🏨 Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour Activity

Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes

Departs: United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Explore Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed Port, a bustling hive of carpets souks, date markets and fishing boats, with this immersive tour!

Listen to an expert historian and head into the markets like a local and discover the best way to barter through Abu Dhabi's finest souks. Sample different teas, coffees and dates as you learn about the origins of Emirati cuisine.

Walk around iconic key attractions, learning about this city's origins as a seafaring and pearl farming port, as well as its exciting future. Grab a bite to eat at the fish market, or head up to Marsa Mina for our bonus track and explore their selection of food stalls and contemporary culture.

Embark on this epic foodie adventure, to discover the best food travel spots and learn about the history behind this stunning neighbourhood.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

Access to your self-guided audio tour

Audio tour provided by a local or historian

Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture

Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi

What's Not Included

Headphones

Mobile device

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 90

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Abu Dhabi

A great way to discover the authentic side of Abu Dhabi independently!

• Admission Ticket Free

Learn about the history of Mina Zayed as you stroll towards the markets. Serving as the main port in the capital of Abu Dhabi for over 40 years, Zayed Port has the distinction of being one of the regional pioneers in the UAE’s maritime industry.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carpet Souk

Peruse some of Abu Dhabi's finest selection of carpets in this traditional carpet souk. You can find everything from custom fitted chairs and curtains for majili living rooms to traditional materials like Sadu, a red, white and black thread unique to the Bedouins in this part of the world.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Abu Dhabi Dates Market

Taste delightful dates and sip Arabian coffee in Mina Zayed's Dates Market. Date fruits have been gaining popularity around the world recently due to their health benefits and caramel-like sweetness. Along with the great nutritional value, dates are high in fiber and antioxidants so have become very popular with younger people.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Al Mina Fish Market

Explore the bustling fish market while looking onto Drow Harbour. Some favorites include the Shaari (Spangled Emperor), Hamour (Orange-spotted Grouper) or Safi (White-spotted Spinefoot) as well as the Kanaad (King fish) and Gasheed (shark meat dish). If you fancy grabbing a meal, you can haggle with one of the fishermen, grab yourself a fish and grill it at the shops next door.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Al Mina Fruit and Vegetable Souk

Despite being situated next to a desert, Abu Dhabi hosts quite the selection of fruit & veg. As you walk through the market, notice the apples from Jordan, Oranges from Egypt, Onions from India and Mangosteens from Thailand.

While walking to the Plant Market, learn about the future of Mina Zayed and the properties currently in development. This matches a pattern that we’re seeing across the United Arab Emirates, with an increased focus on international tourism and redevelopment. However, these developments also have artistic and cultural value, such as the opening of Warehouse 421 nearby.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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