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Walks of Dubai DMC & Experiences
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Walks of Dubai DMC & Experiences is a tour operator focused on guided Dubai experiences, especially Old Dubai walks through historic districts, souks and the Creek. Its tours combine local history and culture with food tastings, shopping guidance and traditional abra rides.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
4,407 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Souk guidance
Tours include practical advice on bargaining, spotting scams and judging fair prices for products in the markets.
Food tastings
Several Old Dubai walks include plentiful local tastings, drinks and treats such as camel milk dates and watermelon juice.
Abra ride
The traditional boat crossing on Dubai Creek adds a useful link between the historic district and the spice and gold souks.
Small groups
One food-and-walking tour had around 10 people, giving it a personal feel while keeping a social atmosphere.
Flexible pacing
Guides have adjusted routes and pace around guest requests, interests and mobility within the group.
Comfortable transport
Some city tours include hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and snacks such as shawarma.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask prices. Use the guides’ local price ranges and bargaining advice before buying in the souks, especially to avoid inflated tourist prices.
Watch zeros. Check the amount carefully before paying: one review specifically warns shoppers to look out for extra zeros on market prices.
Check food scope. If food is your main reason for booking, confirm the itinerary first; one walking option includes only one food stop rather than a gastronomic tour.
Allow shopping time. Expect browsing and purchases during the market walk; one itinerary allowed about 35 minutes for shopping before regrouping.
Expect walking. Choose comfortable footwear and allow time for a leisurely route through Old Dubai, with frequent stops and an abra crossing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Bank Street Building
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Old Town Creek, museums, souks, and food tour
A broad Old Dubai itinerary combining the Creek, museums, markets and food stops.
Dubai Aladdin Walking tour
A walking experience through Old Dubai, the Creek and souks with tastings and market guidance.
Common Concerns
Limited gold souk
The gold market stop is mainly jewellery shops, and one visitor felt the area received little explanation.
Light food stop
At least one Old Dubai option has only a single food stop, so it should not be booked as a full gastronomic tour.
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The Bottom Line
Walks of Dubai DMC & Experiences is a tour operator whose reviews focus most strongly on guided Old Dubai experiences. You can explore the Old Town, Creek, museums and souks, cross the water by abra, and learn how to bargain without paying inflated tourist prices. Several itineraries also include local food and drink tastings.
The Old Dubai walks are valuable because the guides explain the history and culture behind the streets rather than treating the route as a photo stop. Reviews mention the Spice Souk, Gold Souk, historic districts, traditional markets and street-food tastings, with some groups kept to around 10 people. A few city tours broaden the picture with modern landmarks and hotel transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
There are a couple of details to check before booking. The Gold Souk is largely jewellery shops, and one reviewer felt it had limited explanation. Another noted that their option included only one food stop, so it should not be confused with a dedicated gastronomic tour.
If you plan to shop, listen closely to the advice on fair price ranges, bargaining and checking for extra zeros before paying. The tours are generally described as leisurely, organised and adaptable to the group’s pace.