Traditional & Modern Dubai City Tour – with View at The Palm

Pick-up location

Dubai Hotels & Kreuzfahrtterminal Dubai (Port Rashid ,Dubai Harbour).

Tour duration

6 Hours

Private/Group

Private

Tour guide

English or choose your preferred language (German, French, Italian, and Spanish)

Age

+1

Daily

Von

AED 1,800

Pro Person

Prices

Please take note of the following details:

  • 2 guests: Total price AED 1800.
  • 4 guests: Total price AED 2000.
  • Additional participants: AED 450 per person.

Prices for extending the Dubai city tour:

  • Standard tour: 6 hours
  • From the 7th hour: AED 350 per hour.

The tour cost varies based on the number of participants, and there are no separate prices for adults and children.

Secure your reservation today, with no immediate payment necessary.

Overview

Where once only sand and desert stretched as far as the eye could see, today majestic skyscrapers rise boldly into the sky. Few cities in the world have transformed as rapidly as Dubai. But how did this astonishing evolution from a humble fishing village to a vibrant global metropolis unfold?

Highlights

  • Discover the historic Al Fahidi District (Bastakiya) and step back into Dubai’s past.
  • Photo stop at Dubai’s oldest building, a must-see for history lovers.
  • Pass by the oldest mosque and first Hindu temple in Dubai.
  • Capture stunning views at Dubai Creek and cross it on a traditional Abra water taxi.
  • Explore the bustling Spice Souk and Gold Souk, filled with aromatic herbs and glittering gold treasures.
  • Up-close photo stop at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel, the symbol of luxury.
  • Drive along Jumeirah Island and enjoy scenic coastal views.
  • Visit The View at The Palm at 240 meters for panoramic vistas of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, and Dubai skyline.
  • End the tour with a walk along the Marina Promenade, surrounded by luxurious yachts and towering skyscrapers.

Description

Start your tour with a visit to Dubai’s oldest district, Al Bastakiya, where you can take a journey back in time to discover what life in Dubai was like in the 18th and 19th centuries. Stroll through the narrow streets and alleys with your tour guide, soaking in the historic atmosphere.

Drive past Dubai’s oldest building and oldest mosque, and along a long street filled with shops, you’ll reach the Abra station, where you cross Dubai Creek on a traditional water taxi.

On the other side awaits the Spice Souk. Surrounded by mountains of aromatic herbs and spices spilling from large baskets, you’ll experience the authentic atmosphere of this traditional marketplace. Wander through the narrow corridors to the Gold Souk, home to over 170 shops and more than ten tons of gold.

Leave the historic Dubai behind and enter the modern city. Drive past Dubai World Trade Center, the first skyscraper built in 1979, as well as Downtown Dubai and the Business Bay District.

Next, enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel, one of the world’s most luxurious hotels and the first seven-star hotel, redefining modern Arabian luxury.

The tour then continues to the impressive artificial island of Palm Jumeirah. You’ll ascend to the highest building on the island, where at 240 meters you’ll be treated to a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of one of Dubai’s most spectacular locations: the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, and the majestic Dubai skyline.

The tour concludes in Dubai Marina, home to the tallest residential towers in the world. Marvel at over 200 skyscrapers, luxurious buildings, and stunning architecture as elegant yachts gently sway in the water—a truly unforgettable sight.

Participants

  • The number of participants is based on your registration. This is a VIP Dubai tour. You won’t be joined by any other guests.

Included

Hotel pick-up and return transfer.

Transfer to an air-conditioned vehicle.

Ticket for the ride on the Abra water taxi.

Your preferred tour guide language .  

Bottled water provided.

Entry ticket for the View Plam observation deck.

Meeting Point

  • The meeting point is either at your hotel lobby or at the Port Rashid or Dubai Marina Harbour terminal.
  • Please be ready in the lobby of your accommodation at the agreed pickup time.

Tour duration

  • 6-Hour City Tour – Optional Extension Available.
  • The tour lasts 6 hours including transfers, with the option to extend by 1–2 hours.
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Pick up location

  • Pick-up service is available at your hotel, apartment in Dubai, or from the Dubai cruise terminal (Port Rashid and Dubai Creek Harbour).
  • Additionally, pick-up service is also available at hotels or apartments located in Sharjah, Ajman.we can arrange a private transfer for an extra charge.

Pick up time

  • Preferred time.

Payment

  • During the tour, you can make payments using Euro, US Dollar, Pound Sterling, or the local currency AED. Please note that only cash payments are accepted, and credit cards are not accepted. Cash withdrawals from ATMs using credit cards are possible.
  • If you choose to pay in Euro, USD, Swiss Francs, or AED, the amount will be converted into AED at the banks’ daily exchange rate.
  • Alternatively, you have the option to pay in advance by bank transfer after receiving written confirmation via email.
Dubai Mall

Important information

Please note

  • The tour can be conducted in English, but you may also choose to have it in German, French, Italian, or Spanish.
  • The trip can be customized according to your preferences.
  • We can either pick you up from your hotel in Dubai or directly from the cruise ship at the Port of Dubai, Port Rashid, or Dubai Harbour Cruise Port.
  • The tour duration can be extended by 1-2 hours if desired.
  • If you’d like to book a ticket for the Burj Khalifa or Dubai Mall Aquarium, please get in touch with us.
  • The 6-hour tour duration includes transfers. After the tour, you have the option to stay at the Dubai Mall, or we can drive you back to your hotel or cruise ship.

 

Important information

  • Within 24 hours of your booking, we will automatically send you a written booking confirmation by email.
  • Please check the content and make sure in particular that the date and any pick-up times are shown correctly.
  • Please reply briefly to say that you have received the confirmation and that the details are correct. Your reply will make the booking effective.
  • Payment for the tour is made in cash in AED, Euro, Pound Sterling, or USD dollars.
  • You can cancel this tour free of charge up to 48 hours before the start. A short email to us or a phone call is sufficient.

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