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

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

By Vidi Guides
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$31 per adult
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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

Activity location

  • Zayed Port
    • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mina Zayed
    • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$30.72 x 1 AdultNZ$30.72
Total
Price is NZ$30.72

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocation Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccess to your self-guided audio tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • What's includedWhat's includedAudio tour provided by a local or historian
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHeadphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMobile device

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Abu Dhabi (Pass by)
A great way to discover the authentic side of Abu Dhabi independently!
Zayed Port
  • 5m
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.
Carpet Souk
  • 5m
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.
Mina Zayed
  • 5m
Marvel at Abu Dhabi's stunning skyline as you enter Zayed port. Get a closer look at the Mina Dhow Harbour, a great place to learn about the origins of this beautiful city. Abu Dhabi is an archipelago made up of over 200 islands! The ground we’re walking on right now isn’t physically connected to the mainland apart from bridges.
Zadina Dates
  • 5m
Stop by the Al Foah Dates company to discover the history of Abu Dhabi's long relationship with Palm Trees and Dates. Here at the Al Foah Date company, we’ll learn a bit more about their distribution and how many are exported around the world each year.
Bab Al Madina Karak
  • 5m
Try traditional Emirati tea at the City Gate Restaurant. It’s a truly delightful drink that gained popularity in the last couple of decades and made space for itself in every Emirati’s heart. Claiming its well-deserved place in the Emirati cuisine and the larger taste palate of every Abu Dhabi resident. It’s preferred for its sweet sugary taste, rich milky profile and refreshing caffeine boost.
Abu Dhabi Dates Market
  • 5m
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 fibre and antioxidants so have become very popular with younger people.
Al Mina Fish Market
  • 5m
Explore the bustling fish market while looking onto Drow Harbour. Some favourites 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.
Marsa Mina
  • 5m
Enjoy our Bonus Track, head up to Marsa Mina to explore their selection of food stalls and contemporary culture. Don’t forget to take in the astonishing view of the Persian Gulf as you enjoy this ambient waterfront. This really is the perfect place to wrap up today’s tour, surrounded by traditional and contemporary cuisine right by the waterfront.
Al Mina Fruit and Vegetable Souk
  • 10m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESZayed Port
    • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMina Zayed
    • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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