Dubai walking route: Gold Souk to Burj Khalifa
Explore Dubai's diverse landmarks across 68.6 km, from the historic Gold Souk and Old Town along Dubai Creek to modern attractions like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the Palm Jumeirah. This 40-minute route connects traditional souks with contemporary developments including Business Bay, Blue Waters, and Dubai Expo City.
- Distance
- 68.6 km
- Duration
- 13 h 43 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Dubai Old Town
- End
- Palm Jumeirah
- Stops
- 9
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Dubai Old Town — Historic area along Dubai Creek featuring traditional architecture and cultural heritage
- Old Dubai (Dubai Old Town) — Historic area along Dubai Creek featuring traditional architecture and cultural heritage
- Gold Souk — Traditional marketplace with 380+ gold vendors located along Dubai Creek
- Dubai Mall — Large shopping mall in Downtown Dubai featuring aquarium and fountain
- Burj Khalifa — World's tallest building located in Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay — Commercial district connected to Dubai Creek
- Blue Waters
- Dubai Expo City — Former World Expo 2020 site transformed into mixed-use development
- Palm Jumeirah — Man-made island with monorail system connecting multiple stations
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Use water taxis on Dubai Creek to cross between Old Dubai and other areas; they cost around 50 cents and run throughout the day.
- Tip
- Gold Souk has 380 vendors, making it competitive and helping drive down gold prices due to market exchange rates.
- Transport
- Use Dubai Metro (modern rail system with train and tram) to travel between areas like Deira and Dubai Marina; journey takes about 1 hour by car depending on traffic.
- Where to stay
- 2-bedroom accommodations near Marina cost around $135/night in summer months (May-September); includes kitchen, living room, washer, dryer; prices higher other months plus taxes.
- Tip
- Boat tours around Dubai Marina cost approximately 60 AED per person; private tours and catamaran/speedboat rentals available for ocean access.
- Tip
- Burj Khalifa Sky Lounge VIP tickets cost about 200 AED per person; elevators go from floor 0 to 124, then 124 to 154; best floor reportedly is 174 but not open to public.
- Save money
- Dubai Fountain shows are free; begin at 6 PM and run hourly until 11 PM, each lasting about 5 minutes.
- Tip
- Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis costs 115 AED per person (approximately $31.50); snorkeling/diving with fish costs $170-200 per person.
- Where to stay
- Atlantis Hotel nightly rates range $330-350 depending on occupancy; includes beach access, Aqua Venture water park, bowling alley, pools, and bar.
- Tip
- Top of the Palm observation deck at level 52 costs 158 AED per person; upgrade to level 54 costs additional 100 AED for 360-degree unobstructed views.
- Timing
- Summer months (May-September) are hot and painful; winter and spring months are better times to visit Dubai for outdoor activities.
- Tip
- Monorail to Palm Jumeirah has 5 stations: Palm Gateway, Palm Etihad Park, Nakheel Mall, The Point, and Atlantis; most stations near completion as of video date.