Old Dubai, the spice and gold souks and an abra ride, with photo stops at the Frame and Burj Al Arab.
- Gold and spice souks
- Abra ride
- Photo stops
$33per person
- Free cancellationUp to 48 hours before pickup for a full refund.
- Hotel pickup includedFrom any hotel in Dubai.
- Licensed guideAn English-speaking guide on every city tour.
- 3 to 8 hoursA half day, a full day or an evening cruise.
- Instant confirmationPay securely online and your voucher arrives by email straight away.
- Abra ticket includedThe water taxi across Dubai Creek.
Which tour is right for you?
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Old Dubai and Al Fahidi, the souks and the abra, plus a Monorail ride along the Palm.
- Monorail ride
- Al Fahidi
- Souks and abra
$60per person
A welcome drink, BBQ dinner and a Tanoura show on a traditional dhow, with Marina views.
- BBQ dinner
- Tanoura show
- Marina views
$49per person
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How the morning goes
Half-Day Dubai City Tour
- Hotel pickupAt 9:00 AM with your guide.
- Old Dubai and the souksThe spice and gold souks on foot.
- Abra across the creekA short ride on a traditional water taxi.
- Photo stopsThe Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.
- Drop-offBack at your hotel around five hours after pickup.
How the day goes
Half-Day Dubai City Tour
- Hotel pickupAt 8:00 AM with your guide.
- Old Dubai and Al FahidiThe historic quarter and the souks.
- Abra and the creekAcross Dubai Creek by water taxi.
- Monorail along the PalmWith photo stops at Dubai's landmarks.
- Drop-offBack at your hotel in the evening.
How the evening goes
Half-Day Dubai City Tour
- BoardingFrom 7:45 PM, with hotel transfer on request.
- Welcome drinkAs the dhow sets off.
- Dinner and the Tanoura showA BBQ dinner while you cruise.
- Back on shoreAbout three hours later.
For reference. Your guide times each stop around traffic and your group.
What’s included
Half-Day Dubai City Tour
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transfer
- Abra ticket
- Photo stops at the Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab
Not included
- Lunch
- Burj Khalifa tickets
Full-Day Dubai City Tour
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed tour guide
- Monorail ticket
- Old Dubai, the spice and gold souks
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch
- Burj Khalifa tickets
Dhow Dinner Cruise
Included
- Welcome drink
- BBQ dinner
- Soft drinks and water
- Tanoura show
- Hotel transfer (on request)
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
Good to know
- Wear comfortable shoes for the souks, and bring a hat for the midday sun.
- Lunch and Burj Khalifa tickets aren't included on the city tours.
- If a sandstorm, heavy rain or a government weather warning stops the trip, you can move it to another day or get a full refund.
- Refunds go back to your card within 5 to 10 working days. See the cancellation policy.
Questions
Will we share the car with other people?
No. Every tour is private: your own vehicle and driver or guide, for your group only.
Is the abra ride included?
Yes. The abra ticket across Dubai Creek is included on the city tours.
Do you go up the Burj Khalifa?
Not on the tour. We stop for photos outside, and tickets to the top are extra.
Can we do the city tour and dinner cruise on the same day?
Yes. Book the half-day tour for the morning and the dhow cruise for the evening of the same day.
When do I pay?
When you book. You pay the full price online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your confirmation arrives by email straight away. Cancel up to 48 hours before for a full refund.
Before you go
- Aquaventure tickets: 2026 prices, what’s included and tipsAquaventure tickets in 2026 from the official site: day pass and Lost World Aquarium prices, hours, the 1.2m height rule, lockers, food and the Palm Monorail.
- Dhow cruise in Dubai: Marina or Creek, prices and what to expectMarina, Creek or Dubai Harbour? How a Dubai dhow dinner cruise works, what the buffet and show include, November 2026 prices, dress code and tips for kids.
- Dubai Aquarium tickets: 2026 prices, passes and the free viewDubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo tickets in 2026 from the official site: Silver, Gold and Platinum prices, the free tank view, hours and Burj Khalifa combos.
- Dubai dress code for tourists: what to wear, place by placeWhat tourists can wear in Dubai in 2026: malls, souks, beaches, pools, restaurants and the desert, plus the official mosque dress codes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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