Private Dubai City Highlights Tour: Explore Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, and Traditional Markets

Embark on a private 4.5-hour tour of Dubai’s city highlights, including the iconic Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah neighborhood, and traditional markets. Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Dubai with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dubai - Upon your arrival in Dubai, connect with your tour guide and settle into your private, climate-controlled minivan to commence your 4.5-hour tour of the city’s most prominent highlights.

  • Burj Al Arab - As you travel, listen to your guide’s captivating stories about Dubai’s past and learn interesting details about its architectural marvels. Be ready to snap pictures of the towering skyscrapers en route to Jumeirah Beach, the vibrant coastal area of the city. Pause for a photo opportunity at the iconic Burj Al-Arab hotel, shaped like a sail, and discover that at 1,053 feet (321 meters) tall, it stands as one of the highest hotels in the world.

  • Jumeirah Mosque - Proceed through the luxurious hotels and homes in the Jumeirah residential area. Wander through the pathways and secluded plazas, taking in the sight of the Jumeirah Mosque’s shining white domes and elegant minarets.

  • Dubai Creek - Then, take a picturesque abra ride across Dubai Creek to the lively Spice Souk.

  • Dubai Gold Souk - Explore the vibrant stalls, immerse yourself in the rich scents, and later, make your way to the dazzling Gold Souk. You might find some attractively priced gold and jewelry to purchase before your excursion concludes at the cruise terminal or your hotel in Dubai.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle
  • Photo opportunity at Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Mosque
  • Personal professional English-speaking guide
  • Exploration of Gold Souq and Spice Souq
  • Traditional Abra water taxi ride across the Creek
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Depart from your cruise ship at Dubai’s Port and embark on a private, 4.5-hour exploration of the city’s iconic sights! Accompanied by your personal guide, marvel at renowned Dubai landmarks such as the Burj Al Arab, one of the highest hotels globally. Discover the Jumeirah district, and pay a visit to the Dubai Museum located in the historic Al Fahidi Fort. Conclude your city tour with a traditional water taxi ride to Dubai’s famed markets - the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk, before you head back to the port.

  • Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
  • Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
  • Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
  • Please note, the tour duration subject to change depending on traffic.The stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times.
  • As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, some of the Tourist sites which are included in the given itinerary remain closed, so alternate visits / photo stops will be arranged.
  • Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
Location
Dubai
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mariasofia_t
Aug 12, 2024
Half day city tour - Our guide was on time, communication was informative and he answered all our questions. The city tour was great and we got a beautiful overview of Dubai while travelling in an air conditioned car. Travelling by boat to the old part of Dubai to the gold vendors was an experience in itself. We got to see all the major attractions which was great as we only had 3 days in Dubai. Throughly recommend this tour and hope you get our wonderful guide.
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Eza111
Jun 27, 2024
Dubai tour with guide. - Stunning views and a great history of Dubai old and new. Souks were an eye opener for someone with no experience of that style of selling.
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Wilma197
Mar 15, 2024
Interesting and funny city tour! - We had a really good time with our driver Faisal. He had a lot of information for us and took us quick from one spot to the next. We learned a lot about the old and the new Dubai. We can really recommend this tour!
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Stevew07
Feb 20, 2024
An excellent insight into the old and new Dubai - Saquib provided us with a fabulous half day tour of old and new Dubai. He tailored it to meet our requests and was very considerate of our reduced mobility. Very informative history of Dubai and very knowledgeable about the buildings and areas of Dubai. I highly recommend Saquib as an experienced guide.
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Shauns564
Jan 7, 2024
Ideal single day Dubai private tour - Absolutely perfect single day tour of Dubai - from an 11am pickup to 7pm drop off at the Dubai Mall, our guide Faisal and the itinerary he put together was ideal. We visited mosques, iconic buildings, bustling markets and boat rides - it was really the best way to get the lay of the city in just 8 hrs. Thank you Faisal!
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981wendig
Dec 31, 2023
Dubai Highlights - Faisal our tour guide was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating. He took us to the best areas & advised of of the best ways to enjoy our tour. We thoroughly enjoyed touring the regions highlights. We did 2 tours with Faisal of 2 different regions & would tour with him again. He customized the tour to meet our needs and wishes.
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Rt539
Nov 13, 2023
Fabulous tour of Dubai! - We had an amazing 4 hour Dubai City tour. Our driver/guide Thahir was amazing. Lots of interesting info about his city to share and did an excellent job of getting us to all the major sites in the small amount of time we had. Highly recommend.
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Gordonjam
Aug 1, 2023
Great tour especially for short stays - My tour guide Nitin was exceptional. I just told him what I wanted to see and he delivered, getting me the perfect photo ops with no tourists around to mess up my photos. He also informed me of the history of the country during the tour to give me the perfect introduction to Dubai. l highly recommend.
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Michaelsq716tv
Jul 11, 2023
Would recommend - Our guide was knowledgeable and taught us a lot. Would definitely recommend. Great tour. Hits all the hot spots and made our layover easy.
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Belgiantourguideluc
Nov 14, 2022
Dubai great thank Mehul, top guide - I'm a Belgian freelance tour-guide and we went with a group of 20 people on a combination trip Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Oman with Orient Tours. For Dubai we had a top guide, Mehul (Guide with form Mumbai, India, but working 20 years in Dubai). Mehul makes the difference. He is honest, good feeling for time-management, and gooed knowledge...so topguide for me and my Belgian group
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