United Arab Emirates · City Tours

Dubai Full Day Tour with Burj Khalifa from Dubai

9 Hours Round trip from Dubai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day guided tour covering both old and modern Dubai
  • 02 See Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Jumeirah Mosque
  • 03 Explore Bastakyia and the area around Al Fahidi and Dubai Museum
  • 04 Cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra boat
  • 05 Visit the spice and gold souks in Deira
  • 06 Enjoy entry to Burj Khalifa’s 124th floor
  • 07 Drive through Palm Jumeirah with a photo stop near Atlantis
  • 08 See Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and Mall of the Emirates

Discover Dubai’s striking contrasts on a full-day guided tour that blends heritage, architecture, waterfront scenery, and modern city icons. From Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab to the historic Bastakyia district, Dubai Creek, and the bustling souks of Deira, this experience traces the city’s journey from traditional trading port to global metropolis.

Along the way, cross the creek by traditional abra, explore the area around Dubai Museum, and continue through Zaabeel before heading to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. In the afternoon, take in Dubai’s contemporary side with views of Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and Mall of the Emirates.

Discover Dubai’s striking contrasts on a full-day guided tour that blends heritage, architecture, waterfront scenery, and modern city icons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Dubai
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Start of the Tour

The traditional tour will start with the discovery of the Jumairah area , and the famous Burj Al Arab , a stop at an art center, we will also cross the new Canal ,and then visit or stop for a snapshot of the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque of Jumeirah that dates back to the Fatimid rule .

2
Day 02

District of Bastakyia

We will continue to the historic district of Bastakyia, the magical old town which houses the Dubai Museum, located in the ancient fortress of Al-fahidi, which dates back 200 years. A visit to the Museum of Dubai is a included on your own .

3
Day 03

District of Deira

Next, you will have a chance to cross the creek by boat in authentic "Abras," enjoying the spectacular cityscape while heading towards the District of Deira, which is home to Dubai's biggest spice and gold souks. Here, why not splurge on a golden souvenir, sample exotic spices. The tour will continue with the discovery of the discovery of the Zaabeel area and the rulers of DUBAI palaces before ending at the famous iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai mall .

4
Day 04

Burj Khalifa and Dubai mall

We will stop there to discover the mall . Our guide will direct you to take the lift to top124 , enjoy the view ,then you will be able to have lunch ON YOUR OWN in one of the various food option available in the mall . In the afternoon ,we continue the tour with the DUBAI modern tour.

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Day 05

DUBAI modern side

Dubai tour will not be complete without taking a view of the DUBAI modern side . Dubai is the gem of the gulf, and we at Gray Line want to ensure that you experience all that this spirited city has to offer.We will drive to the Iconic Palm Jumeirah, passing by the famous new CITY WALK , then will drive south on Sheikh ZAYED road to reach the PALM , an Island shaped like a palm tree with panoramic views of the Arabian gulf. Located on the Palm are several luxury hotels, including the Atlantis hotel which where we will have the chance to take a snapshot . The Atlantis includes several aquariums that house exotic species ranging from fish to sharks, fine dining restaurants, and the popular Aquaventure water park.

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Day 06

Dubai Marina

After that, we will stop at the new Dubai marina, where "The Walk," is situated, an open space with several reknowned restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. Finally, the tour will go through the Jumeirah lake towers brand new city, and end at the BARSHA area at the Mall of the Emirates, where one of the world's biggest and most fascinating artifical ski resort is located.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dubai 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • GPS Enabled Audio guiding - English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese
  • Licensed English Live guide
  • Entrance fees at Dubai Museum & crossing the Creek in Abras
  • Burj Khalifa ticket to access 124th Floor

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Food and Drinks

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • **The stop at the Jumairah Mosque does not include a guided entrance of the Mosque, but should guests want to enter, the Mosque is only open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and & Thursdays from 08h45 till 09h45 AM only.
  • On Mondays & Wednesdays from 09h00 to 10h00 AM and from 10h15 to 11h15 AM.
  • The mosque is closed on Fridays.Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered.
  • Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers.
  • ** Our tour operates every day including Friday, but on Friday the National Museum of Dubai is closed in the morning, and guests will not be able to visit it .( no refund wil be given for that )

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dubai, AE
Tour start
Dubai, AE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Dubai.

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