Al Seef Creekside

Old Dubai & Bur Dubai4.5(13k)

Estimated cost

Free

Free to walk; dining from AED 40

Opening hours

10 am – Midnight

Time needed

About 1h 15m

Outdoor

Best time to visit

Evening, when lanterns light the alleys

About

Al Seef reimagines 1950s Dubai along 1.8 km of creek frontage. Barasti-roofed alleys, coral-stone façades and floating restaurants make it a romantic evening walk, while the modern end has rooftop cafés with views of the dhows drifting past.

Things to do

Stroll the heritage souk at dusk
Dine on a floating restaurant
Grab Arabic coffee at a creekside café
Catch a water taxi towards Al Fahidi

Getting there

🚇 Metro🚶 Walk⛴️ Abra / Boat🚕 Taxi

Al Fahidi· 10 min walk

Green Line to Al Fahidi and walk 10 minutes to the creek, or take a water taxi along the creek.

Good for

💑 Couple👨‍👩‍👧 Family🎒 Solo🎉 Friendsculturalromanticpeacefulphotogenic