Deira Travel Guide

Dubai

A bustling street with a prominent sign reading "Dubai City of Gold" and various shops, including jewelry stores.
A crowded indoor market with wooden beams and hanging lights.
A bustling market with various goods on display, including bags of spices and other items.
A variety of dried herbs and spices, including cinnamon sticks, dried flowers, and possibly turmeric.
A jewelry store with glass display cases filled with gold jewelry.

Stay near popular Deira attractions

A display of various gold jewelry items, including bangles, necklaces, and earrings, in a store.
Photo by Suzanne Vidal
Open Photo by Suzanne Vidal

Gold Souk

8.6/10 (11,103 reviews)
This world-famous market dazzles with its precious metals and gem stones displayed in hundreds of windows.
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Things to do

Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma

£23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, ATV Bikes, Camels, Sandsurf & BBQ at Al Khayma
Burj Khalifa - 124th Flr. At The Top Ticket with Gray Line

Burj Khalifa - At The Top 124th Floor Observation Deck Tickets

£39
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Burj Khalifa - At The Top 124th Floor Observation Deck Tickets
Burj Khalifa 124 & Lunch or Dinner at Rooftop, The Burj Club

Burj Khalifa: Level 124, 125 & The Burj Club 3-Course Meal

£67
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Burj Khalifa: Level 124, 125 & The Burj Club 3-Course Meal
Picture 1 for Activity Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience

Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience

£163
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Dinner in the Sky Experience
Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

£15
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks
Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer

Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer

£7
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer
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Top hotels in Deira

Gulf Star Hotel

Gulf Star Hotel

Deira, Naif, Dubai, UAE Dubai Dubai
The price is £38 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£38
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Gold Souk and Dubai Creek are located nearby.
Gulf Star Hotel
Kingsgate Clock Tower Hotel by Millennium

Kingsgate Clock Tower Hotel by Millennium

3 out of 5
Clock Tower Roundabout Dubai Dubai
The price is £39 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£39
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Dubai Creek and Gold Souk are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful Close to shops Transport Restaurants Malls Staff were incredible So helpful Quiet as in a back street Amenities amazing Fridge Kettle with ingredients for tea/coffee Shower hot and great pressure Aircon was quiet Has pool Small internal cafe Thanks to the staff for their ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Kingsgate Clock Tower Hotel by Millennium
Reya Creek Hotel

Reya Creek Hotel

Port Saeed Street Dubai Dubai
The price is £41 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£41
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dubai Creek and Gold Souk are located ...
8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)
"Not bad for a short stay while in country for a long layover."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Reya Creek Hotel
Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG

3 out of 5
Kahraba South East Dubai
The price is £59 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
£59
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mall of the Emirates and Marina ...
Holiday Inn Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle by IHG
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Al Waha St Dubai Dubai
The price is £48 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£48
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates are located ...
Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
The price is £54 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£54
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
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Where to stay in Deira

Find the best Deira areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with a large fountain display in the center, surrounded by illuminated buildings and a bridge with people on it.
Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Open Photo by Image courtesy of the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar are top sights in Downtown Dubai, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Dubai Trolley Station 1 Tram Station or Dubai Trolley Station 2 Tram Station to see more sights in the area.

A wicker chair with striped cushions overlooking a coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

Palm Jumeirah

Travellers love Palm Jumeirah for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Dubai by jumping on the metro at Nakheel Mall Station or The Pointe Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Palm Jumeirah Mall and Aquaventure.

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings and a traditional boat docked at a marina.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

Dubai Marina

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dubai Marina. Check out top attractions like Marina Beach and Dubai Marina Mall, and jump on the metro at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Stop or Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 Tram Station to see more of the city.

A coastal cityscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and a skyline of tall buildings.

Jumeirah Beach Residence

A bustling marina amazing beaches and top sights from Marina Beach to The Walk – discover Jumeirah Beach Residence, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A nighttime aerial view of a city with a prominent skyscraper, illuminated roads, and a body of water.

Business Bay

If you're spending time in Business Bay, you might enjoy attractions like Godolphin's Al Quoz Stables and Taj Dubai. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Business Bay Station to see more of the city.

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