What's Old Dubai like?
Visitors really like Old Dubai, especially its museums and riverfront access. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Dubai Museum and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House. There's plenty more to see, including Spice Souk and Gold Souk.
How to get to Old Dubai
Flying to:
- Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.), 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Old Dubai
- Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from Old Dubai
- Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.), 27.8 mi (44.8 km) from Old Dubai
Getting to Old Dubai on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Baniyas Square Station
- Al Ras Station
- Sharaf DG Station
Things to see and do in and around Old Dubai
What to see in Old Dubai
- Grand Mosque
- Dubai Creek
- Fish Roundabout
- SMCCU Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
- Badiyah Mosque
Things to do in Old Dubai
- Spice Souk
- Gold Souk
- Naif Souq
- Dubai Museum
- Meena Bazaar
Other popular Old Dubai attractions
- Deira Spice Souq
- Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
- Textile Souk
- The Dubai Heritage Village
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House