The Golden City - Half Day Dubai City Tour

The Golden City - Half Day Dubai City Tour

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Sample the historic sites and cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive 4-hour guided tour. Pass all the famous landmarks, such as the Burj Al Arab, cruise the creek in a water taxi, take some beautiful photos, and shop in the gold souk.

Highlights

See the historic sites of Dubai
Stop to take photos of the famous Burj Al Arab
Take an abra cruise (water taxi) to the spice souk
Shop in the gold souk

Description

Explore the historic sites and modern architecture of Dubai on a scenic 4-hour sightseeing tour by luxury air-conditioned bus or private vehicle. You will be in the company of an experienced guide, and will be picked up from your central Dubai hotel. Sample the sites of old Dubai as you soak up the vibrant, cosmopolitan life of the modern city. The tour starts with a stop at the iconic landmark of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab Hotel, where you will have time to take some photos of the sail-like building before proceeding to Jumeirah, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai that is also home to the impressive Jumeirah Mosque. Continue to Al Bastakiya to explore the old part of Dubai, and reach the museum of Al Fahidi Fort. Then, climb aboard an abra, one of Dubai’s iconic water taxis, and cross Dubai Creek to the spice souk. Savor the scents of the souk before your return, where you will be given time to shop at Dubai’s famous gold souk.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off Air-conditioned bus or private vehicle (with private option only) Experienced guide
Gratuities

Important Information

Due COVID-19 preventive measures, the Dubai Museum is closed. The visit will be replaced with photo stops at Palm West Beach including Marina/Ain Dubai, Zabeel Palace, and Burj Khalifa.
The public tour is in English and German. The guide will speak both languages during the tour
Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight. The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions. Swimwear should be confined to the beach and hotel pools. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops, and villages
The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances