Private Dubai City Tour: A Premium Experience of Old and New
Overview
If you’re looking for things to do in Dubai, head out to discover the city’s main sights and cosmopolitan culture on a private sightseeing tour! This comprehensive Dubai city tour showcases a collection of top Dubai attractions, from beautiful Jumeirah Mosque to famous landmarks like the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel. From a private vehicle, see picturesque Dubai neighborhoods, and then explore Dubai's old quarter, Al Bastakiy and Cross Dubai Creek by 'abra' (water taxi) to Deira, visit the famous spice souk and enjoy free time to shop in Dubai Gold Souk. Plus, learn fascinating details about the city from a private guide!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle
- Inside visit to Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque
- Visit to Al Seef / Al Bastakiya and Spice Souq / Gold Souq
- Abra ride across the Creek ( Traditional water taxi)
- Private professional Dubai city tour with selected Language
- Attraction (inside visit) as per the option selected
- Photo Stop from outside Burj Al Arab ( Jumeirah open beach)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
• Your centrally located Dubai / Sharjah or Ajman Hotels and Dubai Cruise Terminal >> Departure time : - As per guest selection
What To Expect
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Jumeirah Public Beach
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Burj Al Arab
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jumeirah Mosque (pass by)
Bur Dubai Abra Station
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Dubai Spice Souk
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
- Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
- Guide service as per the selection - English, German, Spanish, French, Italian speaking guide
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- 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.
- Please note, the tour duration subject to change depending on traffic.The stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times.
- Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
- Dress code: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle.
- Inside visit to Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque.
- Visit to Al Seef / Al Bastakiya and Spice Souq / Gold Souq.
- Abra ride across the Creek ( Traditional water taxi).
- Private professional Dubai city tour with selected Language.
- Attraction (inside visit) as per the option selected.
- Photo Stop from outside Burj Al Arab ( Jumeirah open beach).
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
There 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 Private Dubai City Tour: A Premium Experience of Old and New is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Dubai City Tour: A Premium Experience of Old and New will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle
- Inside visit to Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque
- Visit to Al Seef / Al Bastakiya and Spice Souq / Gold Souq
- Abra ride across the Creek ( Traditional water taxi)
- Private professional Dubai city tour with selected Language
- Attraction (inside visit) as per the option selected
- Photo Stop from outside Burj Al Arab ( Jumeirah open beach)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
- Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
- Guide service as per the selection - English, German, Spanish, French, Italian speaking guide
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- 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.
- Please note, the tour duration subject to change depending on traffic.The stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times.
- Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
- Dress code: 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.
