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Dubai City Tour

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Dubai City Tour is a sightseeing experience listed under Dubai activities at RAAHHI TOURS. This guided half-day outing lasts from around 8.30 am until about 2.30 pm, with pickup from central Dubai hotels. It starts with photo stops at the gates of Zabeel Palace and at the Dubai Frame. In the older part of the city you cross Dubai Creek by abra, explore the lanes of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (Bastakiya) and enter one of its restored houses, then browse the Spice Souk and Gold Souk. The route continues to the Islamic Art Centre and drives past the Etihad Museum and Jumeirah Mosque. The final section follows the coast past The Pointe, Burj Al Arab, Al Qasr and Atlantis The Palm, which are seen from outside, before the return drive to your hotel. Commentary is in English or Arabic. Listed duration or timing: Half day.

Availability
Available
Destination
Dubai
Location
Dubai: Zabeel, Dubai Frame, Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi (Bastakiya), Deira souks and the Jumeirah coast
Departs from
Dubai
Category
City Tours
Duration / timing
Half day
Timing
Approx 8.30 am until about 2.30 pm
Price
Confirmed on enquiry
Confirmed when you enquire
Price and availability
How to enquire
Select Request to Book or Enquire on this page
Last verified
27 September 2026

Highlights

Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Walk through Al Fahidi (Bastakiya) and visit a restored heritage house
Time in the Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Pictures outside Zabeel Palace and the Dubai Frame, and along the Jumeirah coast
English or Arabic-speaking guide and return hotel transfer

Inclusions & exclusions

✓ Roundtrip hotel transfer
✓ Photo stops: Zabeel Palace, Dubai Frame, The Pointe, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm
✓ Al Bastakiya visit including a historic house
✓ Abra ride on Dubai Creek
✓ Gold Souk and Spice Souk stops
✓ Drive past Jumeirah Mosque and Etihad Museum
✓ Islamic Art Centre visit
✓ English/Arabic-speaking guide
✗ Shopping, drinks, meals and other personal spending
✗ Tickets for optional extras (for example Burj Khalifa, water parks, desert safari)

What to expect

Pickup

From your central Dubai hotel, around 8:30 am.

Zabeel Palace and Dubai Frame

Photo stops.

Old Dubai

Abra across the creek, Al Fahidi heritage quarter and a restored house, Gold and Spice Souks.

Islamic Art Centre

Visit, followed by a drive past the Etihad Museum and Jumeirah Mosque.

Coastal drive

The Pointe, Burj Al Arab, Al Qasr and Atlantis The Palm from outside.

Drop-off

Return to your hotel at about 2.30 pm.

Options

  • Private Half Day Sightseeing (car and driver, 5 hours)

Which options are available, and what each includes, is confirmed when you enquire.

Restrictions & eligibility

Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) at religious and public sites

Meeting point & pickup

Pickup: Included. Centrally located Dubai hotels and residences (Marina, Sheikh Zayed Road, Bur Dubai and Deira). Timings may vary by 30 to 60 minutes.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until 24 hours ahead of the start time.

Important information

RAAHHI TOURS is not responsible for site closures on the day, and no compensation is offered.

Ask before photographing people.

Burj Al Arab, Al Qasr and Atlantis are seen from outside only.

Supplier/product booking, confirmation, voucher or ticket, cancellation and refund wording on this page is information on file. Your enquiry on this website does not itself create or confirm a booking; our team confirms the terms that apply before you commit.

Dubai City Tour: common questions

Do we go inside Burj Al Arab or Atlantis?

No, these are photo or drive-by stops. Entry tickets are separate.

Is the abra crossing included?

Yes, the Dubai Creek abra ride is part of the tour.

Can I have a private car instead?

Yes, a private five-hour car-and-driver option is available, but it has no guide and no fixed itinerary.

How long is Dubai City Tour?

RAAHHI TOURS lists the duration or timing as: Half day. Exact times are confirmed when you enquire.

Where does Dubai City Tour take place?

RAAHHI TOURS lists Dubai City Tour under Dubai activities; the listing places it at Dubai: Zabeel, Dubai Frame, Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi (Bastakiya), Deira souks and the Jumeirah coast.

How much does Dubai City Tour cost?

Prices are not published on this website yet. Our team confirms the current price for your date and group size when you enquire.

How do I enquire about Dubai City Tour?

Choose a preferred date (optional) and the number of guests, then select Request to Book or Enquire and add your name and phone number. The website prepares a summary of your Dubai City Tour enquiry to share with our team by phone, WhatsApp or email — it is not sent automatically.

What else is there to do in Dubai?

Browse all Dubai activities, or see Dubai holiday packages for multi-day trips.

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