Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings ( Small-Group)

Mohammed is awesome, best tour we have done. If you’re in Dubai make sure to do this tour. It’s worth every penny TRUST ME!

I hate to do this but I think anyone looking at this and may possibly run into travel issues should know about my experience. My flight into Dubai was delayed (didn’t arrive until 2:00am and didn’t get to my hotel until around 3:00am) and to top it off my luggage was still in the previous country. So, I only had the clothes on my back that I had been wearing for over 24 hours. I had this tour booked for 9am (6 hours later) so I reached out to ask if I could move it to a day later in the week because I didn’t have any clean clothes to wear. The guide/company advised no because of snacks lol. Apparently snacks couldn’t be adjusted a day or two. I really wanted to take the tour and just found another company who was amazing! But make sure you can control the airline if you decide to book this company 😊.

This experience was once for the books as a lifestyle photographer.I got some great shops and learned a lot. The tour guide definitely had some jokes under his belt. The driver was very polite. I wish I knew some radio stations out here because the ride was quite (Which I never mind). During tour when we went on the boat to the silk market cause a little anxiety because I can’t swim but like being on big boats. The other assistance the tour guide was very comforting and asked to take pictures to keep my mind of the size of the boat. The boat ride ended up being great.

We would highly suggest doing this tour. The guide was amazing and the insights into the markets and life in Dubai was fantastic. A must do!

Mohammad was a great tour guide with an awesome sense of humour. Learnt all sorts about the Dubai culture. Don’t leave Dubai without doing this!

Our tour guide, Tawseef, was awesome. My husband and I had the best time going into the Old Dubai and going through all the Souqs. Tawseef was great explaining the culture and history of the Emirates. It was an eye opener for us. He also gave us tips on how to shop in the souqs, which was very helpful. We enjoyed taking the Abra across the Dubai creek. We enjoyed the juices (coconut and orange, both fresh), and the little chicken and vegetarian snacks. My husband and I returned to the souqs at a later date and remembered the tips Tawseef gave us. We also took the Abra again across the bridge. It was a great tour!! Highly recommend it if its your first time in Dubai!!

Tawseef was our tour guide. He was very informative about the old Dubai and its history. I would recommend this tour.

I was picked up on time from my hotel and they had a couple more stops to make before we arrived to meet our guide. The meeting place was a general one as they had many different walking tours leaving from that location. Our guide Mohammed, checked us in and then we were off. He is a very charming, handsome and funny man. I enjoyed listening to him as much as I enjoyed looking at him. :-) He taught me so many different things about the culture, food and things in general. He also asked us a lot of questions, and to my surprise, we really didn't know The Arabs as we should. So it definitely was a lesson for me and an eye opener, so thank you Mohammed. We went to the souks, both for spices and jewelry. The spices were the most interesting to me. I loved it here, but very crowded. The guides seem to go the same vendor, so it does get a bit tricky to navigate. We stopped for a rest and Mohammed got us small bites to eat along with some very strong tea and we stopped to get some coconut water and sugar cane as refreshments as we tackled the heat. It was great. The time of year I did this tour was hot. If you plan on going in the hot season, please dress comfortably. Proper walking shoes, sunblock, a hot and sunglasses is highly recommended. Be prepared to make purchases wherever Mohammed takes you to get any deals or bargains. He knows everyone and everyone knows him and he will give you great recommendations. This tour isn't for young children. Again, would totally do again. One minor thing, it said small group, this group was about 25 deep, nothing small about that and it took away from going into places and trying to do things. A smaller scale would have been perfect. Also, please tip your guides. I am not sure how many from our group tipped him, but I would highly recommend you tipping them. Thank you Mohammed and I'll see you next year! Keep up the wonderful job that you are doing.

We had a lovely day at the Old Dubai and the souks, and we enjoyed the stories of the guide Mohammed whose insightful knowledge about the city and the history is very appreciated. I would rate this tour 10 / 10! Well done!

Toseph was a great tour guide. I saw and learned a lot on this tour. It was excellent! I would recommend it for anyone traveling solo or with friends and family.