Full Day Explore Dubai City Tour
An unforgettable journey through Dubai's past, present, and future.
Tour Quick Info
Duration
Full Day (Approx. 10 hours)
Transport
Sharing or Private Options
(Pickup from central Dubai hotels)
Price
From AED 100 (Sharing)
(AED 650 Private - up to 6)
Overview
Embark on a full-day Dubai city tour with a packed itinerary! It offers the rare chance to see Dubai by land, water, and a monorail ride. You can look forward to discovering rows of shops across Gold Souk and Spice Souk, stomping around the Bastakiya Quarters’ endless parade of cultural and heritage sites, and appreciating the uber-stylish contemporary sights across Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai, all in a day. Roundtrip hotel transfers, dining, and opportunities for shopping at the Oasis Mall and Dubai Mall, are included.
What to Expect - Your Day Exploring Dubai
Kick Off the Tour in an Enchanting Setting
This Dubai one-day begins once your driver picks you up from the hotel and transfers you to Dubai Frame. Admire its stunning architecture resembling a rectangular picture frame and immerse yourself in its resplendent settings within Zabeel Park.
The Dubai Frame holds significant importance for several reasons, acting as more than just an architectural landmark. Looking one way, you see the historical areas – the Creek, the souks, the older buildings – representing "Old Dubai". Looking the other way, you see the modern skyline – the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, the futuristic developments – representing "New Dubai".
Al Bastakiya Exploration & Abra Ride to Souks
A stop at Al Bastakiya Quarter will walk you straight into Dubai’s modest past. Get lost in its old-world charm as you navigate its maze of sand-colored, wind-tower-adorned structures and tour Dubai Museum within the city’s oldest-of-its-kind Al Fahidi Fort. You will also sail along the historic Dubai Creek aboard a traditional sailing vessel, an abra, which takes you to the region’s bustling souks, the aromatic Spice Souk and Gold Souk with the most exquisite gold jewelry collections.
See Museum of the Future & Modern Marvels
As the tour progresses, experience a seamless transition from Dubai’s past to its avant-garde present. Listen to an informative narration of the extraordinary attractions and innovative architecture that make Dubai a dynamic city. Enjoy the chance to immortalize your moments at these sights as you pause for photo ops at the Museum of the Future with its groundbreaking, ring-like architecture.
Lunch, Mosque Visit, and Burj Al Arab Photo Stop
Following a lunch session at Oasis Mall, you will head to the Farooq Omar Bin Khatib Mosque. It stands out for its architectural grandeur and purpose: to share Islamic values and foster harmony. You will then proceed to Burj Al Arab, where you can capture fantastic pictures of this celebrated sail-shaped structure.
Monorail Ride & Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Photo Ops
Next, prepare for an immersive monorail ride through the breathtaking sights across Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. As you deboard the monorail station within Atlantis, The Palm resort, enjoy the chance to explore the resort and glimpse into its waterpark. There will also be a photo stop at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, an iconic resort renowned for its magnificent Ottoman architecture.
Wrap Up with Dubai Mall Extravaganza
End your Dubai one-day city tour package amid Downtown Dubai’s jaw-dropping splendors. See the tallest-of-its-kind Burj Khalifa up close and enter the largest-of-its-kind Dubai Mall to shop, marvel at the waterfalls, and appreciate thousands of marine exhibits at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.
Tour Highlights
- Simplify your Dubai sightseeing as you tick off the city’s legendary attractions and best-kept secrets in a single day.
- Capture the quintessence of Dubai’s past, present, and future with convenient photo ops at attractions such as Dubai Frame, the Museum of the Future, Burj Al Arab, and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
- Soak in the Emirati maritime past during an atmospheric abra ride along Dubai Creek.
- Transport yourself to Dubai’s pre-oil era as you tour Dubai Museum (inside Al Fahidi Fort), haggle at Gold Souk and Spice Souk, and wander Al Bastakiya Quarter.
- Admire Dubai’s unrivaled modernity with an exciting monorail ride that whisks you through the upscale sights across the iconic Palm Jumeirah.
- Pause at the Farooq Omar Bin Khatib Mosque, a symbol of Islamic architectural fineness and cultural significance.
- Stop for dining and shopping at the Oasis Mall.
- Conclude your sightseeing at the iconic Dubai Mall, catching views of Dubai Aquarium’s massive tank.
Inclusions
- Shuttle pickup from hotel (central locations)
- Photo stop at Dubai Frame
- Visit Al Bastakiya Quarter
- Abra Ride
- Visit to Gold Souq and Spice Souq
- Photo stop at the Museum of the Future
- Lunch at Oasis Mall
- Visit Farooq Omar Bin Khatib Mosque – Blue Mosque
- Photo stop at Burj Al Arab
- Monorail ride to Atlantis, the Palm
- Photo stop at Zabeel Saray Hotel
- Visit Dubai Mall (Aquarium view, waterfall, fountain area)
- Shuttle drop-off back to hotel
Exclusions
- All personal expenses spend for shopping, drinks and dining etc on-site during the tour.
- Entry tickets to attractions unless specified in inclusions.
- Gratuities (optional).
How to Redeem
Shortly after completing your booking, you'll receive a tour confirmation voucher via email.
If it doesn't appear in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder, and notify us if you cannot locate it.
Upon arrival, please present your voucher either printed or on your mobile device to the driver for verification.
Important Information
- Please carry valid ID proof/Passport along with you.
- Transfers are only provided from centrally located hotels and residences in Dubai city (Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed, Marina, etc.). Contact us if your location is far off.
- There will be no refund for partly utilized services.
- No heavy luggage is allowed during this activity.
- Attraction closures on specific days/weekends are beyond our control and no compensation will be adjusted.
- Pick-up/drop-off times on sharing transfers can vary by 30-60 minutes due to traffic/location.
- During Ramadan, eating/drinking/smoking in public is restricted during daylight hours.
- Avoid taking pictures of people without permission.
- Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees) when visiting religious sites and public spaces.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited inside the tour vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch included in the tour? +
Yes, lunch at Oasis Mall is included in the Full Day Explore Dubai City Tour.
Are entrance fees to attractions like Dubai Museum included? +
The tour includes a visit to Dubai Museum (located within Al Fahidi Fort). Specific entry fees for other attractions are generally not included unless explicitly stated in the 'Inclusions' list. This tour focuses on photo stops and experiencing the areas around many key landmarks.
What is the dress code for visiting the Farooq Omar Bin Khatib Mosque? +
Visitors should dress modestly. This means shoulders and knees should be covered. Women may be required to cover their heads; headscarves are usually available at the mosque if needed.
How long is the Abra ride? +
The Abra ride across Dubai Creek is a short but traditional and atmospheric experience, typically lasting around 5-10 minutes to cross from one side to the other, connecting you to the Gold and Spice Souks.
What Our Guests Say
"The Full Day City Tour was fantastic! We saw so much of Dubai in one day, from the old souks to the modern marvels. Our guide was very knowledgeable."
- A. Kumar
"Loved the variety of this tour – the abra ride, the souks, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Mall. Lunch was also good. Arihant Travel organized it perfectly."
- S. Patel