Dubai City Tour
Dubai City Tour
★ 5 Verified reviewsExplore the contrasting sides of Dubai on a carefully planned half-day sightseeing tour. This experience introduces you to the city’s historic neighbourhoods, traditional markets, waterfront scenery and world-famous modern landmarks.
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel or a designated meeting point, depending on your selected transfer option. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while your guide introduces Dubai’s history, culture and remarkable transformation into a leading international destination.
Discover the character of Old Dubai with a visit to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, also known as Al Bastakiya. Walk through its narrow lanes, admire its traditional wind-tower architecture and learn how residents lived before Dubai’s rapid development.
Continue to Dubai Creek and board a traditional wooden abra for a short ride across the water. On the other side, explore the lively lanes of the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, where shops display jewellery, fragrances, herbs, spices and traditional products.
The tour then continues through Dubai’s modern districts with sightseeing and photography stops near attractions such as Zabeel Palace, Dubai Frame, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm and The Pointe. The exact route and stops may vary according to traffic, local restrictions and the package selected.
This tour is suitable for first-time visitors, families, couples and travellers who want to see many of Dubai’s major highlights within a few hours.
Highlights
- Pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point according to the selected package.
- Drop-off after the tour according to the selected transfer option.
- Transportation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of an experienced driver or tour guide.
- Visit to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.
- Short traditional abra ride across Dubai Creek.
- Photography stop near Dubai Frame.
- Drive through the Jumeirah area.
- View of Jumeirah Mosque from outside.
- Photography stop near Burj Al Arab.
- Drive through Palm Jumeirah.
- Photography opportunity near Atlantis The Palm.
- Visit to an Islamic art centre when included in the day’s itinerary.
- Bottled water when provided in the selected package.
- Local booking assistance.
Inclusions
- Pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point according to the selected package.
- Drop-off after the tour according to the selected transfer option.
- Transportation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of an experienced driver or tour guide.
- Visit to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.
- Short traditional abra ride across Dubai Creek.
- Visit to the Gold Souk.
- Visit to the Spice Souk.
- Photography stop near Zabeel Palace.
- Photography stop near Dubai Frame.
- Drive through the Jumeirah area.
- View of Jumeirah Mosque from outside.
- Photography stop near Burj Al Arab.
- Drive through Palm Jumeirah.
- Photography opportunity near Atlantis The Palm.
- Visit to an Islamic art centre when included in the day’s itinerary.
- Bottled water when provided in the selected package.
- Local booking assistance.
Exclusions+
Entrance tickets to Dubai Frame.
Entrance tickets to Burj Khalifa.
Entrance to Atlantis attractions or Aquaventure Waterpark.
Entrance to museums unless specifically mentioned in the selected package.
Meals, snacks and additional drinks.
Personal shopping at the Gold Souk or Spice Souk.
Private transportation unless a private package is selected.
Hotel pickup outside the standard service area.
Professional photography services.
Gratuities and personal expenses.
Any attraction, activity or service not clearly stated under the selected package.
How to Redeem+
Complete your booking using the DXB Safari website.
A confirmation voucher will be sent to your registered email address or WhatsApp number.
Check the booking date, number of guests, selected package and transfer details.
If the voucher is not visible in your inbox, check the spam or junk folder.
The final pickup time and location will be sent before the tour.
Please be ready at the confirmed pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure.
Present the mobile or printed voucher to the driver or tour representative for verification.
Contact DXB Safari if you do not receive your voucher or pickup information.
Cancellation+
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure, unless different conditions are shown for the selected package.
Important Information+
Please provide your correct hotel name, room details and active WhatsApp number when booking.
Shared pickup timings may change by approximately 30–60 minutes depending on traffic and the locations of other guests.
Pickup is available only from selected Dubai hotels and areas unless a different arrangement is confirmed.
Guests staying outside the standard pickup zone may be asked to meet at a central location or pay an additional transfer charge.
The order of attractions may change without prior notice because of traffic, road closures, weather, local events or operational requirements.
Most landmark visits are photography stops from outside unless an entrance ticket is explicitly included.
Modest clothing is recommended when visiting traditional neighbourhoods and cultural locations.
Children must remain with a parent or responsible adult throughout the tour.
Infant or child seats must be requested before the tour and remain subject to availability.
The tour vehicle cannot wait for guests who arrive late at the confirmed pickup point.
Large luggage is not recommended during the city tour.
Smoking, eating and drinking may be restricted inside the tour vehicle.
The abra ride or selected outdoor stops may be changed because of weather or operational conditions.
No refund may be provided for individual attractions missed because of late arrival, traffic restrictions or circumstances outside the operator’s control.
Guests should carry identification if requested by the tour operator or local authorities.
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates