Shared Half-Day Dubai City Tour: Blue Mosque, Creek Abra and Souks
Supplied by: Oceanair Travels
Half-day Dubai city tour with hotel pickup. Visit the Blue Mosque, ride an abra across Dubai Creek, browse the Gold and Spice Souks and see Burj Al Arab, Museum of the Future and Palm Jumeirah.
Highlights
- Step inside the Blue Mosque, with entry included
- Cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra boat
- Explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Old Dubai
- Enjoy Emirati hospitality at Al Khayma Heritage House
- Photo stops at Burj Al Arab and Museum of the Future, plus a Palm Jumeirah drive-by
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!
What's included
- Shared pickup and drop-off from Dubai city center hotels
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional, licensed tour guide
- Palm Jumeirah drive-by
- Museum of the Future photo stop
- Entry to the Blue Mosque
- Visit Gold and Spice Souk
- Abra ride across the Creek
- Abra water taxi fees
- Visit Al Khayma Heritage House
- Cold mineral water during the tour
- Burj Al Arab photo stop
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
Know before you go
• The tour takes 4 to 5.5 hours depending on traffic, including pickup and drop-off. The operator will contact you within 48 hours of the tour date to confirm your pickup location and time.
• Shared tours may be conducted in two languages at the same time.
• If the Blue Mosque is closed, a photo stop is made outside the mosque.
• Please dress modestly for the mosque visit, with shoulders and knees covered.
• Pickup is not available from Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, Investment Park, Expo City Area and Silicon Oasis. Guests from these areas must come to the nearest suggested location to join the tour.
• Not suitable for wheelchair users. Luggage and large bags are not allowed.
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.