Private Dubai City Tour (5 Hours) | Old & New Dubai

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(11 reviews)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What makes this Half-Day Dubai City Tour unique is that it combines Old Dubai and modern Dubai in one smooth 4–5 hour route, balancing short walk-through stops (Creek, souks, heritage area) with easy drive-through sightseeing of the city’s top landmarks. It’s designed for travelers with limited time, includes the best outdoor photo viewpoints, and offers an optional Abra ride across Dubai Creek for an authentic local touch.

What's Included

Pickup & drop-off with Air-conditioned vehicle in Dubai (hotel/residence)
Photo stops at: Jumeirah Beach Jumeirah Mosque (outside) Drive-through / outside views.
Burj Al Arab + Madinat Jumeirah Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm.
Half-day guided Dubai city tour (4–5 hours) with professional Guide/Driver
Dubai Creek + Gold Souk area Downtown Dubai: Dubai Mall (outside) & Burj Khalifa (outside)
Ruler’s Palace (drive-by) (His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Palace)
Entry tickets to any attractions (e.g., Dubai Frame, Burj Khalifa, museums, aquarium, etc.)
Abra ride on Dubai Creek (optional) — ticket paid on-site if you choose to ride
Meals/snacks & Personal expenses (shopping at souks, souvenirs, etc (besides bottled water)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is available from hotels, residences, villas, and apartments in Dubai & Sharjah. Please be ready at the hotel lobby or main entrance 10–15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The exact pickup time will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email prior to the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Dubai Gold Souk

    Dubai Gold Souk (walk-through stop + optional Abra ride) Stroll the Gold Souk to browse glittering shop windows and snap photos, with free time to explore. If you’d like, take an optional Abra boat ride across Dubai Creek for a classic Old Dubai experience before continuing.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jumeirah Public Beach

    The open beach in Jumeirah features a running track. One of the most visited public beaches in Dubai, the Jumeirah Open Beach is quite popular with residents and tourists. Entry is completely free of charge, and there are showers and changing rooms for those looking for a dip in the sea.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Burj Al Arab

    Photo stop with Burj Al Arab. The most expensive room in Dubai is The Royal Bridge Suite. The night spent in this ravishing apartment will cost you around $19,650. This year, Hotel Atlantis The Palm overtook the leading position that was previously occupied by Burj Al Arab, the 7-star hotel Dubai.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Palm Jumeirah

    Photos Stop With Atlantis Hotel. The purpose of the construction was to increase Dubai's tourism by providing a one-of-a-kind tourist destination brimming with contemporary world-class hotels, upscale services, and amenities and hundreds of more miles of Dubai beaches all in a world unique to anything anyone has ever seen before

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Burj Khalifa (Pass by)

    Drive Through Burj Khalifa (Arabic: برج خليفة‎, "Khalifa Tower") is a very tall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is the tallest building ever built, at 828 meters (2,717 feet). Before the building opened, it was called Burj Dubai. The building is 162 stories high. Construction of the tower was started in 2004.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Zabeel Palace

    Photos Stop with Ruler Palace (His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Palace)Zabeel, Dubai. Zabeel (Arabic: زعبيل‎), alternatively spelled Za'abeel, is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in eastern Dubai, Za'abeel comprises two sub-communities: Zabeel 1, is adjacent to Al Nasr and is bounded to the south by routes E 66 (Oud Metha Road) and D 73 (2nd Zabeel Road).

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Dubai Marina (Pass by)

    Drive Through Dubai Marina is a district in the City of Dubai, sometimes called 'New Dubai' due to the fact it is a man-made concept; an artificial canal city, built by water along a two-mile stretch of the Persian Gulf, located close to Jebel Ali Port, and the American University in Dubai. ... With Dubai Marina, they've gone bigger.

    Admission ticket free
  • Sheikh Zayed Road (Pass by)

    Sheikh Zayed Road (drive-through sightseeing) Drive along Dubai’s main highway for panoramic views of the modern skyline, iconic skyscrapers, and city landmarks—perfect for quick photos from the vehicle as your guide shares highlights of the route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dubai Frame (Pass by)

    Drive past Dubai Frame with clear outside views for quick photos from the vehicle, while your guide explains its “Old Dubai vs New Dubai” concept.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Dubai Explorers

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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
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City 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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