Dubai: Classic Guided Half-Day City Tour With Abra Ride

1. Dubai
   30m
   Pickup from your hotel or residence anywhere in Dubai in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup starts around 08:30; the exact time is shared the day before.
2. Zabeel Palace
   15m
   Photo stop at Zabeel Palace, the ceremonial palace of Dubai's ruler, with its golden gates and green gardens. Your licensed guide introduces the story of Dubai and the Al Maktoum family.
3. Dubai Frame
   15m
   Photo stop at the Dubai Frame, the 150-metre golden picture frame that links the heritage of Old Dubai with the skyline of New Dubai.
4. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
   45m
   Walk through Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (Bastakiya) with its wind-tower houses and narrow lanes, and step inside a traditional heritage house to see how Dubai families lived before the oil boom.
5. Dubai Creek
   15m · Admission ticket included
   Cross Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden abra boat, just as locals and traders have done for generations, enjoying views of the old trading dhows on both banks. Abra ride included.
6. Dubai Spice Souk
   30m
   Wander through the Spice Souk in Deira, full of saffron, frankincense, dried fruits and herbs from across the region. Your guide explains the traditional spices and local trading culture.
7. Gold Souk
   30m
   Explore the glittering Gold Souk, one of the largest gold markets in the world, with shop windows full of gold, diamonds and precious stones. Free time to browse and shop.
8. Jumeirah Mosque
   20m
   Drive along Jumeirah past the white stone Jumeirah Mosque and the Etihad Museum, where the UAE was founded in 1971, and visit the Islamic Arts Centre on the way to the coast.
9. Burj Al Arab
   15m
   Photo stop near the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, one of the most famous hotels in the world, with Jumeirah Beach and the Arabian Gulf as a backdrop.
10. Palm Jumeirah
    20m
    Drive along Palm Jumeirah to The Pointe for wide views of Atlantis, The Palm and the Arabian Gulf. Time for photos on the waterfront promenade before heading back.
11. Dubai
    30m
    Comfortable drive back and drop-off at your hotel or residence in Dubai at around 14:00-14:30, depending on traffic.

Pickup details

Free shared pickup and drop-off from hotels and residences anywhere in Dubai. Pickup usually starts from 08:00 to 08:30 depending on your location; our team confirms the exact time by WhatsApp the day before. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or building entrance 10 minutes before pickup time. Drop-off is at the same location around 14:00-14:30.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please dress modestly: shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting religious sites and public spaces.
• The shared transfer pick-up and drop-off schedule will be provided prior to the activity.
• This activity is not suitable for children under 3 years old. Child rate applies to children aged 3 to 10 years. Guests aged 11 years and older require an adult ticket.
• Standard group: up to 100 people.
• Photography of local residents without their prior permission is strictly prohibited, especially in conservative areas.