Dubai Trip Overview
We’re going to see all the best bits of Dubai, both old and new. We meet at your hotel, and hop in a car to see the city’s roots. We’ll wander the old souks by foot, hop on an abra boat across the Dubai Creek, & visit a historical neighborhood. Later, we’ll drive through Dubai’s highway with its many skyscrapers dotting the sky to reach the Jumeirah Beach. From this prime spot, we’ll be able to spot the luxurious Burj Al Arab Hotel and capture iconic shots of the world class resort, before making our way to Dubai’s retail heaven at the Dubai Mall, located at the foot of the almighty Burj Khalifa.
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We’re going to see all the best bits of Dubai, both old and new. We meet at your hotel, and hop in a car to see the city’s roots. We’ll wander the old souks by foot, hop on an abra boat across the Dubai Creek, & visit a historical neighborhood. Later, we’ll drive through Dubai’s highway with its many skyscrapers dotting the sky to reach the Jumeirah Beach. From this prime spot, we’ll be able to spot the luxurious Burj Al Arab Hotel and capture iconic shots of the world class resort, before making our way to Dubai’s retail heaven at the Dubai Mall, located at the foot of the almighty Burj Khalifa.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dubai Gold Souk, Old Baladiya St., Dubai United Arab Emirates
We’ll walk through Dubai’s oldest market, the Gold Souk, a place buzzing with eager shoppers there to explore its 300+ shops and covered walkways. We’ll stop to learn about the world’s obsession with this shiny yellow metal, especially during festive occasions.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Spice Souk, Sikkat Al Khail Road Al Ras, Dubai 75157 United Arab Emirates
Dubai’s Spice Souk is an incredibly aromatic network of shops and eateries that sell everything from saffron to chocolate dipped dates. To navigate the bustling souk, the best way is to learn about the origins of the spices at first from your guide and shop-owners before you cruise your way around the market.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Creek, Mashraf Building, Dubai United Arab Emirates
The wooden abra boats plying the busy Dubai Creek are one of Dubai’s most iconic scenes to witness. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable experience on a private abra ride and capture the city from the water as we time-travel from its past to its present.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Textile Souk, Bur Dubai Near Bur Dubai Abra Station, Dubai 75157 United Arab Emirates
The Textile Souk is a labyrinth of traditional Arabian souvenir stores with plenty of fabrics, scarves, and I heart Dubai t-shirts. Here, your guide will introduce you to the national dress worn by both men and women, and demonstrate how each garment is worn.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Al Fahidi area, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Guests will stop outside the now-closed Dubai Museum, originally built back in 1787 as the premises of the monarch. The fort was once upon a time Dubai’s tallest structure, and served to protect its inhabitants from any potential threats. Guests will be able to capture snaps of the structure from outside and learn about its purpose.
Stop At: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai United Arab Emirates
We’ll wander through one of Dubai’s historic neighborhoods where its merchants once lived in now-restored homes. Your guide will explain the brilliance behind the architecture of these structures, particularly its windtowers, designed to keep inhabitants cool.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Jumeirah Beach, Dubai United Arab Emirates
We’ll drive through Dubai’s highway to see the luxurious Burj Al Arab Hotel from the adjacent Jumeirah Beach. Here, guests will have the opportunity to capture the iconic hotel and learn about the neighborhood, once known as Chicago Beach.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Dubai Mall, Al Mussallah Rd DownTown Dubai, Near Souk Al Bahar Bridge, Dubai 113444 United Arab Emirates
We’ll make our way to Dubai’s retail heaven at the Dubai Mall, located at the foot of the almighty Burj Khalifa. Here, the guide will show you the incredible space used to design one of the world’s largest shopping malls. Guests will see the Dubai Aquarium, the olympic sized ice rink, the diving men waterfall, and ofcourse, the almighty Burj Khalifa.
Duration: 1 hour
