The gold Dubai Frame standing above palms in Zabeel Park
Restored coral-stone wind-tower buildings lining a quiet square in Dubai's Al Fahidi historical district.
Fabric shops lining a narrow lane in the Bur Dubai textile souk
Abra crossing Dubai Creek in front of the Deira waterfront towers
The Burj Al Arab seen across palm trees from the shoreline
The Miraj Islamic Art Centre in Dubai, its name in silver letters above a rounded, columned entrance
The Pointe sign on the Palm Jumeirah boardwalk with Atlantis behind
The golden Dubai Frame standing 150 metres tall above Zabeel Park against a bright blue sky
A visitor smelling spices beside baskets of saffron, dried rose buds and spices at the Deira Spice Souk in Dubai
Ornate gold necklaces and bridal sets displayed on mannequins in a shop window in the Deira Gold Souk
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Half Day Dubai City Tour - Sharing Transfer

5 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Explore Dubai's landmarks and culture: from Zabeel Palace to The Pointe with stunning views of Atlantis.
A half day that covers both halves of Dubai - the ruling city and the trading town it grew out of - with hotel pickup and a shared air-conditioned coach. The route opens with photo stops at Zabeel Palace, the residence of the ruling family, and the Dubai Frame, the enormous gilded rectangle in Zabeel Park that deliberately places old Dubai in one view and new Dubai in the other. From there it crosses into Al Fahidi, the Bastakiya quarter, where you go inside one of the restored coral-and-gypsum courtyard houses and see the wind towers that cooled them before electricity. An abra - the wooden ferry that has crossed Dubai Creek for generations - takes the group over to Deira for the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk, and the tour also stops at the Islamic Art Centre. It finishes on the coast with a photo stop at the Burj Al Arab and free time at The Pointe, looking across the water at Atlantis. Wear comfortable shoes and dress modestly for the souks.
What's included?
    • Pick up from Dubai Hotel
    • Zabeel palace – Information & Photo Stop only
    • Dubai frame – Information & Photo Stop only
    • Visit to Bastakiya and one of the old houses - Visit
    • Abra Ride across Dubai Creek - Tour
    • Visit to Spice Souq and Gold Souq - Visit
    • Islamic Art Center - Visit
    • Burj Al Arab - Information & Photo stop only
    • Visit The Pointe to see Atlantis The Palm – Information & Photo stop only
    • Drop at  Dubai Hotel or Dubai Mall
    Exclusions
      • Personal Expenses
      Please note

        This is a shared tour with hotel pickup, so the collection time is a window rather than a fixed minute - be ready in the lobby from the start of it, as the coach follows a route around several hotels and cannot wait. Confirm your pickup time on the day. There is a fair amount of walking, including in Bastakiya and the souks, so wear comfortable closed shoes. Dress modestly for the old town and the souks: shoulders and knees covered is the courteous standard and avoids unwanted attention. Bring cash in small notes for the souks, where bargaining is expected and cards are not always taken. The abra crossing is a short step down into an open wooden boat, which is worth knowing for anyone with limited mobility. Bring water, a hat and sunglasses; several stops are outdoors.

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