Experience Arabian culture by touring the Al Khayma Heritage house and savoring optional Emirati food. Tour the alleyways of Al Fahidi, the Coffee Museum, and witness the fascinating history of old Dubai. Take an Abra water taxi across the creek to visit the gold and spice souks.
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Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي - We begin our walking tour by meeting our tour guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant located in Al Fahidi Historic District. Feel welcomed with Arabic coffee and tea with dates, where later you will also test the Arabian culture luqaimat, Ragag, and camel milk ice cream. Explore more flavors of Emirati cuisine by upgrading to the breakfast or lunch option.
Later, continue exploring this Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant and learn more about the UAE’s transformation from just a desert with tents, to reach mars.
Take the opportunity to explore the Emirati bedroom with its antiques, admiring the architectural development from the tent replica located at the restaurant to traditional Arish buildings made from the leaves of date palms to the megastructure.
Take the chance to try your hand at henna painting while indulging in the traditional Arabic Makeover. - Coffee museum - While strolling through the historic alleyways of Al Fahidi, absorb the rich history and heritage at Al Seef before visiting the Middle East’s largest Coffee Museum for witnessing a live Arabic coffee-making session. We shall also stop by the Mosque to admire the enchanting mosque architecture and learn more about Islam.
- Bur Dubai Abra Station - Upon enjoying a traditional Abra water taxi ride to the other side of the Dubai Creek, observe the architecture and old trading ships. It is an excellent opportunity to take some stunning photos of the creekside.
- Dubai Gold Souk - It is time to explore the different aromas from the spice souks and then the specially designed jewelry from the Gold Souk.
- Welcome with traditional Arabian drinks and dates
- Unlimited cold mineral water throughout the tour
- Access to the historic Al Khayma Heritage House
- Guidance from a professional and licensed tour guide
- Experience an Arabic makeover and Henna painting
- Visit the enlightening Coffee Museum
- Enjoy a tasting of Emirati delicacies like Rogag, Luqaimat, and camel milk ice cream
- Scenic ride on the traditional Abra water taxi
- Pick-up and drop-off (available on request with extra cost)
- Gratuities (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- Please note, the tour duration will be 3-4 hours.
- Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage House, nearest metro station is DG Sharaf Metro Startion- Green line
- Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the meeting point.
- This tour may be conducted in two different languages simultaneously.
- Do not carry luggage or large bags.
- Infants are not allowed on this tour.
- The Coffee Museum closes at 5:00 PM, so if you choose the 5:00 PM time slot, the visit will not be available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.