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Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour

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Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour
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iconOffered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Discover the landmarks of Dubai old and new on a half-day guided city tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, get to know modern Dubai, seeing Dubai Marina, the Burj Al Arab, and meg-tall Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest tower. Plus, delve into historical Dubai with visits to Al Bastakiya, Dubai Museum, and the Gold and Spice Souks, plus an ‘abra’ water taxi ride on Dubai Creek. Hotel, port, and central pickup and drop-off included.
  • See top Dubai sights including the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab
  • Visit Dubai Museum and ride an ‘abra’ boat across Dubai Creek
  • Learn about Dubai’s history and culture
  • Air-conditioned transport, museum entrance fee, plus hotel, port, and central pickup and drop-off included

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Short stops mean that this tour fits as much as possible into one morning—ideal for first-time visitors.
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Air conditioned vehicle with Professional guide English speaking
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please see the important note)
Photopstop outside Atlantis the Palm
Abra boat ride across the creek
Tour is a complete tour of Dubai that covers both old and modern Dubai.
Drivealong and photostop at Palm Island - eighth wonder of the world
Photostop for Burj Al Arab - the luxury 7 star hotel
Stop at the Jumeira beach
Blue Mosque visit - Mosque of Jumeirah
Dubai Marina and the Marina walk
Ski Dubai (outside)
Dubai Skyline , Downtown Dubai
Photostop Burj Khalifa - worlds tallest building
Drivealong and photostop the Zabeel Rulers Palace
Dubai Frame photo
Deira creek photostop
Ancient cooling systems - the wind towers
Admission included to the Dubai Museum - understand the culture and tradition of the Arabs
Walking through the famous Dubai gold souk
Walk through the Aromatic spice souk of Dubai
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
INDIVIDUAL GUEST PICKUP :- If the booking is for one person the guest will be requested to come to a close by common pick up hotel which will be one of the centrally located hotels. If the guest request to have pick up from the hotel of their stay will be charged USD 8 per person and they can pay locally. This is only applicable for those guest staying at centrally located hotels. However, if there is more than one booking from the same hotel we will pickup up from the same hotel. The agency do not accept any claim or compensation in this regard.
Entry inside Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Ski Dubai

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
If the number of guest are 2 or more, we do pick up from all hotels in the Emirates Dubai. Please remember Dubai is a city with many hotels are next to each other - therefore we stop at a known p;lace and guide you to the vehicle. The locations included in our pickup area are Deira area, Bur Dubai, Down town including Burj Khalifa areas, all around Sheikh Zayed road, Barsha, T-com, Media city, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Residents and Jumeirah Lake Towers,

Outside city limit participants and individuals (one person bookings) pickup locations and their pickup points:-
Ghusais, Nahada, Muhaishna and other emirates report at Ibis Al Rigga or Hyatt Place Al Rigga,
Silicon Oasis, Discovery garden, DIP, Jebel Ali, Studio city, J.village, Arabian raches, Dubai Land international city and all outskirts locations must report at the Marina mall main entrance.

IMPORTANT:- Since we are not charging supplements for booking with one person, therefore hotel pickup is not offered; whereas we suggest a close by hotel or come to common pickup point as mentioned above. Our apologies unable to bear the relocation cost or accept claims as the products sold at a very budget price.

Ports

  • Dubai Cruise Terminal (pickup start anytime between 08.20AM to 09.00AM)
  • The pickup start at 8 AM to 08-45 AM for guest staying in JBR, Palm Island, Barsha, JLT, Down town then transfer to Deira- all the other guest will be picked up from 08.00AM to 09.15 AM depend on hotel location.


Departure Time

8:00 AM
After pickup from your Dubai hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to your first landmark: Dubai Marina, where high-rise residences frame an artificial waterway.

View the palm-dotted Dubai Marina Walk, and admire the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), where cloud-piercing residential towers gaze over the Arabian Gulf. Continue to palm-shaped Palm Jumeirah island, and view the upscale boulevards of villas here before snapping photos of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel.

Call at the Blue Mosque, modeled on Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, and enjoy a guided interior tour (subject to prayer times and festival closures) to admire its Ottoman-inspired architecture. Marvel at the Burj Khalifa, the planet’s tallest building, and Dubai Mall, and pass landmarks including the Dubai World Trade Center and royal palace on route to old Dubai.

Here, discover the wind towers and courtyards of Al Bastakiya, Dubai’s oldest quarter, and chart the city’s history at Dubai Museum. Take in the Heritage Village and Souk Al Kabeer, and ride an abra across Dubai Creek to Deira’s souks. Stroll through the traditional Gold Souk and Spice Souk, perhaps purchasing goodies (own expense) on route.

Your tour then finishes back at the original start point.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Burj Al Arab
The one and the only 7 star hotel - made in the shape of sail located in a man made island on the Arabian sea. We will stop for a photo shoot.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
The Dubai Heritage Village
This is the historical city of old Dubai - the birth place of Dubai. We will visit the Al fahidi fort which is turned into Dubai museum. We will see the ancient air conditioning system. We will walking passing through the old city of Dubai. We will make a visit to the Dubai museum
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Dubai Gold Souk
Worlds largest and historical souk - which has billions of dollar gold and diamonds displayed. The beauty is great and you will not feel to return.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Palm Jumeirah
It is a man made Island in the shape of a Palm tree in the middle of Gulf of Arabia. It has a lenth of 6 KMS and got a water breaker with 12 KMS of length. Our tour offer from the beginning to end of the Plam Island. It is an unbelievable creation of the 21st century therefore we call it as the 8th wounder of the world.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Burj Khalifa
This is the place where world's tallest building the Burj Khalifa is located. We will make the photo of the Burj Khalifa. We will passing the most beautiful boulevards of the down town. Down town is one of most beautiful smart cities in the world
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
The Dubai Museum which is built in the Al Fahidi fort - century old fort build to collect the tax. The museum has good collections, well maintained and it is as beautiful as British museums.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Sheikh Zayed Road
The so called "mini Manhattan" as days passed Dubai with its beauty continued is construction pace now the existing Manhattan is mini and Dubai became the home of so many world's most beautiful building. We will be driving through these area to see the most modern city of Dubai
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Free pickup and drop off offered from almost 500 hotels in Dubai. Dubai Museum is closed on Friday . Inside museum visit is not possible on Friday's, however you can see the forts from outside and we will take you thee for a photostop. On friday some of the shops inside spice and gold souk will be closed.
  • Hotel pickups commence between 8am - 930am approx. All days except Fridays, the 8 AM pickup start from new Dubai and transfer to old Dubai.
  • No pickup is offers from Arabian ranches, Jebel Ali, Silicon Oasis, Dragon mart area, Mirdif, Al Nahda, Muhaisnah, Ghusais, Mamzar, Naif, Sabka, Al Ras these places are far from city limit.
  • Tour operators buses are prohibited by law to pickup the guests from residence.
  • INDIVIDUAL GUEST PICKUP :- If the booking is for one person the guest will be requested to come to a close by common pick up hotel which will be one of the centrally located hotels. If the guest request to have pick up from the hotel of their stay will be charged USD 8 per person and they can pay locally. This is only applicable for those guest staying at centrally located hotels. However, if there is more than one booking from the same hotel we will pickup up from the same hotel. The agency do not accept any claim or compensation in this regard.
  • Luggage transfers are not included in the tour prices, if any luggage must be informed in advance supplementary charges apply
  • Infant seat available, charges apply
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • If the booking is for one person guest are requested to contact us at least 24 hrs prior to the tour - so that we will be able to let the guest know which is their pickup. The agency will not be held responsible - if you are not aware of your location or if you are unable to join the tour
  • Tour is offered only tourist . The tour is restricted to people holding UAE residence visa - due to insurance issues.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • OPERATED BY ABC Tourism LLC

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Dubai City Tour with Guide - Old and New Dubai sightseeing tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Get your cameras ready as the bus doesn’t stop at all famous locations." See review
  • "Don't expect to see everything what they write here and be prepared to spend a lot of time in the bus, because the whole of Dubai is a big traffic jam." See review
  • "It is a good start when you don't spend much time in the city." See review

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Recommended as a start
Natalia_K
, Nov 2020
The tour was informative and just what you need to start your acquaintance with Dubai. Not too long not too short, just enough not to get tired and see the important places of interest with adequate details.
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Thank you so much for your kind review. You have explained everything in simple and beautiful words. We wish you all the best.. Stay Safe and stay Healthy.. Good Luck!
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Fabulous experience and knowledgable guide!
Jenna_R
, Oct 2020
Fantastic way to get some base knowledge of the city while taking in the insta-worthy architecture! We travelled as a group of 6, ranging from 24-73yrs old. Naim and Roshan were a fantastic duo to take us around the city and give us insight into the history of Dubai. I would highly recommend doing this at the start of your trip as they also provide a few handy translations and info about traditions and local customs which are good to know as you go around :)
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Thanks a lot for your wonderful review.. It was our pleasure to assist you.. We wish you good health and sucess!
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Worth the money
akansha_s
, Aug 2020
It was great and guide was very understanding. Our tour was for about 5 hours and it was worth the money
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Old & New Dubai City Tour in 4 hours
Kal_K
, Mar 2020
Highly recommended! Very fast pace small group city tour of Old & New Dubai with an informative English speaking guide. A great way to see all the highlights in Dubai in a short period of time. Great way to get familiarize ourselves with Dubai and then go back and spend more time at the places we enjoyed the most. Our tour guide was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in an air conditioned van. First stop was a photo op at a very picturesque site with the Bhurj Khalifa in the background. Another great photo opportunity at Za'abeel Palace where all that glitters yellow is gold including the street lamps and street signs. The Dubai Museum was our next stop , a beautiful Museum with lots of exhibits, wished we had more time to spend here. I felt a little rushed. Then on our way to Dubai Creek to board an "abra" boat to cross Dubai Creek. What an interesting experience in this less than 5 min ride across the creek. Arriving at the Grand Souk Deira, we tasted some spices and then toured the Gold Souk. I had to be reminded it's a City Tour not a Shopping Tour, as I wished for more shopping time. Then a short drive to Al Safa Mosque in Dubai where I was loaned a burka to wear inside the Mosque. Absolutely stunning Mosque with beautiful architecture, so very clean. Lots of time to look around and take photos. Our driver headed out to a Public Beach called Umm Suqeim Beach, very windy and high waves. Nice beach photo op with the Burj Al Arab Jumeriah in the background. Hopped back in the air conditioned bus and headed for the Jumeirah Palm beach , lovely setting with the Atlantis Resort in the background.
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Dear Guest, Many thanks for your genuine feedback.. this keeps us going.. Hope to serve you again.
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Old and New Dubai
Anne_C
, Mar 2020
It was a very comprehensive tour and very interesting. The guide was very informative and we really enjoyed it. Plenty of stops for photos. Highly recommended.
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Dear Guest, Many thanks for your genuine feedback.. this keeps us going.. Hope to serve you again.
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First visit to Dubai
Gloria_B
, Mar 2020
Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. It was hectic. Need more time to enjoy the places we visited.
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Thanks a lot for your kind review. We wish you all the very best!
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Excellent Overview
JMUSA
, Mar 2020
The tour guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable and funny. We saw a lot of good sites during our time. I recommend this tour to see an overview of the city.
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Great for the first day in a new city
Della
, Mar 2020
A great way to get your bearings on a first visit. We saw all the major landmarks which was brilliant. Friendly, very knowledgeable guide.
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Thank you so much for your kind review. We wish you all the best and good luck.
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Great Tour
Sandra_G
, Mar 2020
Great tour with a lot of information. My tour guide, Rafik knows a lot about Dubai and he was kind to take pictures of my friend and I, show us around etc. however, would have appreciated a lunch stop.
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Excellent
AMESH
, Feb 2020
Very memorable tour,Nice guide and explained the history of UAE.Timely pick up and drop off from hotel.
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