Emirati Hospitality Experience & Old Dubai Bus Tour | Heritage Express

5.0
(6 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The essence of the heritage express lies within the stories of the daily life of Emirati through the centuries that will break the stereo type and misconception.

Enjoy an authentic interactive experience with a professional Emirati guide. Plenty of fun, interesting stories, photographs and life-time memories in a unique mode of transportation (Moving Majlis) that promotes the enrichment of the local heritage and immerses the visitors with the truly cultural experience.

throughout our stories we narrate who the Emirati's are and what is it in fact, the essences of the emirates. You'll also enjoy Emirati cuisine in a traditional heritage house.

We are the first company is UAE to operate our tours in a special custom design Trolley.

What's Included

Emirati Coffee
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Emirati Meals (Choose between Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch/Dinner)
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Heritage Express

Will wait for our guest with our unique trolley near the valet parking point next to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Al Fahidi

    Unique custom designed ‘trolley’ experience Key historical attractions Desert Bedouin Experience Emirati Snacks and Meal (choice between breakfast, lunch or dinner) The signature Q&A session with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding Heritage House

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail

    Featuring fab views of Dubai's historic creek, traditional dhows, and old-world architecture paired with modern comforts, Al Seef is the ideal tourist lifestyle destination.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort (Pass by)

    The visitors of Dubai Museum "Al Fahidi Fort" have an opportunity to get rich, full and integral knowledge of the very old history of Dubai that interacted with different people and civilizations across history. Where the guest will have an opportunity to take pictures from outside. Will have a 10 minute photo stop at this point.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bur Dubai Abra Station

    Abra comes from the Arabic verb “Abara” which means to cross. Take a ride on the Dubai Abra, the city’s most traditional mode of transport. For centuries, it has remained one of Dubai’s most frequented modes of transport, making it the symbol of the city ’s history and heritage. Guest will have the opportunity to take picture of the abra area by sitting inside the trolley

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Dubai Heritage Village

    Al Shindagha is the oldest part of Dubai (together with Al Bastakiya), established in the 1830s. This peninsual is situated on the Northwest shore of Dubai Creek, and borders Bur Dubai. This is where many South Asian workers live.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Union House Flag (Pass by)

    Union House marks the place where the rulers of all the emirates came together and agreed to unite to form the UAE. The tall flag here can be seen from miles away and conveys the subsequent progress and development this country has seen. Guest will have the opportunity to take pictures of the Union House from outside only. There are actually 2 flags, which one can see if one visits the Etihad Museum next to Union House. One is a smaller flag, which is at the exact spot where the leaders first unfurled the flag of UAE. The tall one is ahead of it and is among the tallest flags in the country.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Jumeirah Mosque

    Jumeirah Mosque is a mosque in Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction began in 1976; the mosque is built in traditional Fatimid style which originated from Syria and Egypt. Opened in 1979, the Jumeirah Mosque visit has been a key activity under the 'Open Doors. Open Minds.' programs of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. The Jumeirah Mosque Majlis is a two storey venue that can accommodate up to 300 guests. The decor and flexible set up options set provide an authentic, comfortable Emirati ambiance. Some of the events that have been held at Jumeirah Mosque Majlis are ‘Mosques of the World’, ‘Kids of Arabia’, ‘Just Kidding’, and ‘German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce’

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural and Social Understanding (Head Office)

    The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding is a non-profit organization which promotes awareness of Emirati culture, customs, traditions and religion among expatriates and foreign visitors in the United Arab Emirates, as well as aiming to remove cultural barriers. The house consists of two floors and it was built of coral, stone, plaster, teakwood, chantal wood, and the fronds and trunks of palm trees. Cultural understanding program with F&Q & Emirati Lunch (Authentic Emirati lunch served in a Emirati House)

    2 hours 15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Trolley Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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