Half-Day Dubai City Tour with Blue Mosque | Italian Shared
Supplied by: Oceanair Travels
Discover Dubai’s past and present on a half-day guided tour by air-conditioned bus. Visit the Blue Mosque, explore Old Dubai and the Creekside with an Abra ride, stroll through the Gold and Spice Souks, and stop for photos at the Museum of the Future. Experience traditional Emirati hospitality at Al Khayma Heritage House before returning to your hotel, all while learning about the city’s rich culture from your guide.
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
What's included
- Shared Pick-up and drop-off from City Center hotels and locations
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional, licensed tour guide
- Photo stop at Burj Al Arab Hotel
- Entry to the Blue Mosque
- Visit Gold and Spice souk
- Abra ride across the Creek
- Visit Al Khayma Heritage House
- Cold mineral water during the tour
- Palm Jumeirah Drive By
- Museum of the Future photo stop
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
Overview
Explore Dubai's past and present landmarks on a guided tour by bus. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle while learning about Dubai’s rich culture from your guide. Stop to walk around or through these highlights, and enjoy a traditional Abra ride across Dubai Creek.
Get picked up from your hotel or preferred location and begin the journey with a visit to the Blue Mosque inspired by Ottoman and Andalusian architecture. Admire its intricate interiors, beautiful chandeliers, and library housing nearly 40,000 religious books.
Next, explore Old Dubai and the Creekside, the city’s historic heart. Hop on the Abra water taxi to cross the Creek, then stroll through the Gold Souk, famous for its dazzling gold jewelry, and the Spice Souk, filled with aromatic spices, herbs, nuts, and saffron.
Stop for a photo opportunity at the Museum of the Future, one of Dubai’s most iconic and futuristic landmarks.
Continue to Al Khayma Heritage House in Al Fahidi Historical District, where you’ll enjoy traditional Emirati hospitality with tea or coffee. Explore the historic home and learn about the UAE’s journey from desert tents to modern developments.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover 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.
Before the Tour
- Provide an accurate pickup location during booking.
- Inform your hotel about your tour to ensure smooth pickup.
- Share your WhatsApp number and an active phone number (with country code) for updates or last-minute changes.
Timings & Operational Changes
- Pickup times may vary based on hotel location and traffic.
- Tour and pickup timings may change depending on the season.
- The tour may be rescheduled or cancelled for operational or safety reasons. We will inform you in advance whenever possible.
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.
