Private Half-Day Dubai City Tour with Dubai Frame Tickets
Supplied by: OceanAir Travels
Dubai is a city where new experiences, attractions and surprises can be found around every corner. There is much to be seen in this city that welcomes people from all over the world with its warm Arabian hospitality. This tour will take guests on an private tour around this fascinating and one-of-a-kind city.
Highlights
- Stop by The Pointe and admire views of Atlantis, The Palm
- Explore the Blue Mosque
- Browse for collections of gold and spices at traditional souks
- Experience Emirati hospitality at Al Khayma Heritage House
- Enjoy views of New and Old Dubai from the Dubai Frame
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off from your preferred Dubai location
- Transfers by clean and air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional and licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Abra water taxi fees
- Al Khayma Heritage House visit
- Dubai Frame tickets
- Mineral water provided during the tour
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Tipping (not mandatory)
Overview
The tour begins once you've been picked up from your preferred location by your tour guide. The first stop is The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah to admire magnificent views of Atlantis, The Palm hotel before making the most of a beachside Burj Al Arab photo stop.
Afterwards, you'll be transported to Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque. The mosque’s design, inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, combines Andalusian and Ottoman architecture and can accommodate about 2,000 worshippers at the same time.
Visit the Dubai Creek and enjoy a ride on an abra (traditional wooden boats) across the Creek. Stroll through the Gold and Spice Souks, lined with shops and stalls selling exquisite gold and spice items.
The journey continues towards Al Khayma Heritage House at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood where guests get to enjoy Emirati hospitality with some local tea or coffee. Explore the old Emirati lifestyle as we tour the traditional house, learning more of UAE’s journey, starting from the desert to reaching Mars.
You'll also explore a traditional Emirati bedroom with many antiques, observing the architectural expansion of the city – from the tent replica at the restaurant and Arish palm-front houses to modern megastructures in the distance.
The last stop takes you to the Dubai Frame. Witness the 150m building that replicates the shape of a photo frame. The structure comprises of two lofty towers which are connected by a glass bridge. You can admire Old Dubai on one side and modern Dubai on the other side of the Frame.
After the tour concludes, you will be taken back to your selected location.
Know before you go
1. The tour duration includes both pick-up and drop-off times. 2. The operator will contact you within 48 hours of the tour date to confirm the pick-up location and time. Please provide a WhatsApp number while booking for easier communication during pickup. 3. If the Blue Mosque is closed, a photo stop will be made outside the mosque. 4. Pickup is not available from Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, Investment Park, Expo City Area, and Silicon Oasis. The customer will have to come to the nearest suggested location to join the tour. 5. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. 6. The tour can be conducted in two languages simultaneously.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of your booked time slot. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
Additional Information
Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and the Port Rashid cruise terminal. Pick-up from Dubai International Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pick-up from Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Al Maha Resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.