Dubai City Highlights: Old Town, Creek and Downtown
From $85About 5 hoursTour
Half a day across both Dubais: the spice and gold souks of Deira, an abra crossing of the Creek, the Al Fahidi quarter, then Downtown and the fountain. Private car and guide, hotel to hotel.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide
- Abra (water taxi) crossing of Dubai Creek
- Bottled water
- Burj Khalifa tickets — add them and we time the day around your slot
- Lunch
- Purchases in the souks
The day, hour by hour
- 09:00
Pickup
Morning is deliberate: the souks are working markets and they are at their best before the heat.
- 09:45
Deira — spice souk and gold souk
About an hour on foot. Your guide will tell you what a fair price looks like before anyone quotes you one.
- 11:00
Abra across the Creek
One dirham, five minutes, and the best small pleasure in Dubai.
- 11:20
Al Fahidi historical quarter
Wind-tower houses and narrow lanes — the city before the towers. Includes the Dubai Museum exterior and the coffee museum if you want it.
- 12:30
Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab photo stop
Exterior stops, timed so the light is behind you.
- 13:30
Downtown and the fountain
Drop at The Dubai Mall for your Burj Khalifa slot, or back to your hotel — your choice on the day.
Where you meet us
Your Dubai hotel lobby
Anywhere in Dubai
If you cannot find the driver
Show your booking reference. If you cannot find the car, call the number on your voucher and say your hotel name.
What to bring
- Shoulders and knees covered for the mosque photo stop
- Small cash for the abra and the souks
- A hat — most of this tour is on foot
Price by group size
| Group | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller (private) | $190 |
| 2 travellers (private) | $115 |
| 3–5 travellers | $95 |
| 6+ travellers | $85 |
Prices in USD, verified 20 August 2026. {{TBC: confirm all prices before launch}}
If you need to cancel
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, refunded in full to the card you paid with.
Questions people actually ask
Does this include the Burj Khalifa?
No — tickets are separate, because the slot times sell independently and we would rather you choose the hour than have one imposed. Add it when you book and we build the day around your slot.
Is the gold souk a tourist trap?
It is a genuine wholesale market that tourists also visit. Gold is sold by weight at a published daily rate plus a making charge, so the price of the metal is not negotiable but the making charge is. Your guide will explain the difference before you enter.
How much walking is there?
Roughly two hours in total, in three separate stretches, all on flat ground. The car is never far away.
Can we do this in the evening instead?
Yes, and in summer we recommend it — the souks stay open late and the fountain shows run through the evening. The Al Fahidi quarter is quieter but less atmospheric after dark.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The abra crossing is usually the part they remember. Child seats are free if you tell us ages when booking.
Do we need to cover up?
Only for the Jumeirah Mosque stop, and only knees and shoulders. Dubai generally is relaxed, but modest dress in the older quarters is appreciated.
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