
Dubai Marina Dubai
The price is AU$252 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$252
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marina Beach and The Walk are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
Superb hotel, very safe, very clean, excellent services, comfortable room

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is AU$252 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$252
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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! (1,270 reviews)
Fabulous hotel - all areas spotless Great restaurants and bars. Had access to the executive lounge which was lovely for pre dinner drinks - afternoon tea wasn’t much choice but breakfast and evenings was lovely. Plenty of sunbeds around the pool and on the beach Boat tour around the marina was amazing ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay Dubai
The price is AU$186 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$186
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,231 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Dubai

Dubai Creek featuring a marina, boating and a bay or harbour

Bur Dubai

4/5(69 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bur Dubai. Check out top attractions like Dubai Creek and BurJuman Mall, and jump on the metro at ADCB Station or Sharaf DG Station to see more of the city.

Bur Dubai
Gold Souk featuring cbd, a city and signage

Deira

4/5(97 area reviews)

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

Deira
Dubai view from Dubai Frame

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 Water Canal, and jump on the metro at Max Fashion Station to get around the city.

Za'abeel
Panorama of modern towers in Dubai, UAE

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.

DIFC
Dubai Mall showing interior views and shopping

Downtown Dubai

4/5(69 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Dubai
Pedestrian Bridge over the Dubai Water Canal day to night timelapse, United Arab Emirates

Al Wasl

Al Wasl is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coca-Cola Arena and City Walk.

Al Wasl


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