When you think of Dubai, most people think of flashy modern buildings and luxury resorts. Beyond this, there is a fascinating historical side to Dubai. The Essential Free Tour Dubai has been designed to encourage visitors to look beyond the glitz and glamor and discover some of Dubai’s best-kept secrets as well as show them some of the main landmarks in the city. Most tours will start around the Dubai Museum, which is housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, one of the oldest buildings in the city. The museum has spectacular exhibits and offers full sensory exhibits that transport visitors back to the old Dubai. Here you can get the perfect introduction to the history of Dubai and how it came to be the city that it is today.

Following this introduction, guests on the Free Essential Tour Dubai will navigate the winding streets of the historical Bastakiya Quarter. Here, guests will find an array of old-style tearooms, modern cafés, and art galleries. This quarter is also home to the Grand Mosque, a stunning structure that plays a huge role in the everyday lives of people in the city. A short distance from here is Dubai Creek, where the modern meets the old, and luxury yachts and traditional dhows sail side by side. It’s the perfect place to stop and take some unforgettable photos or even just pause to take in the views. Guests on the tour will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in some of the bustling souks that can be found along the creek.

Guests on the Free Essential Tour will also learn about the fascinating Heritage Village Dubai. This village has been carefully constructed to showcase what life was like. Here, guests will be able to visit traditional homes as well as see artisans in action, making their goods using methods that are hundreds of years old. Next to here is the Diving Village Dubai, where travelers can have an in-depth look at the pearling industry and also see the traditional methods used to build boats. During the tour, please feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you like; they will be more than happy to answer them. And, of course, all participants on the tour will come away with a host of recommendations and tips for the rest of their stay.