United Arab Emirates · City Tours

Private Dubai Must-See Tour with Iconic Photo Ops by Private Vehicle

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Dubai sightseeing tour by private vehicle
  • 02 Photo stops at Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Mosque
  • 03 Visit Al Fahidi Fort and the Dubai Museum
  • 04 Cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat
  • 05 Walk along Jumeirah Public Beach
  • 06 Explore the Gold Souq and Spice Souq in Deira
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 08 Led by a private local guide

Discover Dubai’s contrasts on a private half-day tour that blends modern landmarks, historic districts, and traditional local experiences. Travel by private vehicle with your guide as you explore highlights including Jumeirah Public Beach, the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, Al Fahidi Fort, and the Dubai Museum.

You’ll also cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat and wander through the lively souks of Deira, where spice, gold, and jewelry shops add to the city’s vibrant atmosphere. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this is a comfortable and personalized way to see some of Dubai’s must-see sights.

Venture into the Al Fahidi Fort and learn about the glorious journey of Dubai from being a small semi-forgotten fishing village to the majestic metropolis that it is today.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Dubai
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet your guide at your hotel and begin your exciting adventures. On your way witness multiple wonderful sites of Dubai such as the famous Palm Jumeirah.

Arrive at Jumeirah district and have a peaceful walk the sandy Jumeirah Public Beach all the way to the magnificent Burj Al Arab and fall in love with this architectural masterpiece. Continue riding across the amazing Dubai and observe several more notable attractions including the Jumeirah Mosque with its fancifully carved white stone façades and towering twin minarets.Venture into the Al Fahidi Fort and learn about the glorious journey of Dubai from being a small semi-forgotten fishing village to the majestic metropolis that it is today. Discover numerous ancient artifacts of Eastern civilizations, some of which are dating to 3000 BC.

Get the unique experience of exploring Dubai on the traditional ‘abra’ boat at Bur Dubai Abra Dock. Admire the views of the city’s picturesque skyline, take breathtaking photos and peacefully enjoy the futuristic atmosphere of Dubai.

End your day wandering the vibrant souks of the Deira district and uncover their treasures, hidden inside the countless spice, gold and jewelry stores.Start your adventures by strolling along the Jumeirah Public Beach that is one of the cleanest and secure beaches of the city. Located in residential district of Jumeirah it’s 800 meters territory is filled with notable sites such as the famous Palm Jumeirah or sail shaped Burj Al Arab.Appreciate the remarkable sail-like design of a five-star hotel that stand towering above the Jumeirah Public Beach. Burj Al Arab is a renowned must-see attraction of Dubai. It holds the honorable 7th place in the list of the tallest hotels in the world with an astonishing 321-meter height.Pass by the majestic Jumeirah Mosque built in 1975 in a traditional style of medieval Fatimid dynasty that ruled over Syria and Egypt. Appreciate the fancifully carved white stone façade of the building that is widely considered to be the most beautiful mosque in Dubai.Explore the oldest building of Dubai, the 18-century Al Fahidi Fort. Get inside the Dubai Museum and learn about the fascinating transformation of the city from a small fishing village to the majestic metropolis that it is today.

The museum’s galleries are filled with numerous ancient artifacts that display the culture of this land and its people, some of which are dating to 3000 BC.Continue to Bur Dubai Abra Dock and experience the traditional means of transportation by getting on board of wooden “abra” boat. While crossing the creek you will have plenty of time to admire the views of the city’s picturesque skyline as well as take countless photos and peacefully enjoy the atmosphere of Dubai.Your last stop is the Deira district, the historic commercial center of Dubai. Here you will introduce yourself to vibrant souks, another famous feature of Arabic countries. Explore them at your own pace and visit multiple spice and jewelry stores together with your guide.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Vehicle
  • Dubai Museum Entrance
  • Ticket Abra ride across the Creek (traditional boat/water taxi in Dubai)
  • Iconic photo-ops from outside Burj Al Arab & Jumeirah Mosque
  • CUltural authentic experience at Gold Souq and Spice Souq
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. We can provide the seat on request at no additional charge. Please let us know at the time of booking if you need one
  • In summer/autumn/spring time lightweight summer clothing, hats and sunglasses are recommended
  • In winter, jackets and sweaters might be needed in evening time
  • In summer time (June – September), daytime temperatures may reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius with humidity levels exceeding 90%. We advise our customers to keep that in mind and stay hydrated
  • Due to government events, public holidays, weather conditions or traffic, the local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled itinerary
  • As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, some of the attractions might be closed, so alternate visits / photo stops will be arranged
  • Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.
  • Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental
  • You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

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

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