Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 22 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide worth booking?
Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide is a 5-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $55 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 22 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (22)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $55 per person
At Dubai By Foot, we bring over 15 years of tour guiding experience to the table (or shall we say to the walking tour!). We have done our research and our guides are trained as the city’s best ambassadors, historians, ar
What you get
- Water
About this experience
At Dubai By Foot, we bring over 15 years of tour guiding experience to the table (or shall we say to the walking tour!). We have done our research and our guides are trained as the city’s best ambassadors, historians, art lovers, and storytellers. Most of all, we love Dubai and we love showing this wonderful city to our guests. What to expect while on a Dubai By Foot Walking Tour: When you walk with us you get the real scoop. We share history, stories of the past and present, urban legends and fun facts. You see the attractions up-close-and-personal, and really get a feel for the city. We are unique in our style and in the design of our tours. We are also flexible and willing to tailor the walk according to your interests.
What's included
Included
- Water
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Gold Souk
Delve deeper into the sights and culture of traditional Dubai than you could do alone easily on this tour. Rather than spend hours researching what to see, do and eat in old Dubai, rely on a guide to save time and ensure you don’t miss anything. Shop in souks with tips from your guide, cross the creek by “abra” water taxi, visit Dubai Museum, roam the Al Fahidi quarter and enjoy street food, Arabic coffee and other tastings. Roam the real old Dubai with a guide to ensure you cover the best bits Explore the city’s older areas with no homework or getting lost Visit Dubai Museum, haggle in souks, savor local foods and ride an “abra” Get insight into local culture and history you might miss otherwise
40 minutes here · Admission included
Dubai Spice Souk
Despite Dubai’s awe-inspiring architecture and modern way of life there’s much more culture to explore than you may imagine. Today, we take a look at one of our favorite places to visit, the Dubai Spice Souk. A traditional Arabian market bursting with taste, and one you cannot miss out on when visiting Dubai. Snuggled into the narrow lanes of Deira, the spice souk takes you through an intriguing aromatic journey. Be ready to breathe in the smell of all those mystical and aromatic spices across the Arabian Peninsula while treating your eyes with colorful vistas of the surrounding.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
The Al Bastakiya history dates back to the time of the seafaring trade in Dubai when most of the trade business of Dubai grew out of the old neighborhood of Khor Dubai, which was also referred to as the creek, or Old Dubai. The neighborhood was built in the 19th century by Mr. Qasim Bin Abdullah Al Bastaki, and the construction was funded by rich textile and pearl merchants of Dubai. Spread over an area of 300 square meters, what was once a dull, old neighborhood, today is a maze of age-old wonders that still hold true to the real essence of Old Dubai. Legend says that the area was up for a massive renovation and it was the visit from Prince Charles that stopped the demolishing of the neighborhood, as he said the place was too precious to be brought down.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hami Perfumes
Follow the road up from the Gold and Spice Souks, and you'll find yourself in Deira’s Perfume Souk on Sikkat Al Khali Street. Dealing in everything scented, from pure perfume to essential oils, incense sticks and the exotic traditional oud, this trading spot has beautifully-fragranced options for all. Buy rich oils in bulk, stored in wholesale-sized flagons, or opt for the more portable ornate vials designed for those who like to dab perfume on their pulse points. It's also the perfect place to have a personal fragrance created and bottled by experienced perfumers.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Bur Dubai Abra Station
A picturesque Abra Souk ride will surprise you with amazing views of both sides of the Creek as well as the activities along the waterway. Late evenings just as the sun is about to set, will give an amazing photo opportunity of all the wonder and magic of the sunset. Abra charges are about AED 1 which is about USD 0.30. And you are in for a huge treat as you are allowed to ride the Abra Souk over and over. This will give you unique perspectives along the Creek. At the Abra station, you will find many wooden boats parked. Some offer the periodic single ride service (AED 1 per ride), and others provide private charters of the Abra Souk meant for private rides for visitors. Embrace the opportunity of your Abra Souk by standing at the edge of the Creek and enjoy the sights of the wooden boats gracefully sailing with the waves.
20 minutes here · Admission included
One of the main Abra connection lines in Dubai is found between Deira Old Souk – A zone highlighting old Souks and Bur Dubai which is part of the modern city. The distance between the Souks and Bur Dubai is about a 5 minutes boat ride. The Abra Souk travels both ways connecting different stations on both sides of the Creek. An Abra can accommodate about 20 passengers and there are about 150 Abras between Deira Souks and Bur Dubai. Every journey takes not more than five minutes. Get yourself a one-way ticket, or better still hire your own Abra for up to an hour and further explore the creek.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Royal Vision Tourism
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We are very happy with this incredible Tour
Our experience of this trip was awesome with Mr Usman Batt, very talented and experienced driver. I recommend this trip to everyone.
Response from the operator: Dear, Thanks for your appreciation
via Tripadvisor
Poor guide
Our guide was 2 hours late. If we hadn’t asked questions, he would never have spoke. He then gave us the hard sell on a desert tour. The actual tour could have been good but the guide ruined it.
Response from the operator: it was our mistake
via Viator
Memorable experience
We did abra tour yesterday it was realy amazing with tour guide aqeel, He was very nice and knowledgable. He explain every thing briefly, 100% recomended tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Greeting and many thanks for your feed back for the other customers who are looking for same service and tours so they can choose the best one. Many thanks. Asif
via Tripadvisor
'Abara' Arabic verb which means 'to cross'
Hi Guys, Royal Vision team It was a great experience walking around old Dubai Abra site with one of your humble Royal Vision guide he explained us the Abra come from the Arabic verb 'Abara' which means 'to cross' take a ride on a Dubai Abra the city most traditional mode of transport, for centuries it has remain one of Dubai most frequented mode of transport, making it the symbol of the city history and heritage for us it was really worthed to have a Royal Vision guide around us thanks.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Greeting and many thanks for your feed back for the other customers who are looking for same service and tours so they can choose the best one. Many thanks. Asif
via Tripadvisor
City Tour & Desert Safari
Too much fun.Really enjoyed desert safari & city tour.Everything was fantastic.SYED TARIQ was our tour guide & his services with very good.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Greeting and many thanks for your feed back for the other customers who are looking for same service and tours so they can choose the best one. Many thanks. Asif
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $55 to $140
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubai is not rushed.
Is Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Royal Vision Walking around Old Dubai Tour with Abra, English Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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