Half day tour of Dubai

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Highlights

Explore old Dubai and the bustling new metropolis on a half-day guided tour. Start in the old city and Al Fahidi Fort. Cross Dubai Creek by abra to the gold and spice souks. Stop for photos of the Burj Al Arab Hotel.
Highlights
Dubai Creek and Basktakiya area
The old city district and the ancient fortress of Al Fahidi, the gold souk of Dubai.
Grand Jumeirah Mosque, photo stop at Burj Al Arab.
Ride on an Abras boat included.
Take a stroll through the Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Multilingual visit

What is included?

  • Pick up from your hotel
  • authorized English guide
  • entrance fees to cross the Creek at Abras
  • audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian or Korean.

What is not included?

  • Personal expenses
  • Food and beverages

What is there to know?

TOUR DEPARTURE TIME:
9am, but pick up is 30-60 minutes earlier.
DURATION: approximately 4 hours
 
The stop at Jumeirah Mosque does not include a guided entry to the Mosque, but if guests wish to enter, the Mosque is only open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08:45 to 09:45. Monday and Wednesday from 09:00 to 10:00 and from 10:15 to 11:15. The mosque is closed on Fridays. Women visiting the mosque are required to cover their heads with a scarf and not wear shorts, swimsuits or sleeveless dresses as they must be fully covered. Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers.
 
Smoking is prohibited in all our vehicles
Before photographing local residents, kindly ask for their permission
Photographing local women is not allowed
Hours are likely to change during the holy month of Ramadan. Please contact our representative for updates
Women visiting the mosque are required to cover their heads with a scarf and not wear shorts, swimsuits or sleeveless dresses as they must be fully covered
Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers

Meeting point

Pick up at most major hotels in DUBAI. Pickup time varies from 1 hour to 30 minutes before the start of the tour at the Gray Line terminal. We will confirm a precise time with you one day before via email.
Drop off: After the tour, our vehicle will drop passengers off at Dubai Mall.
Please contact us via call or Whatsapp on 0097142340811 or email us at assistance24@grayline.ae (24-48 hours in advance to receive your collection time). Hotel pickup can be as early as 1 hour before the tour start time and be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time

Cancellation policies

To get a full refund, you must request a cancellation at least 5 days in advance. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.

Description

Discover the traditional side of Dubai during the half-day guided tour. The trip begins with a memorable photo opportunity of the Burj Al Arab, the famous 7-star hotel located along Jumeirah Beach. Take the time to take photos from afar and enjoy the impressive view of this architectural wonder. The tour continues with the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque, followed by a visit to the Marjan Gallery, where you can learn more about traditional local art. The next stop will be the old city neighborhood, Al Bastakyia. This neighborhood is known for its traditional architectural and historical importance. Enjoy a walk through the narrow streets and admire the beautiful wind towers and courtyard houses. After exploring the old town neighborhood, we will cross the Creek on a traditional wooden abra boat. Enjoy this leisurely cruise along the Creek, taking in views of the city skyline and observing the bustling activity on the Creek. Once we disembark from the abra, we will head towards the lively Gold and Spice Souk. Take the time to stroll through the narrow, lively streets of the spice souk, with its vibrant colors and exotic scents. From the Spice Souk we head towards the well-known Gold Souk, where you can admire a variety of shops selling gold jewelery and precious stones. After experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Old Dubai, the tour concludes with ticket collection at the fascinating Dubai Mall.
 
Itinerary:
09:00 - Departure from the meeting point
09:15 - Photo stop on Jumeirah beach
09:45 - Visit Jumeirah Mosque
10.10am - Visit to the Marjan Gallery
10.30am - Visit to the museum
11.10am - Abra Station
11.20am - Visit the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk
12.45pm - Dubai Mall

Where is it

Dubai

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