Half-Day Dubai City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit - Chinese
Supplied by: Oceanair Travels
Explore Dubai's iconic destinations with our half-day sightseeing tour! Our expert tour guide will take you on a journey through the city's rich history and culture. You'll visit the magnificent Madinat Jumeirah, the Blue Mosque, the Gold and Spice Souk, and Al Khayma Heritage House.
Highlights
- Visit the magnificent Souk Madinat Jumeirah with the iconic Burj Al Arab in the background
- 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
Overview
Explore Dubai's past and present impressive landmarks on a guided tour by bus. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle from point to point, learning about the rich culture Dubai has to offer from your guide. Stop to walk around or through these highlights, and enjoy a ride across Dubai Creek in a traditional abra boat.
Get picked up from your hotel or desired location in an air-conditioned vehicle and begin the journey with a stop at the magnificent Madinat Jumeirah. The Souk Madinat is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Arab village, where you'll be transported to a maze-like souk with over 75 shops. With the iconic Burj Al Arab as your backdrop, you'll feel like you're walking through a postcard.
Proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was inspired by the Ottoman and Andalusian styles of architecture, with intricate interiors decorated with beautiful chandeliers and a library that is home to almost 40,000 religious books.
Next, explore Old Dubai and the Creekside, where it all began. Hop on the Abra water taxi, the city's oldest mode of transportation, to cross the Creek. Visit the Gold Souk, renowned for its wide collection of gold jewelry, while the Spice Souk brims with aromatic spices, herbs, nuts, oil, saffron, and so on.
Then visit Al Khayma Heritage House in Al Fahidi Historical District, where you'll be treated to traditional Emirati hospitality by being served tea/coffee. While touring the home, learn more about the UAE's history, which started in the desert with tents now reaching Mars.
At the end of the tour, we'll transfer you back to your hotel.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to discover the best of Dubai in just half a day.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at selected hotels and locations
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional, licensed tour guide
- Stop at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- 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
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
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.