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Dubai 4-Hour Traditional City Tour

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About the activity

Explore old Dubai and the lively new metropolis on a half-day guided tour. Begin in the old town, cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Gold and Spice souks, and stop for photos of the Burj Al Arab Hotel.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Audio guide
    Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    4 hours
  • Includes
    • Transportation
    • Audio guide
    • Abra crossing
    • Professional guide
    • Food and beverages
    • Personal expenses
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit old Dubai
  • Cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra
  • Take a walk through the Gold Souk and Spice Souk

Description

On this 4-hour tour you’ll experience Dubai from its beginnings as a small fishing village at the Dubai Creek to the spectacular metropolis it has become.

Start out in the historic and engaging Bastakiya district, Afterwards you’ll take a water taxi, or abra, across the Dubai Creek and enjoy spectacular views of the city as you head to the Deira district.

Once you arrive you’ll marvel at the amazing variety of exotic spices in the Spice Souk. You might like to shop for a special souvenir when you visit the Gold Souk.

You’ll have a photo stop at the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, and another photo stop at the Burj Al Arab Hotel.

Good to know before you go
  • The stop at the Jumairah Mosque does not include a guided entrance of the Mosque but should guests want to enter the Mosque, it is only open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM only. On Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 AM and from 10:15 to 11:15 AM. The mosque is closed on Fridays
  • Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with a scarf and are not allowed to wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered
  • Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Children
    3-11 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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