Old Dubai: Abra, Spice Souk & Real Emirati Breakfast
Yasmine Al-Hassan · Dubai
Across the Creek by traditional abra boat, through the Spice Souk as it's been for 200 years, and to a café in Bur Dubai where Emirati and Indian traders have eaten together every morning for three generations. Breakfast here costs 8 dirhams.
With Yasmine Al-Hassan · Baniyas Road abra station, Deira side
About
What makes it unique
The spice merchant whose family has run the same stall since 1947 — he'll tell you about the city when the Creek was how everything arrived.
What's included
Abra crossing, spice souk with tasting, Emirati breakfast, karak tea
Who is it for
People who want to understand what Dubai was before it became what it is.
What you'll feel
Old Dubai is a completely different city. You'll feel like you've gone back in time 50 years.
Book
USD 80 / person
per person