Old Dubai

Dubai

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 display of various gold jewelry items, including bangles, necklaces, and earrings, in a store.
Photo by Suzanne Vidal
Open Photo by Suzanne Vidal

Gold Souk

8.6/10 (11,103 reviews)
This world-famous market dazzles with its precious metals and gem stones displayed in hundreds of windows.
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Things to do

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

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

€8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner
Dubai: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

€21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

€26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options
Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

€18
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks
The View at The Palm General Admission Ticket

The View at The Palm General Admission Ticket

€26
per adult
The View at The Palm General Admission Ticket
AYA Universe Dubai Entry Ticket

AYA Universe Dubai Entry Ticket

€29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AYA Universe Dubai Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Old Dubai

Gulf Star Hotel

Gulf Star Hotel

Deira, Naif, Dubai, UAE Dubai Dubai
The price is €50 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
€50
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Gold Souk and Dubai Creek are located nearby.
Gulf Star Hotel
Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

3 out of 5
Kahraba South East Dubai
The price is €70 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
€70
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mall of the Emirates and Marina ...
Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is €62 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
€62
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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 ...
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
The price is €66 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
€66
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

5 out of 5
Crescent Road Dubai
The price is €514 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
€514
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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. ...
Atlantis, The Palm
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
The price is €162 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
€162
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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! (1,289 reviews)
"Great location, good pool and excellent breakfast. Room layout isn't most efficient with a lot of wasted space making the living room cluttered and bedroom small. A few of the staff are good otherwise lack 'wow' feel in the customer service."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
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Where to stay in Old Dubai

Find the best Old Dubai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with a large fountain display in the center, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a bridge with people on it.
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Open Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar 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 wicker chair with striped cushions overlooking a coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

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.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

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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