The Old Souk (also known as the Textile Souk or Bur Dubai Souk) is a traditional souk with a large number of small stores selling a wide range of products including fabrics, clothes (including the UAE national dress), footwear, and souvenirs. Numerous tailors also ply their trade here.

The souk is located in Bur Dubai, on the southern side of the Creek. Visitors travelling by Metro can alight at either Sharaf DG Metro Station or Al Ghubaiba Metro Station. It’s also possible to reach the souk from Deira by abra (traditional water taxi).
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near Old Souk include:
- Dubai Museum (0.1 miles) - Offers a fascinating insight into the city's heritage and culture
- Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (0.4 miles) - Offers numerous tours and activities
- Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House (0.4 miles) - Once the home of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai between 1912 and 1958
- Heritage and Diving Village (0.4 miles) - Living museums where visitors can look back in time and explore Dubai's past
Nearby Cinemas
Cinemas near Old Souk include:
- VOX Cinemas City Centre Al Shindagha (0.5 miles) - 7-screen cinema at City Centre Al Shindagha.
- VOX Cinemas BurJuman (0.9 miles) - 14-screen cinema at the BurJuman shopping mall.
Nearby Shoppping
Places to shop near Old Souk include:
- Spice Souk (0.3 miles) - Market selling herbs and spices
- Gold Souk (0.5 miles) - Large number of shops selling jewellery
- Al Khaleej Centre (0.5 miles) - Mall with stores selling computers and electronics
- Perfume Souk (0.5 miles) - Offers perfumes and fragrances
- City Centre Al Shindagha (0.5 miles) - Shopping mall in Al Shindagha. Stores include Carrefour, Babyshop, Max, and Splash.
- Al Ain Centre (0.5 miles) - Mall in Bur Dubai
- Al Seef (0.7 miles) - Waterfront development on the Dubai Creek.
- BurJuman (0.9 miles) - Located in Bur Dubai, BurJuman is a classic, family-friendly community mall with an eclectic mix of stores to suit every taste.
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Old Souk include:
- Karachi Darbar (0.2 miles) - Cheap restaurant offering a variety of Pakistani, Indian, and Chinese dishes.
- Sind Punjab (0.3 miles) - Hole-in-the-wall restaurant established in 1977. Offers authentic Punjabi cuisine. Great butter chicken. Located in Meena Bazaar.
- XVA Cafe (0.3 miles) - Courtyard restaurant at the XVA Art Hotel. Peaceful atmosphere. Offers vegetarian Arabic dishes.
- Arabian Tea House (0.3 miles) - Outdoor cafe in Bur Dubai. Relaxed courtyard setting with tables shaded by canopies. Offers more than 100 varieties of tea from all corners of the globe. Food menu includes Arabic breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, and BBQ dishes.
- Al Ustad Special Kabab (0.4 miles) - Legendary Iranian restaurant. One of the best budget restaurants in Dubai. Founded in 1978. Aka Special Ostadi Restaurant.
- Danial Restaurant (0.9 miles) - Buffet restaurant. Good range of dishes. Good value for money.
- Cantina 1810 (0.9 miles) - Mexican restaurant on the ground floor of the Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai. Indoor and outdoor dining areas. Live music. Licensed.
- Aseelah (1 miles) - Arabic restaurant at the Radisson Blu. Licensed. Entertainment and belly dancing.
- The Pub (1 miles) - British-style pub. Cosy interior with wood-panelled walls.
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near Old Souk include:
- Grand Nova Hotel (0.1 miles)
- Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa (0.2 miles)
- New Penninsula Hotel (0.3 miles)
- Gateway Hotel (0.4 miles)
- York International Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Galaxy Plaza Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Ascot Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Hyde Park Hotel (0.5 miles)
- DreamWhite Hotel (0.5 miles)
- OYO 314 24 Gold Hotel (0.5 miles)
- Al Khoory Inn Bur Dubai (0.5 miles)
- Orchid Vue Hotel (0.6 miles)
- Al Khaleej Grand Hotel (0.6 miles)
- Downtown Hotel (0.6 miles)
- Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton (0.6 miles)
- OYO 578 Oasis Deira Hotel (0.6 miles)
- Howard Johnson Bur Dubai (0.7 miles)
- Best Western Plus Pearl Creek (0.7 miles)
- TANHA HOTEL (0.7 miles)
- Raviz Center Point Hotel (0.7 miles)
- OYO 140 Al Hashemi Hotel (0.7 miles)
- Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square (0.7 miles)
- Majestic City Retreat Hotel ( Formerly Majestic Hotel Tower) (0.7 miles)
- Holiday Inn Bur Dubai - Embassy District (0.8 miles)
- White Fort Hotel (0.8 miles)
- Carlton Tower Hotel (0.8 miles)
- Better Living Hotel Apartments (0.8 miles)
- Grayton Hotel (0.8 miles)
- Phoenicia Hotel (0.8 miles)
- Mount Royal Hotel (0.8 miles)
- Sun and Sands Plaza Hotel (0.8 miles)
- Landmark Plaza Hotel (0.8 miles)
- The Canvas Hotel Dubai – MGallery (0.8 miles)
- Sahar Hotel (0.8 miles)
- Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai (0.9 miles)
- Sea View Hotel Dubai (0.9 miles)
- Central Paris Hotel, Baniyas Square (0.9 miles)
- Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel (0.9 miles)
- Manhattan Avenue Hotel (0.9 miles)
- City Seasons Towers Hotel Bur Dubai (0.9 miles)
- Deema Hotel (0.9 miles)
- Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai (0.9 miles)
- Grand Excelsior Hotel - Bur Dubai (1 miles)
- Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel (1 miles)
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek (1 miles)
- Fal Hotel L.L.C (1 miles)
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Old Souk
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Bur Dubai
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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