Textile Souk (Old Souk, Bur Dubai)
- Plan for about 45 minutes
- Bur Dubai
- Accessibility not confirmed
The Old Textile Souk in Bur Dubai is a traditional covered market along Dubai Creek, selling fabrics and souvenirs. The Spice and Gold souks are directly across the water, a short abra ride away.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| EntryFree entry to the market lanes. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
What to see
- Traditional covered market lanes on the Bur Dubai side of the creek
- Fabrics, scarves and souvenirs
- Abra boats across the creek to the Deira souks
- A short walk from Al Fahidi and Al Seef
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for the Old Souk (Textile Souk) in Bur Dubai, by the abra station.
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Staying close by: hotels near Textile Souk (32 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- Entry is free.
- Official opening hours were not published on an official page we could check, and some traders close for a break in the afternoon.
- The market has become more tourist-focused over time, so compare prices and bargain politely.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Where is the Textile Souk?
In Bur Dubai, along Dubai Creek. The Spice Souk and Gold Souk are opposite, on the Deira side.
How do I get from the Textile Souk to the Gold Souk?
Take an abra, a traditional wooden boat, across the creek to Deira.
Is the Textile Souk open on Fridays?
We could not confirm Friday hours from an official source; many traders open later on Fridays, so plan for the evening.
Where this information comes from
- Location, history, abra link to Deira souks, coordinates: en.wikipedia.org
- Textiles Souq linked to the Deira heritage trails: dm.gov.ae
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