Dubai City Tour: Old & Modern Dubai

One private day that moves from the Dubai of pearl traders to the Dubai of record-breaking towers. Your guide and driver shape the pace around you, and end the day at the Dubai Fountain as the city lights up.

Duration: Full day, about 10 hours
Group: From 2 guests
Guide: Vietnamese or English-speaking guide

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Highlights

Al Fahidi Historical District and the Spice and Gold Souks
Abra water-taxi ride across Dubai Creek
Photo stop at Jumeirah Beach facing Burj Al Arab
Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm
Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the evening fountain show

The day, hour by hour

Morning
Old Dubai & the Creek
Begin in the old quarter, where the soul of historic Dubai still lives on, beside the city's only natural saltwater creek.
- Al Fahidi Historical District: wind-tower houses, museums and quiet lanes
- Spice Souk: saffron, frankincense, dried fruit and Arabian tea
- Gold Souk: hundreds of shops of gold, diamonds and gemstones
- Abra ride: glide across the Creek for a new view of the skyline
Midday
Lunch at a restaurant of your choice
Your guide suggests restaurants that suit your taste and budget (meal at guest's own expense).
Afternoon
Modern Dubai
The city of innovation, from the sail of Burj Al Arab to the tallest tower on earth.
- Jumeirah Beach: the best angle on Burj Al Arab, famed for its 24K-gold interiors
- Palm Jumeirah: the palm-shaped island and Atlantis The Palm
- Optional: the Palm Monorail and Sky Views Dubai (own expense)
- Burj Khalifa (828 m) and The Dubai Mall, with more than 1,200 stores
Evening
The Dubai Fountain and dinner
Watch the fountain show from 6 pm, then dinner at a restaurant your guide recommends (own expense). Your private car returns you to your hotel.