United Arab Emirates · City Tours

Full day Dubai Modern and Classic Tour from Dubai

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See both modern Dubai landmarks and historic districts in one day
  • 02 Visit Dubai Marina, Bluewaters and Palm Jumeirah
  • 03 Enjoy a photo stop at Burj Al Arab
  • 04 Take in panoramic views from the 124th floor of Burj Khalifa
  • 05 Explore Al Bastakiya, Dubai’s heritage area
  • 06 Cross the Creek by traditional Abra water taxi
  • 07 Browse the famous Gold Souk and Spice Souk
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai included

Discover Dubai’s striking contrasts on a full-day guided tour that blends futuristic landmarks with the city’s historic heart. From the sleek waterfront of Dubai Marina and Bluewaters to Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and the soaring Burj Khalifa, this experience showcases the modern side of the city through some of its most iconic sights.

You’ll also explore the older soul of Dubai, with time in Al Bastakiya and a traditional Abra ride across the Creek to the Gold and Spice Souks. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience both the classic and contemporary highlights of Dubai in one day.

Discover Dubai’s striking contrasts on a full-day guided tour that blends futuristic landmarks with the city’s historic heart.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Dubai
Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Discover the best of Dubai on this tour that includes both Dubai's hidden gems and modern skyscrapers

  • Tour begins with a hotel pick-up by a professional guide.
  • Tour starts with Dubai Marina, The Largest artificial marina in the world; Dubai Marina is the new hang-out hub of Dubai. From Dubai Marina, you will drive to Bluewaters, a new lifestyle destination in Dubai. Now time for an adventure ride at Ain Dubai, the world's biggest and tallest Ferris wheel.
  • After visiting the Dubai Marina & Ain Dubai, head to the next destination, Palm Jumeirah. The palm-shaped archipelago is home to Atlantis, The Palm Hotel, the world's first hotel to stay above a fully functioning aquarium. We will give you a glimpse of the island, and Phoo stop at Atlantis The Palm Hotel.
  • The next stop on tour is a photo stop at Burj Al Arab, one of Dubai's landmarks. This stop offers the best views of Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel, an example of Dubai's architectural excellence.
  • A few minutes drives take you to Madinat Jumeirah, built to recreate the enchanting beauty of ancient Arabia. This stunning area is filled with skyscrapers, over 300 retail stores, restaurants, department stores, cafes, and gyms.
  • Head to Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Enjoy panoramic city views from the 124th floor of his Burj Khalifa. Walk through Dubai Mall from the top floor entrance. An experience to see downtown Dubai that you will never forget.
  • This Guided City tour of Dubai will continue with a drive through the residential areas of Jumeriah, one of the luxurious parts of Dubai and home to the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque.
  • Continue this tour towards the heritage area called Al Bastakiya. Here you can still find parts of the city that existed more than 40 years ago and still retain memories of the days before the Emirates was united.
  • The next stop on this tour is the Dubai Gold and Spice Souk, accessed by the oldest form of transport called Abra, a water taxi from the Creek. The Gold and Spice Souks are Dubai's best places to buy quality spices and gold jewelry.
  • The Dubai City Tour ends with shopping at Souks, where you can shop like a local. The guide will drop you back at the hotel once you finish shopping.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 8 Hours Dubai City Tour with Professional Guide
  • Pick up & Drop off from Dubai Hotels
  • Visit Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
  • Photo Stop Burj Al Arab
  • Visit Bastakia area, Gold souk & Spice souk

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Tips and Personal Expenses in any nature

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At the Top Burj Khalifa Tickets provided by our Tour guide before going to the entrance of At the top
  • We will do pick up drop off within Dubai city Hotel locations

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Dubai.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Dubai.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Dubai..

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