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From Dubai: Guided Half-Day or Full-Day Traditional Dubai City Tour

Dubai Culture and Tradition
Dubai Culture and Tradition
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Dubai Culture and Tradition

Get acquainted with Dubai's historic and modern wonders in this all-in-one city tour, complete with a convenient hotel transfer.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Dubai with this tour that will not only help you dive into the city's history with a visit to over 5 iconic spots.

  • Enjoy a seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off, marvel at Zabeel Palace, and sail across Dubai Creek on a traditional Abra.

  • Witness Dubai's old-world charm with visits to the Spice and Gold Souks. Drive past Atlantis The Palm and stop by the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab.

  • Choose between a concise 4-hour half-day tour or an extensive 10-hour full-day tour to tailor your Dubai adventure to your interests.

  • Fun Fact: The Burj Al Arab has been popularly voted to be the 8th wonder of the world.

Inclusions

  • Half-day or full-day city tour (based on option selected)

  • Expert guide

  • Round-trip shared transfers from select locations

  • Abra ride

  • Wi-Fi onboard

Exclusions

  • Food and beverages

  • Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Saiesh Phadte

Saiesh

4/5

Mar, 2024

One of a kind experience. A must do when visitng UAE. UAE trip is incomplete without this safari. The drivers are very skilled and the adrenaline rush you experience in the dune bashing is unmatched.
bharat kumar poddar, kishore kumar sureka

Bharat

5/5

Apr, 2024

Best service....audio guide are very good & friendly.. I am fully satisfied
Rajendra Nigam

Rajendra

5/5

Apr, 2024

All points not covered as mentioned in the website. 6 hours tour was ended in 4 hours.

Half-day historical expedition

Kick off the half-day tour with a visit to the ancient Al Bastakiya village and Al Fahidi cultural neighborhood, revealing Dubai's historical roots. Explore the Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort, diving into the city's past. Experience a traditional abra ride across Dubai Creek, leading to the bustling gold, spice, and textile souks. Conclude your morning with a snapshot moment at the Burj Al Arab, a symbol of modern Dubai.

Full-day discovery

The full-day option extends the journey. Post-lunch, witness contemporary landmarks like the Etihad Museum and the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, celebrating Islamic heritage. Glide on the monorail to Atlantis on Palm Jumeirah, and stroll through the Dubai Marina with a stop at the twisting Cayan Tower. The tour culminates at Dubai Mall, home to an impressive aquarium, waterfall, and fountain show.

Itinerary

4-hour half-day tour

  • Pick-up from hotel

  • Zabeel Palace photo stop

  • Bastakiya tour with a visit to a traditional house

  • Abra ride across Dubai Creek

  • Spice Souk and Gold Souq visit

  • Jumeirah Mosque or Etihad Museum drive-through

  • Islamic Art Center visit

  • Burj Al Arab photo stop

  • Drop off at Dubai Mall or hotel

10-hour full-day tour

  • Pick-up from hotel

  • Zabeel Palace photo stop

  • Museum of The Future photo stop

  • Bastakiya tour with a visit to a traditional house

  • Abra ride across Dubai Creek

  • Etihad Museum drive-through

  • Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque visit

  • Burj Al Arab photo stop

  • Monorail ride from Palm Jumeirah to Atlantis

  • JBR skyline from Palm Jumeirah photo stop

  • Dubai Marina walk with yacht club photo stop

  • Dubai Mall visit

  • Drop off at hotel

What's not allowed

  • Usage of flash and tripods is not allowed on this tour.

  • For those visiting the Mosque, shorts, beachwear, or sleeveless outfits are not permitted, as you are required to be fully covered.

Additional information

  • Transfers are only provided from centrally located hotels and residences in Dubai City (Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed, Marina, and other nearby locations).

  • If the location is far off from the pick-up points the operations team will coordinate with you.

  • Some of the locations might remain close for visits on specific days and weekends.

  • The pick-up and drop-off timing can be modified as per the trip schedule by 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and your location.

  • The stop at Jumeirah Mosque does not include a guided entrance to the Mosque. If you would like to enter, the Mosque is only open on Sat, Sun, Tue & Thu. The mosque is closed on Friday.

  • Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their heads with a scarf. Men visiting the Mosque are required to wear long trousers.

  • The tour operates every day, including Friday, but the National Museum of Dubai is closed in the morning, and guests may not be able to visit it. No refund will be given for this.

Timings

Jumeirah Mosque

  • Mon & Wed: 9am to 10am & 10:15am to 11:15am

  • Tue, Thu, Sat, & Sun: 8:45am to 9:45am

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.

  • While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.

  • If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.

  • Hotel Pick ups is applicable to all hotels in Dubai Deira / Bur Dubai / Downtown / Sheikh Zayed Road / Mall of Emirates / Jumeirah / Palm Jumeirah / Marina area.

  • Additional charge of USD 15 applies for pick up from Sharjah, Jebel Ali or Ajman Hotels (to be paid at pickup).

  • On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

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