Dubai In A Day: Full Day Old & New City Discovery Tour
Full-day guided tour spanning Dubai's historic old city and modern icons from Al Shindagha to the Burj Khalifa.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
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Pay securely online or choose payment on arrival.
Duration 8 hours
Choose an available departure time when booking.
Highlights
- 8 hours experience, capped at 14 guests
- Visits Old Dubai, Mosque, Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Key Photo Stops
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Guided mosque visit with cultural context
- Abra boat ride across Dubai Creek
- Guided visit to the Gold and Spice Souks
Your itinerary
2 hours
Al Shindagha Museum & Neighbourhood
2 hours
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing
15 min
Dubai Creek & Abra Boat Cruise
15 min
Visit, Sightsee and Boat cruise
30 min
Dubai Gold & Spice Souk
30 min
Visit, Guided Tour, Shopping, Sightseeing
30 min
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque
30 min
Visit, Guided tour
15 min
Burj Al Arab
15 min
Photo Stop, Visit
45 min
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
45 min
Photo Stop, Visit & Lunch
30 min
Palm Jumeirah
30 min
Visit, Photostop
Stop 8
Dubai Marina
Drive by
1 hr
Downtown Dubai
1 hr
Visit
15 min each
Museum of the Future & Dubai Frame
15 min each
Photo Stop, Sightseeing
Full description
This full-day tour journeys through Dubai's evolution, beginning in the historic Al Shindagha area with traditional architecture and a Dubai Creek abra ride, then progressing to modern attractions including Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai. A professional English-speaking guide provides cultural insights throughout the air-conditioned journey with multiple photo stops and landmark visits.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Abra water taxi across Dubai Creek
- Gold Souk & Spice Souk access
- Al Shindagha Museum entry
- Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque entry
- Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai visit
- Unlimited bottled water
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing & closed shoes
- Valid ID may be required for some activities
- Book direct with the operator — no middleman
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meeting point
- Meet at Dubai — hotel pickup included.
- Full pickup details are confirmed after booking.
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Before you go.
Common questions about this tour
This experience runs about 8 hours. Groups are capped at 14 guests.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from Dubai are included. Your exact pickup time and details are confirmed by email after booking.
Your booking includes Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional English-speaking guide, Abra water taxi across Dubai Creek, Gold Souk & Spice Souk access, and more. Personal expenses and optional gratuities are not included.
We recommend comfortable clothing & closed shoes, valid id may be required for some activities. Sunglasses and sun protection are also advised.
Yes. For mosque visits, shoulders and knees must be covered for everyone, and women should cover their hair with a scarf. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the rest of the tour.
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.