Dubai’s Spice Souk is a traditional market in Al Ras, Deira, at 26 34 St. It’s close to Dubai Creek and a three-minute walk from the Gold Souk, so you can pair the market with a visit to Deira’s other traditional souks.
- Location: Al Ras, Deira, at 26 34 St, Dubai.
- Creek crossing: RTA abra routes connect Deira Old Souq with Bur Dubai and other creek-side stops.
Where is the Spice Souk in Deira?
The Spice Souk is in Al Ras, within Deira’s traditional market district. For a map or taxi directions, use its street address: 26 34 St, Dubai. Dubai’s traditional souks continue to serve as commercial centres and shopping areas.
The Spice Souk is about 8 minutes by car or 49 minutes on foot from Tulip Creek, an aparthotel in Dubai. The visit fits naturally alongside other stops in the souk district.
How do you get to the Spice Souk by metro, bus or abra?
Al Ras and Gold Souq stations on the Green Line are each about a five-minute walk from the Gold Souk. From there, the Spice Souk is a further three-minute walk. Buses T10, 5, C09 and C28 serve stops near the Gold Souk and Deira Old Souq.
Traditional abra services run between Deira Old Souq and Bur Dubai, as well as on routes connecting Al Sabkha, Al Fahidi and Deira Old Souq. The Deira Old Souq–Bur Dubai crossing costs AED 1 per passenger per trip when paid in cash.
Commuter services on the creek routes cost AED 2; payment options include cash, nol, credit or debit card at stations. Private traditional motorized abra charters cost AED 120 per hour.
If you’re planning a transfer as part of a wider Deira trip, how to get around Deira by metro, bus and abra covers the area’s transport connections.
What can you combine with a Spice Souk visit?
The Gold Souk is the closest named market to add to your route, a three-minute walk from the Spice Souk. The Perfume Souk is a five-minute walk from the Gold Souk, and the Textile Souk is also part of the traditional souk group. Together, these markets form part of Dubai’s working commercial district rather than a single-purpose attraction.
For a creek-side outing, the abra crossing can connect a Deira market visit with stops on the Bur Dubai side. If you want to add a historic neighbourhood to the day, the Al Fahidi and Dubai Creek day route brings those subjects together.
The Gold Souk’s location and creek crossing can help you plan that market stop.
What should you know before visiting?
Abra timetables vary by route and day. For example, the Dubai Old Souq–Baniyas route (CR3) operates Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 23:45 and Sunday from 10:00 to 23:45. Timings may differ during Ramadan and public holidays, so check the official site before you go.
For route-specific timing questions, ask at the customer-service office inside the abra station. Dubai Municipality’s contact number is +971 4 221 5555.
FAQs
Where exactly is the Spice Souk?
It’s in Al Ras, Deira, at 26 34 St, Dubai.
How far is the Spice Souk from the Gold Souk?
It’s a three-minute walk from the Gold Souk.
Which metro stations serve the souk area?
Al Ras and Gold Souq stations on the Green Line are about a five-minute walk from the Gold Souk.
How much does an abra crossing cost?
The traditional motorized Deira Old Souq–Bur Dubai crossing costs AED 1 per passenger per trip when paid in cash. Other creek routes cost AED 2.