Looking to have a peek into the fascinating past of Dubai? Here’s your chance to do just that! Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to Dubai’s rich history on this traditional Dubai city tour. With so much to see and do, you'll never be bored.
If you want to find out what Dubai was like before skyscrapers filled the skyline, this city tour is the perfect way to have your questions answered. Visit all the hidden gems and world-renowned sights of Dubai’s past, whilst falling in love with the awe-inspiring destination. So what are you waiting for? Book your Dubai city tour with Arabian Adventures today!
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Transfers
Private -
Knowledgeable
tour guide -
Tea and snacks
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Blue Mosque
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Al Fahidi Historical
Neighbourhood -
Abra ride across
the creek -
Gold and Spice
Souq -
Photo opportunity
About
Duration:
6-8 hours
Language:
English
Chinese
Russian
Portuguese
Japanese
Italian
Arabic
French
German
Spanish
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Visit to Jumeirah Archaeological Site
- Tea and snack at the Arabian Tea House
- Stop at the Blue Mosque
- Explore the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- An abra ride across the creek
- Shop at the Gold and Spice Souqs
- Walk around Dhow Yard
Highlights
- Based on the guests’ preference, the tour can start as early as 8:00 am. The tour takes about six hours; during the winter season up to 8 hours.
- We advise wearing comfortable shoes. All guests must adhere to the local dress code requirements (modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered).
- We also recommend wearing sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat, especially during the summer months.
Full description
If you’d like to take a walk down memory lane and get a sense of what Dubai used to be like before record-breaking skyscrapers, ultra-luxury hotels and man-made islands turned it into the modern city we know today, this is the perfect tour for you. Embark on an incredible journey teaching you about the rich history, centuries old traditions and heritage of the awe-inspiring city.
You will be picked up from your hotel in a private vehicle by our knowledgeable tour guide ready to take you on a one-of-a-kind time travel experience. As you make your way to Old Dubai, you get a chance to explore what life in Dubai was like when it was just a simple fishing village.
Your first stop is at Jumeirah Archaeological Site, giving you a fascinating insight into the history of the area to as far back as the 9th century. Learn about ancient pottery, examine old coins, tools, and much more.
Your journey continues to the Arabian Tea House, where you’ll be welcomed by a cup of delicious tea and a snack to keep you going. You can take a photo with the spectacular Blue Mosque or explore it further by visiting it. As you head for the gorgeous Zabeel Palace for a photo stop, you will pass the Union House Flag, bearing great historical significance for the nation. It stands at 123 meters, representing the signing place of the declaration that united the country on 2 December 1971.
As you reach the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, you will truly feel transported into a different era. Admire the spectacular Hindu Temple before hopping on a traditional abra to explore the world-renowned Spice and Gold Souks. During the winter season, guests will also enjoy an inspiring walk around Al Shindagha area. One thing’s for sure, this eye-opening tour is guaranteed to make you fall even more in love with the beautiful city that is Dubai.
The tour concludes with a drive back to your hotel.
Know before you go
- Based on the guests’ preference, the tour can start as early as 8:00 am. The tour takes about six hours; during the winter season up to 8 hours.
- We advise wearing comfortable shoes, and all guests must adhere to the local dress code requirements (modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered). We also recommend wearing sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat, especially during the summer months.
Age policy
- Adults are 12 years and above
- Child age is 2-11 years
Cancellation policy
- Schedules, prices, routings and information published here are correct at this time, but are subject to variation without notice.
- Our operating schedules and the routes of some of our tours and safaris may change during the holy month of Ramadan, and during the summer months, or due to force majeure.
- We reserve the right to cancel any tour or alter any part of the tour at our discretion without prior notification.
- The full price of any Activity shall be due and payable when a booking is made and we may cancel any booking if the full price of the Activity is not paid to us at least two (2) days prior to commencement of the said Activity. No refund will be payable to you in respect of a booking cancelled less than twenty four (24) hours prior to commencement of an Activity. Failure to arrive at the designated location for an Activity by the specified departure time shall be considered to be cancellation.
- We shall be entitled to cancel, alter or omit any part of any Activity for which a booking has been made with or without notice to you and at our sole discretion. In particular, due to the nature of many of the Activities, delays and cancellations may result due to factors beyond our or our suppliers’ control, such as the weather, accidents, sickness, governmental restrictions and other events of force majeure. In such cases, a refund or partial refund may be given at our discretion and/or the discretion of the supplier of the Activity concerned.