The Golden City - Dubai city tour
Attractions & guided tours

The Golden City - Dubai city tour

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
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£87.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Do this because
  • Cruise along the creek in a traditional water taxi, an Abra
  • Visit the Gold and Spice Souk and many popular attractions
  • Admire the Burj Al Arab Hotel and the Jumeirah Mosque
What to expect

Sample historic sites and the vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this tour starting with a drive-through to the man-made Palm Jumeirah island, an incredible architectural marvel, for a closer look at the iconic Atlantis Resort.

You will then visit West Beach for picturesque views of the Dubai Marina and JBR Walk skyline before driving to the traditionally recreated Souk Madinat for stunning photos of another icon of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab Hotel. The tour will continue with modern architectural icons, you will drive next to Downtown Dubai for a few photos of the magnificent Burj Khalifa, still the world’s tallest building. Drive along the picturesque palace and residential area of Jumeirah Beach to a photo stop at the famed Jumeirah Mosque before heading to Al Bastakiya district in the old part of Dubai, followed by a brief stop at the former residence of Dubai’s ruling family – Al Fahidi Fort and a short Abra (water taxi) sail across Dubai Creek.

You will disembark at the Spice Souk where the fragrances of the Orient come together, then, finally, you will have time to shop in the most visited site of Dubai, the Gold Souk.

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What's included
  • check Tour guide
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Attractions tickets other than mentioned
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Dubai. You'll indicate your pickup location at checkout.
What to remember
  • The shared tour can be in English/Spanish or English/German. The guide will speak both languages during the tour
  • Please note that lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight. The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops, and villages
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances
  • Delays in hotel pickup may occur due to traffic conditions or due to other clients en route to your hotel for the public tour
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Provider
Orient Tours LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

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  • Lisa

    From Austria - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Unser Guide war super, die Tour war sehr individuell. Was uns genervt hat, war, dass am Spice Souk ein ausgewähltes Geschäft ausgesucht wurde, dort k ...

  • Bettina

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Holger

    From Germany - March 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Kerstin U.

    From Germany - February 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Der Guide war sehr gut, es gab viel Infos. Die einzelnen Stopps hätten etwas länger ausfallen können.störend war bei der Rückfahrt dr Stau ( Rushhour)

  • Anke

    From United States of America - December 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Unser Reiseguide war total klasse. Hat sich sehr um alle bemüht und gekümmert. Tolle Stationen sind angefahren worden.

  • OnTour

    From Germany - February 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Eine sehr informative, interessante Tour. Super Guide, der uns viele Informationen gab. Diese Tour empfehlen wir gerne weiter!

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