Souk Al Seef
- Plan for about 1.5 hours
- Al Seef
- Accessibility not confirmed
A creekside shopping and dining district in Bur Dubai built in a heritage style, with wind-tower buildings, shops, restaurants and hotels along a 1.8 km waterfront promenade. Free to walk around.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| EntryFree entry to the souk and promenade. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Friday to Sunday | 10:00–23:00 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- Evening, for a walk along the creek.
- Time needed
- About 1.5 hours
What to see
- Heritage-style lanes and wind-tower buildings on Dubai Creek
- Arabic, Emirati, Indian and international restaurants with creek views
- Over 3,000 parking spaces
- Information hubs and a 24/7 smart police station
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Souk Al Seef, Al Seef Street, Bur Dubai.
- Parking
- Over 3,000 spaces; valet parking AED 20 for 2 hours, then AED 15 per hour (VIP valet AED 105 for 3 hours).
Open the location of Souk Al Seef in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near Souk Al Seef (32 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- The buildings were completed in 2017 by Meraas in an old-Dubai style; they are not historic structures.
- Food outlets stay open until midnight from Friday to Sunday.
- Valet parking costs AED 20 for two hours, then AED 15 an hour.
- Dinner cruises can be booked at the marina counter on site.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
What time does Souk Al Seef open?
Shops open 10:00–22:00 Monday to Thursday and 10:00–23:00 Friday to Sunday. Restaurants close an hour later.
Is Souk Al Seef old?
No. It is a modern development in a traditional style, completed in 2017 along a 1.8 km stretch of the creek.
Is there parking?
Yes, more than 3,000 spaces, plus valet parking from AED 20 for two hours.
Where this information comes from
Official website: soukalseef.ae
- Valet parking, standard: soukalseef.ae, checked
- Opening hours, parking, valet rates, services: soukalseef.ae
- Description, dining: soukalseef.ae
- 1.8 km promenade, developer, completion 2017: en.wikipedia.org
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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