Half-day Dubai City Tour With Blue Mosque Visit
Supplied by: Oceanair Travels
Discover the best of Dubai on a half-day guided bus tour, starting with a scenic drive along Palm Jumeirah, home to luxurious hotels like Atlantis The Palm, and a photo stop at the Museum of the Future. Visit the Blue Mosque, inspired by Ottoman and Andalusian architecture, then explore Old Dubai and the Creek, crossing by traditional Abra water taxi. Wander through the Gold Souk and Spice Souk before enjoying traditional Emirati hospitality at the Al Khayma Heritage House in the Al Fahidi Historical District. Learn about the UAE's fascinating history, from desert roots to space exploration, before being transferred back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore the Blue Mosque with its stunning architectural excellence inspired by the Turkish Blue Mosque in Istanbul
- Walk through the lively Gold and Spice Souk and take an Abra ride across the Creek
- Enjoy the traditional Emirati hospitality at Al Khayma Heritage House in Al Fahidi Historical district
- Learn about the UAE's journey and explore the traditional house
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the Palm Jumeirah
- Capture a photo at the futuristic Museum of the Future
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at selected hotels and locations
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional, licensed tour guide
- Entry to the Blue Mosque
- Visit Gold and Spice souk
- Abra ride across the Creek
- Abra water taxi fees
- Drive along Palm Jumeirah
- Photo stop at Museum of The Future
- Visit Al Khayma Heritage House
- Cold mineral water during the tour
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
Overview
Explore Dubai’s rich history and modern landmarks on a guided half-day bus tour. Enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned ride as your guide takes you through the city’s most impressive sites. Start with a scenic drive along Palm Jumeirah, home to luxurious residences and iconic hotels like Atlantis The Palm and Royal Atlantis. Then, make a photo stop at the futuristic Museum of the Future.
Next, visit the Blue Mosque, inspired by Ottoman and Andalusian architecture, with its stunning chandeliers and a library housing nearly 40,000 religious books. Continue your journey to Old Dubai and the Creekside, where the city’s story began. Ride a traditional Abra water taxi across Dubai Creek and explore the Gold Souk, famous for its wide collection of gold jewelry, and the Spice Souk, filled with aromatic spices and herbs.
Later, visit the Al Khayma Heritage House in the Al Fahidi Historical District, where you’ll enjoy traditional Emirati hospitality with tea or coffee while learning about the UAE’s history, from its desert roots to space exploration.
At the end of your tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the best of Dubai in just half a day!
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 booked time slot. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.