Private Layover Tour in Dubai: Explore Historic and Modern Highlights
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Make the most of your layover in Dubai with a private tour of the city's historic and modern highlights. Explore local souks, ride a traditional Abra boat, and visit iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dubai Spice Souk - Dubai’s Spice Souk is a colourful, aromatic and sensory experience. Discover new flavours and recipes as you explore the traditional spice market in Dubai’s heritage area.

Savour the atmosphere of the past as you are introduced to the mounds of aromatic herbs and spices, all spilling from large baskets at every turn. Spices are sold both by weight and in packets. Like other souks, you can save money when you buy in bulk quantities

  • Dubai Gold Souk - A trip to Dubai isn’t complete without a visit to the famous Gold Souk, one of the oldest and most fascinating traditional markets in the emirate. Whether you’re just browsing, or genuinely on the hunt for even the smallest amount of precious gold, walk through the glittering bazaar to find designs from around the world crafted with a variety of carats.
  • Bur Dubai Abra Station - Abra Creek Crossing
    Cross Dubai Creek by Abra

The bustling Dubai Creek has been the lifeblood of locals for generations, as the favoured site for early settlers and where the city’s first port and pearling industry thrived. Today, it is still a lively spot, continuing to attract visitors year-round. For just AED1 (US$0.27), you can hop aboard one of many traditional ferry boats, known as abras, to cross the creek that separates Bur Dubai from Deira, Dubai’s city centre; the journey is one of the most affordable yet authentic experiences in the city.

An abra, which means “to cross” in Arabic, runs every few minutes throughout the day between four stations along Dubai Creek. The first route goes from Deira Old Souk Abra Station (near the Spice Souk) to Bur Dubai Abra Station (west of the Textile Souk). The second, much busier route, runs continuously from Al Sabkha Abra Station (just southwest of Baniyas Square) to Dubai Old Souk Abra Station.

  • Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood - Discover what life in Old Dubai was like during the mid-19th century at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Located along the Dubai Creek, this district is a key heritage site with much of the original infrastructure preserved and intact.

The traditional wind towers

  • Dubai Frame - The Dubai Frame is one of the city’s most famous attractions for visitors and residents alike. Much like the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab’s iconic structures, the building’s landmark location in Zabeel Park provides panoramic views of the city.

At 150m tall and 93m wide with a bridge connecting the two towers, Dubai Frame has a unique concept to its structure. Resembling a picture frame, Dubai’s historic district can be seen to the north while the south provides breathtaking vistas of the modern cityscape.

  • Museum Of The Future - One of Dubai’s most famous landmarks, the Museum of the Future (MOTF) takes pride of place along the city’s superhighway, Sheikh Zayed Road. Founded by the Dubai Future Foundation and launched on 22 February 2022, the museum explores how society could evolve in the coming decades using science and technology.

Termed a ‘living museum’, it incorporates elements of traditional exhibitions, immersive theatre and themed attractions, so visitors can look beyond the present and towards the future’s limitless possibilities. Furthering a global intellectual movement, it’s also the headquarters for the city’s

  • The Dubai Mall - Wander through the world’s largest shopping, entertainment and leisure destination

Dubai Mall is the world’s largest destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure, located next to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Featuring over 1,200 retail stores, two major department stores and hundreds of food and beverage outlets, Dubai Mall covers more than 1 million sqm

  • The Dubai Fountain - Marvel at the beauty of the dancing fountains

Witness the tallest performing fountain in the world during your visit to Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Fountain offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in a captivating water, music and light experience.

Submerged within the 30-acre Burj Lake, at the foot of The Dubai Mall, powerful water jets are laid out strategically over an area the length of two football pitches. The fountain jets up to 22,000 gallons of water as high as 140m in the air at any one time.

  • Burj Khalifa - Discover the world’s tallest building at 828m

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and a global icon. Truly a feat of engineering, the building represents the conceptual heart and soul of the city of Dubai.

At 828m tall, this magnificent structure is located next to Dubai Mall and has drawn visitors from all over the world since opening in 2010. The unmatched Burj Khalifa view can be taken in from not one but two observations decks

  • Burj Al Arab - The world’s first seven-star hotel, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is an icon of Dubai that redefines modern Arabian luxury.

  • The Pointe - Shop, stroll and celebrate special moments on Palm Jumeirah

Make your way to The Pointe

  • Dubai Marina - Soaring skyscrapers, watersports, family fun and fabulous flavours

Voted one of the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world by the global editors of Time Out, Dubai Marina is not only one of the city’s favourite social destinations for sun-soaked beach days and nights out

What's Included
  • Al Fahidi Historical Admission
  • Tea and coffee
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Entry/Admission - Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, museum of the future
  • Food And Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Dubai is indeed a beautiful city in the world, welcoming visitors with stunning beaches and break-record attractions. Often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Middle East’, during this Personalized Layover tour, you can experience a mixture of its rich history and contemporary landmarks. Witness how locals shop for spices and gold at local markets, embark on a traditional Abra boat ride in Bur Dubai, and explore the Al Fahidi Historical Village reflecting locals’ past lifestyle. Also, sightsee Modern Dubai, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Frame, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, both day and night.

Should you find yourself on a stopover at Dubai International Airport for some hours, seize the opportunity to view the highlights of this beautiful city instead of waiting for your next flight at the airport.

So transform your layover into an exciting adventure. Tour Dubai’s foremost attractions during a quick Layover, complete with airport pickup and drop-off— a perfect way to experience Dubai’s highlights.

Location
Airport Terminal 3
Dubai airport has 3 terminals. The meetings points within the terminals are: Terminal 1: at the main Spinneys main in arrival hall 2; Terminal 02: at Costa Coffee in the arrivals hall; Terminal 03: beside exit #2, opposite Starbucks and the Dubai Metro station in the main arrival hall Exit no 2.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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256luzmariab
Feb 24, 2024
Excellent service - Our guide Ehsan was an excellent host! Everything was so organized that we visited all the emblematic places in Dubai in less than 12 hours! Having taken this tour with them allowed us to make the wait for our plane connection to return to Mexico light. It was a pleasant surprise that Ehsan spoke very fluent Spanish. Thank you very much for our tour!
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