Although a relatively new city, Dubai enjoys a rich heritage with a history that goes as far back as the Bronze Age. Take this journey and go back in time to explore the roots of this country.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German
Pickup included: Pick-up from your hotel in Dubai

Highlights

See the oldest monument of Dubai at Al Fahidi Fort
Ride on an authentic abra water taxi
Shop at the Spice Souk and Gold Souk

Full description

There is no better way to start the wonderful Dubai experience than to pay a visit to the famous Al Fahidi Fort. This is the place where once rulers of Dubai lived, today it’s a must to see! Next, take a ride aboard the authentic ferry boat – abra - to Dubai's famous old market known as Spice and Gold souk. Take a short walk through the narrow alleys of the old town and find The Treasure House, a unique spot for shopping for an exclusive collection of leather and fur materials. Leave the old town as you get to the bus to the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Palace – Dubai’s Ruler, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Take some memorable photos! Continue passing the world trade Centre of Dubai along the 2nd December Street to the union house, an edifice reminder of the bravery of the grandfathers and their decision to create the United Arab Emirates. See the Jumeirah Mosque, known for its 8th century Islamic Architecture. After a short drive, reach the Islamic Art Museum for a discovery of the savoir-faire of a great civilization. The last stop is Burj Al Arab – an amazing creation housing the region's most luxurious hotel and the world's first seven stars.

Includes

Abra water ferry ride
Entrance fees

Food

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

Please wear comfortable clothes

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Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.3/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Safety
5/5

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Great tour of main attractions

The tour led to the Burj Arab, some museum that sold expensive stuff (it doesn't have to be now but you could drink coffee) and a really good museum that showed the former life in Dubai and, last but not least, the spice market. The tour guide gave interesting information about the UAE and Dubai and the tour relaxed. The only negative was the organization of the pick-up which took over 45 minutes and then another 30 minutes to the big bus

September 6, 2015

Interesting cultural tour

Unfortunately, all participants from the various hotels were ordered for collection at 8:00 a.m., which resulted in delays of around 1 1/2 hours. The tour guide was very hard working and could tell us a lot about the country and the people. A small point of criticism was that the perfumery mentioned in the booking was not shown. The rest was very interesting and you got a good picture of the culture.

August 23, 2015

Unfortunately, the visit to a shop with "traditional handicrafts" has remained negative in our memories - the approximately 30-minute stop after visiting the mosque was not announced in the program, the goods on offer were more modern mass tourist goods and this time was missing later when visiting the souk.

November 16, 2019

Sights of Dubai: Fahidi Fort, Abra and Islamic Art

Sights of Dubai: Fahidi Fort, Abra and Islamic Art

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Great tour of main attractions

Interesting cultural tour