Old Dubai: Walking Audio Tour around Deira, Shindagha and Bur Dubai (RU)

Description

Travel to the old city of Dubai and find out how the city lived before the United Arab Emirates! This route is suitable for history lovers and anyone who wants to see an authentic image of the mecca of a beach holiday.


The tour starts near Al Ghubaiba metro station and ends near Al Ras metro station. The walk involves crossing on the water city transport.


During the tour, you will learn how the great-grandfather of the modern air conditioner works, what difficulties lay in wait for pearl divers in the deep sea, why women wear black capes and how many times a day a resident of the Emirates changes clothes. You will enjoy the peace and coolness of the streets with houses of the 19th century, you will see dresses and shoes made of gold, you will find yourself under the arches of the most beautiful and fragrant oriental bazaars. Barjili, barasti, majlis, shahada, mashikuli, abra, shyurfe, and many other details that make up the original ornament of Arab culture are waiting for you.

Included

  • Downloadable multimedia tour with audio guide (in Russian)
  •  Exciting stories from a local guide
  • Secret let into the street of the old market where religious Indian goods are sold
  • Recommendations for an authentic restaurant with local cuisine and a museum where you can drink Arabic coffee

Excluded

  • Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app 
  • Headphones — you should bring your own
  • Boat crossing ticket

Know before you go

  • Headphones 
  • Charged Smartphone

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