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Dubai: Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

1. Dubai: Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Embark on an adventure of Dubai in the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan, discovering many of the city's highlights with a licensed guide. See the Palm Jumeirah, the Blue Mosque, Dubai Creek, and more up close. Visit the iconic Dubai Frame at your own pace, marveling at its grandeur. Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel. Start by stopping by The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, our first attraction, and witness the magnificent view of Atlantis, The Palm Hotel. Next stop at Burj Al Arab, capture your images with the world luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in the backdrop from the photo stop. Then, be driven to Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque. The mosque’s design, inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, combines Andalusian and Ottoman architecture and can accommodate about 2000 worshippers at the same time. Visit the Dubai Creek and enjoy an Abra Ride (ancient water transport system) to cross the Creek. Stroll through the Gold and Spice Souks, lined with shops and stalls selling exquisite gold and spice items. Next, head to Al Khayma Heritage House at Al Fahidi Historical District. Enjoy Emirati hospitality with a welcome tea/coffee. Explore the old Emirati lifestyle as you tour the traditional house, learning more of UAE’s journey, starting with the desert from the tents to reaching Mars. Before concluding the house visit, explore the traditional Emirati bedroom with its antiques, observing the architectural expansion of the authentic house from the tent replica at the restaurant to Arish palm front houses finally to the megastructures. Then move to the last stop of the tour—the Dubai Frame. Witness the 150-meter building that replicates the shape of a photo frame. With 2 lofty towers connected by a glass bridge, you can see Old Dubai on one side and modern Dubai on the other. After the tour concludes, be dropped back to your selected location.

Dubai: Discover Dubai's Creek and Souks with Street Food

2. Dubai: Discover Dubai's Creek and Souks with Street Food

Delve into the rich history of Dubai's Al Fahidi district on a guided walking tour. Admire the views of Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat ride, savor local street food, sip Arabic coffee at the Al Khayma Heritage House, and visit the Coffee Museum and Coins Museum. Meet your guide at the Al Khayma Heritage House and sip on a hot cup of Arabic coffee with dates, snacks, and tasty street food. Then, make your way to the Coffee Museum and discover the cultural importance of coffee in the United Arab Emirates. Stroll along the Al Seef promenade and marvel at the quaint mosque. Navigate the narrow alleyways of the Al Fahidi district while admiring the architectural splendor of historic buildings contrasting with modern constructions. Pass the Grand Souk and hop aboard a traditional abra water taxi for a sightseeing journey around Dubai Creek. Soak in the panoramic views of huge trading ships and the towering skyscrapers of the Dubai skyline as you sail. Arrive at the Spice Souk and experience the enticing smells and vibrant colors of the plethora of spices and ingredients on offer. You can also try your hand at haggling with local merchants. Finally, step inside the Gold Souk and marvel at the array of fine jewelry, silver, and precious stones. Bid farewell to your guide and leave Dubai with a greater understanding of its traditional culture and history beyond the glitz and glamour.

Dubai: Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

3. Dubai: Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of the expansive city of Dubai on board a luxury helicopter. Admire Dubai’s iconic buildings and magnificent skyline from a unique perspective. Each helicopter has 6 seats, including 3 window seats for maximum views.  First, fly for 12 minutes from Atlantis The Palm and see Burj Khalifa from the sky, flying over Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Coastline. Alternatively, choose the 15-minute flight that will include World Islands viewed from the South Pole, Port Rashid, and Palm Jumeirah. Then, choose between a 17- or 25-minute flight to see all the main landmarks of Dubai: Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah Island, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai coast, Burj Khalifa, and the upcoming Lagoon Project. On the 25-minute option, you'll also see Ski Dubai, the Jebel Ali horse track, Media and Internet City, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Emirates Livings. Return to The Atlantis The Palm to land and continue your adventures of Dubai on your own from here with your new perspective of the city.

Dubai: City Tour with Creek, Souks, Mosque, and Burj Al Arab

4. Dubai: City Tour with Creek, Souks, Mosque, and Burj Al Arab

Start the tour with hassle-free pickup from your hotel or selected location to the first stop by The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah- view of The Atlantis hotel. Palm Jumeirah is the largest man-made island in the world. Next, relax in the serene atmosphere of the Blue Mosque. Marvel at the architectural beauty, which was inspired by the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. As you calmly wander amid the magnificent domes, learn more about Islamic customs, culture, and architectural significance from our knowledgeable travel guides. Your next visit Gold and Spice Souks, where you'll have plenty of opportunities to shop, the souks are renowned for its wide collection of gold jewelry, while the Spice Souk brims with aromatic spices, herbs, nuts, oil, saffron, and so on. Hop on the Abra water taxi, the city's oldest mode of transportation, to cross the Creek. Next the Al Fahidi Historical District, enchants you with a whole different traditional side of the currently alluring Dubai lifestyle. Continue your journey to Al Khayma heritage house, where you can treat your taste buds to authentic ethnic Emirati cuisine, and hear more about their lifestyle. Visit the interior of the Burj Al Arab to experience luxury by visiting the most iconic 7-star luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy the warm Arab hospitality with a refreshing drink at the luxurious hotel lounge. Listen to the stories about the history and the foundation of Burj Al Arab. Be escorted to the 180-meter-tall hotel atrium, which is considered the world’s tallest atrium, surrounded by magnificent golden columns. Visit the hotel’s most expensive Royal Suite. While you explore the hotel, stop by to capture photographs of the marvelous architectural backgrounds. While at the hotel, visit the experience suite, a specially curated space with digital interactives that lets you relive historical moments. Before you prepare for your return to your hotel on your own, savor some dates and coffee as you conclude your visit to the Burj Al Arab.

Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Dhow Cruise

5. Dubai: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Dhow Cruise

Jump on-board this hop-on, hop-off open-top, double-decker bus tour to admire fantastic views and soak up the charm of old and new Dubai. Hop-on the tour from any stop along the route and enjoy engaging audio commentary available in 12 different languages. From the top-deck, discover Dubai’s top sights and landmarks including: Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Museum of the Future Bastakiya Historical Village Al Fahidi Fort The Old Souk Of Arabia The Old Watchtower Heritage Village The Gold and Spice Souks Dubai Creek Atlantis The Palm Souk Madinat Burj Al Arab With a variety of tickets to choose from you can sit back and enjoy the ride and hop-off to discover some of Dubai’s best attractions. Choose between the following ticket options: 24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket + Dhow cruise 48-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket + Dhow cruise + Lost Chambers Aquarium + Ambassador Lagoon 5-day ticket + Dhow cruise + Lost Chambers Aquarium + Ambassador Lagoon + Desert Sunset Tour + Madame Tussauds Inclusions A 1-hour Dhow Cruise is included in all ticket options. Discover historical Dubai Creek and landmarks such as Al Fahidi Fort from a traditional wooden dhow boat. The 48-hour and 5-day tickets also include free entrance to both The Lost Chambers at Atlantis, Dubai’s biggest Aquarium and the Ambassador Lagoon, an Atlantis-themed aquarium at Atlantis the Palm. For the complete Dubai experience, select a 5-day ticket which also includes a Desert Sunset Tour. Watch the sun set and experience warm hospitality at an Arabian desert fort. Interact with camels, falcons and horses, and get a temporary henna tattoo. Special Summer Offer: Receive free admission to Madame Tussauds with purchase of the 5-Day Hop-on Hop-off ticket option. Get impossibly close to your favourite stars, join immersive interactive areas, and take photos and interact with incredible lifelike figures.

Dubai: City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Pickup

6. Dubai: City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Pickup

Experience some of the main highlights of Dubai on this guided tour. Explore highlights like the Blue Mosque, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, and many more. Absorb the sights and smells of this bustling city, while being guided in an intimate small group and transported in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Start your adventure with pickup from your hotel. Begin by stopping at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, our first attraction, and witness the magnificent view of Atlantis. Continue to the next stop at Burj Al Arab, capturing your images of the world's most luxurious hotel Burj Al Arab in the backdrop from the photo stop. Then, be driven to Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque. The mosque’s design, inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, combines Andalusian and Ottoman architecture and can accommodate about 2000 worshippers at the same time. Continue to Dubai Frame, the largest in the world, and enjoy entry to witness amazing views of old and new Dubai. Pass the Grand Souk and hop aboard a traditional abra water taxi for a sightseeing journey around Dubai Creek. Soak in the panoramic views of huge trading ships and the towering skyscrapers of the Dubai skyline as you sail. Finish your day back where you began in the comfort of your hotel with a drop-off service.

Dubai: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24, 48 or 72 Hours

7. Dubai: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24, 48 or 72 Hours

Discover all of Dubai's stunning sights on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. With a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour pass, you can explore this great destination at your leisure. You'll have access to two sightseeing routes, which showcase all the main sights of this fabulous city. Drive past the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, the Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Frame, and The Walk at JBR the Beach. Enjoy unrivaled 360-degree views from the open-top deck, and learn about Dubai's heritage through the multilingual audio tour commentary. Upgrade your visit to Dubai by selecting a premium option, allowing you access to the Al Seef Dhow Cruise and entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium. Historical Route (Red Route) stops: 1. Dubai Mall 2. Museum of the Future 3. Al Seef Contemporary Area4. Al Seef Heritage Area (Dhow Cruise) 5. Al Fahidi Historical District 6. Dubai Museum 7. Old Souk 8. Al Shindagha Museum 9. Gold & Spice Souk 10. Riviera Hotel 11. Dubai Creek12. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel13. Dubai Frame Zabeel Park Marina Route (Blue Route) stops: 1. Dubai Mall2. Souk Madinat Jumeirah Burj Al Arab3. Atlantis The Palm4. Fairmont The Palm5. Dubai Marina Mall6. JBR The Beach7. Marina Promenade8. Grosvenor House Dubai9. Infinity Tower10. Mina Seyahi11. Mall of the Emirates Sunset and Night Tour: 1. The Dubai Mall2. Mina Seyahi3. Atlantis The Palm4. Madinat Jumeirah5. Mall of the Emirates

Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek and Souks

8. Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek and Souks

Explore Dubai's past and present impressive landmarks on a guided tour by bus. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle, learning about the rich culture Dubai has to offer from your guide. Stop at highlights, and enjoy a ride across Dubai Creek in a traditional abra boat. First, get picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle. Stop by The Pointe in Palm Jumeirah to admire the charm of Atlantis, The Palm Hotel. Next photo stop is the most iconic 7-star luxury hotel in Dubai Burj Al Arab, capture your image with Burj Al Arab in the backdrop from the photo stop. Proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was inspired by the Ottoman and Andalusian styles of architecture, with intricate interiors decorated with beautiful chandeliers and a library that is home to almost 40,000 religious books. Next, explore Old Dubai and the Creekside. Visit the Gold Souk, renowned for its wide collection of gold jewellery, while the Spice Souk brims with aromatic spices, herbs, nuts, oil, saffron, and so on. Hop on the Abra water taxi, the city's oldest mode of transportation, to cross the Creek. Then, visit Al Khayma Heritage House in Al Fahidi Historical District, where you'll be treated to traditional Emirati hospitality by being served tea/coffee. While touring the home, learn more about the UAE's history, which started in the desert with tents now reaching Mars. At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel or selected location.

Dubai: Old Town, Local Markets and Creek Tour with Boat Ride

9. Dubai: Old Town, Local Markets and Creek Tour with Boat Ride

Delve into the rich history of Dubai's Al Fahidi district on a guided walking tour, admire the views of Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat ride, sip Arabic coffee at the Al Khayma Heritage House, and explore the Dubai Spice Souk and Gold Souk on this combo experience. Meet your guide at the meeting point and sip on a hot cup of Arabic tea or coffee with dates, snacks, and camel milk chocolate. Then, make your way to the Coffee Museum and discover the cultural importance of coffee in the United Arab Emirates. Visit the Coins Museum, then stroll along the Al Seef promenade and marvel at the quaint mosque. Navigate the narrow alleyways of the Al Fahidi district while admiring the architectural splendor of historic buildings contrasting with modern constructions. Pass the Grand Souk and hop aboard a traditional abra water taxi for a sightseeing journey around Dubai Creek. Soak in the panoramic views of huge trading ships and the towering skyscrapers of the Dubai skyline as you sail. Arrive at the Spice Souk and experience the enticing smells and vibrant fragrances of spices from around the globe. Continue through the Dubai Museum (currently closed for renovation) to the Textile Souk, home to products from several civilizations. Next, visit the Gold Souk right next to the Spice Souk. Prepare to haggle with the merchants for the purest gold and admire the various designs of this precious metal. The tour concludes at the end of the Gold Souk.

Magical Dubai 8-Hour Tour with Burj Khalifa Experience

10. Magical Dubai 8-Hour Tour with Burj Khalifa Experience

Explore Dubai's traditional and modern sides with a local guide on a full-day tour. Stay cool throughout the day in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy included entrance tickets to several attractions, as well as a hotel pickup and drop-off. After your pickup, start your tour with a quick view of the Dubai Creek before discovering the heritage area of Bastakaya with its Arabian wind towers. Then, visit the beautiful Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, dating from the mid-19th century. See traditional houses built from stone, gypsum, teak, sandalwood, fronds, and palm wood. Discover the alleys, pathways, and public squares that separate the houses, making the district naturally diverse. Cross from Bur Dubai to Deira Dubai by traditional water taxi, or abra. Then walk through the spice and gold souks to marvel at the variety of goods on offer. Continue to the Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab, known for its distinctive silhouette resembling a billowing sail. Enjoy free time for tea or coffee at Madinat Jumeirah Souk, an authentic re-creation of an ancient marketplace with a traditional Middle Eastern ambiance. Then, head to the crescent-shaped manmade Palm Jumeirah Island. Stop in front of Atlantis The Palm Hotel, the centerpiece of Palm Jumeirah. Palm Jumeirah is the most scenic artificial man-made island on earth and boasts facilities such as world-class accommodation, private villas, residential apartments, beaches, water sports activities, and restaurants. Next, visit the Atlantis Aquarium. Experience the unique beauty of Dubai from the Dubai Marina Walk, called by many a small Manhattan due to the many skyscrapers. Find lots of restaurants serving a variety of foods in front of the Marina Canal, where boat, yacht, and dhow rides are available. Enjoy a drive along Sheik Zayed Road, lined with more skyscrapers, and stop at the Dubai Mall to experience the fine dining and shopping on offer, and enter Burj Khalifa, a magnificent steel structure rising 828 meters and the tallest building in the world. Have free time at the Dubai Mall until the evening to watch the dancing fountain. This is the world’s largest dancing fountain and is synchronized with classical, Arabic, and international music. At the end of the evening, be dropped off back at your hotel.

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It’s a very good tour to get a taste of Dubai. Ameera was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, great photographer and always smiling. We didn’t have to queue anywhere including Burj Khalifa and that wad a bonus. The only downside is that on the tour prescription is mentioned that we will visit Jumeirah Mosque but we didn’t.

Riah was an excellent guild, we learned soo much about the history of Dubai. She took her time, answered all our questions and very patient when we stopped to take pictures. We recommend this tour as it gives you a lot of info and seeing many parts of the city!

It was AMAZING ... what a great Tour Guide and driver we had, and the organization was incredible ... I would recommend it to any single/couple/family traveller. They were amazing on time, their language skills are great and it was such a nice taste of DUBAI

Something different to try if not tried before, the view is not as clear as I would of expected it to be. There seems to be a cloudy view from up there. Never the less we enjoyed it and the service was spot on.

Shakil is extremely knowledgeable about UAE politics and social issues. Our conversations were insightful, and the tour was beautiful. We were able to visit the Golden Market too!