See all the landmarks of Dubai and discover how it transformed from a small fishing village on the edge of the desert at Dubai Creek. Enjoy an optional lunch at the Burj Khalifa fountains, and discover the luxury stores of Dubai Mall and Emirates Mall.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide/headphones
- Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Russian
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Dubai or Dubai Internet City metro station.
Experience
Highlights
- Contrast the old and the new on a complete tour of Dubai
- See top sights such as Dubai Creek, Jumeirah Grand Mosque and the Burj Al Arab
- Savor a tasty optional lunch by the dancing fountains of the Burj Khalifa
Full description
Discover the spectacular sights of Dubai, and learn how it developed from a small fishing village on Dubai Creek to the lively metropolis of today. Visit the old district of Bastakyia, and enter Dubai Museum in the ancient fortress of Al-Fahidi.
Ride an abra (water taxi) across Dubai Creek and enjoy superb views of the city en route to Deira. Be enchanted by the exotic spices on sale in the famous Spice Souk. Then, ponder whether to buy any of the glittering souvenirs in the Gold Souk.
Stop to take photos of the Jumeirah Grand Mosque, built in the medieval Fatimid tradition. Take a photo of the iconic Burj Al Arab, before going to the Burj Khalifa for an optional lunch around the musical fountains. Head to Dubai Mall, where more than 1,200 stores and a host of world-class designers can be found.
Continue to Palm Islands to see the famous Atlantis Hotel, located at the crescent of Palm Jumeirah. Take a stroll past the luxury yachts of Dubai Marina, before driving through the ultra-modern Jumeirah Lake Towers complex en route to the Barsha area with its famous Emirates Mall and permanent skiing facility.
Includes
- Transportation
- Audio guiding in multiple languages
- Licensed English guide
- Entrance fee to Dubai Museum
- Abra fare
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Entrance to the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab
- Personal expenses
- Entrance to Ski Dubai
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please note that the National Museum of Dubai is closed on Fridays before 15:00
- Jumeirah Grand Mosque is open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08:45 to 09:45, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 09:00 to 10:00 and from 10:15 to 11:15. The mosque is closed on Fridays
- Ladies visiting the mosque must be fully covered. They are required to cover their head with a scarf and not to wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits. Men visiting the mosque should wear long trousers
- Tour departure time: tour starts at 9:00 AM, duration : approximately 9 hours
- Children policy : discount of 30% for children under 12 years old
- Languages: live guide in English and audio guiding in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Korean
- Cancellation: cancel free of charge up to 24 hours from date of service local time, after that full charge
