Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks
Overview
Experience the dynamic allure of Dubai with a professional English-speaking local tour guide. As a city in constant evolution, Dubai continually unveils new and exciting attractions, ensuring there is always something fresh to explore. Rather than spend hours researching what to see and do in Dubai, rely on a guide to save time and see the major attractions of Dubai, this comprehensive six guided tour offers a deep dive into Dubai's most prominent tourist spots, including cultural heritage sites and 3D video with rarest images of Dubai and upcoming developments. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Dubai, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Dubai's waterways. Travel in comfort, providing pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in Dubai or the seaport.
What's Included
- 3D movie show with rarest pictures of Dubai
- Musuem of Future (Outside photo stop)
- A visit to perfume museum and smell perfumes used by locals
- Drive-through the spice market, gold souk
- Drivealong and photostop the Zabeel Rulers Palace, Dubai Frame
- Boat Ride across the Deira Creek
- Drive along and photo-stop at Atlantis & Palm Island - eighth wonder of the world
- Arabic makeover (local dress for men & women) for picture & memories
- Burj Al Arab - the luxury 5-star hotel photo stop
- A walking tour of Heritage houses (old homes of ruling family) & museum visit (old Dubai)
- Arabic welcome with coffee and dates at the traditional Majilis
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in Dubai city
- Ancient Barjeel cooling systems - the wind towers & Fahidi drive through
- A complete tour of Dubai that covers both old and modern Dubai.
- Blue Mosque entry included - Mosque of Jumeirah
- Burj Khalifa photostop and downtown views- worlds tallest building
- Facility of Drop off at nearest location to spice market & gold souk after the tour for own shopping
- Air conditioned vehicle with Professional guide English speaking
- Lunch Lunch box (to be prebooked) at USD 18 per person
Meeting and Pickup
If the number of guests is 2 or more, we do pick up from all hotels in the Emirates Dubai (see locations below). The locations included in our pickup area are Deira area, Bur Dubai, downtown including Burj Khalifa areas, all around Sheikh Zayed road, Barsha, T-com, Media city, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Residents and Jumeirah Lake Towers,Outside city limit participants and individuals (one person bookings) pickup locations and their pickup points: -Ghusais, Riu Deira, Nahda, Muhaisna, Naif and gold souk areas and other Emirates report at Ibis Deira Creekside hotel or Novotel Deira City Center hotel.Guest staying at Silicon Oasis, Discovery Garden, DIP, Jebel Ali, Studio city, Jumeirah village Circle, Jumeirah village Triangle, Springs, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Land international city and all outskirts' locations must report at the Marina mall main entrance. If the booking is for 5 or more, we will pick from the above-mentioned locations/hotelsIMPORTANT: - Since we are not charging supplements for booking with one person, therefore hotel pickup is not offered; whereas we suggest a close by hotel or come to common pickup point as mentioned above. Our apologies unable to bear the relocation cost or accept claims as the products sold at a very budget price.
What To Expect
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Burj Al Arab
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palm Jumeirah
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Al Fahidi (pass by)
Sheikh Zayed Road (pass by)
Dubai Spice Souk (pass by)
Zabeel Palace
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dubai Frame
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque And Centre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Al Shindagha
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Free pickup and drop off offered from almost 500 hotels in Dubai. Dubai Museum is closed on Friday . Inside museum visit is not possible on Friday's, however you can see the forts from outside and we will take you thee for a photostop. On friday some of the shops inside spice and gold souk will be closed.
- Hotel pickups commence between 8am - 930am approx. All days except Fridays, the 8 AM pickup start from new Dubai and transfer to old Dubai.
- No pickup is offers from Arabian ranches, Jebel Ali, Silicon Oasis, Dragon mart area, Mirdif, Al Nahda, Muhaisnah, Ghusais, Mamzar, Naif, Sabka, Al Ras these places are far from city limit.
- Tour operators buses are prohibited by law to pickup the guests from residence.
- INDIVIDUAL GUEST PICKUP :- If the booking is for one person the guest will be requested to come to a close by common pick up hotel which will be one of the centrally located hotels. If the guest request to have pick up from the hotel of their stay will be charged USD 8 per person and they can pay locally. This is only applicable for those guest staying at centrally located hotels. However, if there is more than one booking from the same hotel we will pickup up from the same hotel. The agency do not accept any claim or compensation in this regard.
- Luggage transfers are not included in the tour prices, if any luggage must be informed in advance supplementary charges apply
- Infant seat available, charges apply
- If the booking is for one person guest are requested to contact us at least 24 hrs prior to the tour - so that we will be able to let the guest know which is their pickup. The agency will not be held responsible - if you are not aware of your location or if you are unable to join the tour
- Tour is offered only tourist . The tour is restricted to people holding UAE residence visa - due to insurance issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 3D movie show with rarest pictures of Dubai.
- Musuem of Future (Outside photo stop).
- A visit to perfume museum and smell perfumes used by locals.
- Drive-through the spice market, gold souk.
- Drivealong and photostop the Zabeel Rulers Palace, Dubai Frame.
- Boat Ride across the Deira Creek.
- Drive along and photo-stop at Atlantis & Palm Island - eighth wonder of the world.
- Arabic makeover (local dress for men & women) for picture & memories.
- Burj Al Arab - the luxury 5-star hotel photo stop.
- A walking tour of Heritage houses (old homes of ruling family) & museum visit (old Dubai).
- Arabic welcome with coffee and dates at the traditional Majilis.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in Dubai city.
- Ancient Barjeel cooling systems - the wind towers & Fahidi drive through.
- A complete tour of Dubai that covers both old and modern Dubai.
- Blue Mosque entry included - Mosque of Jumeirah.
- Burj Khalifa photostop and downtown views- worlds tallest building.
- Facility of Drop off at nearest location to spice market & gold souk after the tour for own shopping.
- Air conditioned vehicle with Professional guide English speaking.
- Lunch. Lunch box (to be prebooked) at USD 18 per person.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 3D movie show with rarest pictures of Dubai
- Musuem of Future (Outside photo stop)
- A visit to perfume museum and smell perfumes used by locals
- Drive-through the spice market, gold souk
- Drivealong and photostop the Zabeel Rulers Palace, Dubai Frame
- Boat Ride across the Deira Creek
- Drive along and photo-stop at Atlantis & Palm Island - eighth wonder of the world
- Arabic makeover (local dress for men & women) for picture & memories
- Burj Al Arab - the luxury 5-star hotel photo stop
- A walking tour of Heritage houses (old homes of ruling family) & museum visit (old Dubai)
- Arabic welcome with coffee and dates at the traditional Majilis
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in Dubai city
- Ancient Barjeel cooling systems - the wind towers & Fahidi drive through
- A complete tour of Dubai that covers both old and modern Dubai.
- Blue Mosque entry included - Mosque of Jumeirah
- Burj Khalifa photostop and downtown views- worlds tallest building
- Facility of Drop off at nearest location to spice market & gold souk after the tour for own shopping
- Air conditioned vehicle with Professional guide English speaking
- LunchLunch box (to be prebooked) at USD 18 per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Free pickup and drop off offered from almost 500 hotels in Dubai. Dubai Museum is closed on Friday . Inside museum visit is not possible on Friday's, however you can see the forts from outside and we will take you thee for a photostop. On friday some of the shops inside spice and gold souk will be closed.
- Hotel pickups commence between 8am - 930am approx. All days except Fridays, the 8 AM pickup start from new Dubai and transfer to old Dubai.
- No pickup is offers from Arabian ranches, Jebel Ali, Silicon Oasis, Dragon mart area, Mirdif, Al Nahda, Muhaisnah, Ghusais, Mamzar, Naif, Sabka, Al Ras these places are far from city limit.
- Tour operators buses are prohibited by law to pickup the guests from residence.
- INDIVIDUAL GUEST PICKUP :- If the booking is for one person the guest will be requested to come to a close by common pick up hotel which will be one of the centrally located hotels. If the guest request to have pick up from the hotel of their stay will be charged USD 8 per person and they can pay locally. This is only applicable for those guest staying at centrally located hotels. However, if there is more than one booking from the same hotel we will pickup up from the same hotel. The agency do not accept any claim or compensation in this regard.
- Luggage transfers are not included in the tour prices, if any luggage must be informed in advance supplementary charges apply
- Infant seat available, charges apply
- If the booking is for one person guest are requested to contact us at least 24 hrs prior to the tour - so that we will be able to let the guest know which is their pickup. The agency will not be held responsible - if you are not aware of your location or if you are unable to join the tour
- Tour is offered only tourist . The tour is restricted to people holding UAE residence visa - due to insurance issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
