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Old and Modern Dubai City Tour

4.8(339 reviews)Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOperated by Oscar Knight Tours
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupShared · max 15
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

The journey of Dubai from a pearl diving village to the world’s most fascinating holiday destination is surprising. Hence, a journey through this mesmerizing city is even more attractive for any kind of traveller. This package is an opportunity to travel through the miraculously beautiful attraction of Dubai which will provide you with an insight to the rich culture and varied history of this fabulous country.

What to expect

4 hours8 stopsShared tourMax 15 travellers

  1. Palm Jumeirah

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    20 minutes

    One of the major attractions of your Dubai city tour is the view of Atlantis the Palm

  2. Burj Al Arab

    3 Jumeirah Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    15 minutesAdmission not included

    You will have a photo stop from the beach side of one of the most iconic hotels of the world. Click photos on the backdrop of this skyscraper which is the pride of Dubai.

  3. Jumeirah Mosque

    Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Pass by

    You will have a chance to stop by Jumeirah Mosque to take photos.

  4. Sheikh Zayed Road

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Pass by

    Sheikh Zayed Road Street view is amazing. When you travel to the creek, you will pass by Sheikh Zayed Road, where you can spot many skyscrapers and buildings that stand as pride of Dubai.

  5. 10 minutesAdmission included

    From the creek, you will board abra- the traditional water-taxi of UAE. This traditional wooden boat is a popular transportation mode for centuries. As you enjoy the ride in Abra, You will get to see the the astounding view of old and new Dubai including traditional houses, towers and minarets. You will cross the creek and enter into the traditional souks.

  6. Gold Souk

    Old Baladiya St, Sikkad Al Khail Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    20 minutes

    The gold souk, displays a wide range of gold ornaments and this is one reason tourists are fond of Dubai. Gazing at the amazingly crafted gold jewelries displayed at various shops,

  7. Dubai Spice Souk

    26 34 St, Al Ras, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    20 minutes

    You will visit the spice souk. The aroma of spice souk is energizing. An array of spices are displayed here. Guide will walk with you around the gold souk and spice souk,

  8. Dubai Marina

    Al Marsa St, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    20 minutes

    Passed by Dubai Marina — a modern waterfront neighborhood featuring striking skyscrapers, a yacht-filled canal, and plenty of dining, shopping, and nightlife. It’s one of Dubai’s most popular and vibrant areas to live in and visit

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Emirate of Dubai

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

End / drop-off

Emirate of Dubai

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

Pickup locations526

The operator lists 526 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Le Wana HotelSt. 4th, Opposite Al Ghurair Mall, Near Union Metro Station, Exit 2, Dubai, 2760, United Arab Emirates
  • Sapphire Hotel ApartmentsSheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Reflections HotelAl Jaddaf, Near Al Jadaf Metro Station, Dubai, 30531, United Arab Emirates
  • Coral Park Hotel ApartmentAl Muraqqabat Rd, P.O.BOX 82999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Park Regis Kris Kin HotelSheikh Khalifah Bin Zayed St, Opp Burjuman Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Rove Bur Dubai - Healthcare City19th B Street, Dubai, 119440, United Arab Emirates
  • Copthorne Hotel DubaiPort Saeed - Deira, Deira, Dubai, 119311, United Arab Emirates
  • Carlton Downtown HotelSheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Armani HotelSheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Canopy By Hilton Dubai Al SeefAl Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Dolphin Hotel ApartmentsKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Metro Station Meena Bazaar - 90 - 92, Next To Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Majestic Premier HotelKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & TowersBaniyas Street, P.O. Box 4250, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Quality Inn HorizonAl Rigga Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Deebaj Al Khabisi Plaza4 45 A St, 8b Street, 12, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Al RiggaAl Rigga Road, Dubai, 33178, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl DistrictAl Wasl District, Near Al Ghurair Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Citymax Hotel Bur DubaiKuwait Street, Mankhool Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Piccadilly HotelBaniyas Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Deebaj Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments33rd St, Al Muraqqabat, Near Al Ghurair City, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Green Desert HotelAl Muraqqabat Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • City Avenue HotelAl Muteena Street, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Smana Hotel Al RiqaAl Rigga Al Rigga Rd, 26b Street, 31; Al Muraqqabat, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sadaf Delmon HotelStreet # 36A, Al Riqqa, Deira, Behind Taj Hotel, Dubai, 21969, United Arab Emirates
  • OYO 350 Al Rabia117 - 187, Al Mussalah Road, Dubai, 27760, United Arab Emirates
  • Dorus HotelOmar Bin Al Khattab St, Naif; P.O. Box No: 34296, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyde Park Hotel16 Al Raffa, Al Souq, Bur Dubai, Near Al Gubaiba Bus Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Somewhere Apartment HotelDubai, 113562, United Arab Emirates
  • Sun and Sands Plaza HotelAl Musalla Road, Near Baniyas Square Metro Station, Dubai, 55808, United Arab Emirates
  • Tulip Creek Hotel Apartments4 34 Street, Port Saeed, Opposite Business Village, Near Clock Tower, Dubai, 11402, United Arab Emirates
  • The Meydan HotelAl Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Odessa Hotel27, 25B St, Naif, Dubai, 73002, United Arab Emirates
  • DAMAC Maison Mall StreetDubai Mall Street, Burj Area, Dubai, 2195, United Arab Emirates
  • Al Buraq Hotel5 Old Baladiya St, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Grand HotelAl Khaleej Street, Al Khor Street, 106; Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Shalimar ParkNife Road, Deira, 5, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Vendome Plaza Hotel42 Al Rigga Rd, Sun And Sands Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • DAMAC Maison Cour JardinAl Abraj St, Business Bay, Dubai, 2286, United Arab Emirates
  • Royalton Hotel13 2nd Street, Al Maktoum Hospital Road, Near Fish Roundabout - Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Millennium Plaza Downtown, Dubai23215 Sheikh Zayed RD, Dubai, 23215, United Arab Emirates
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Without Burj Khalifa Ticket

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Emirate of Dubai

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

End / drop-off

Emirate of Dubai

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • Le Wana HotelSt. 4th, Opposite Al Ghurair Mall, Near Union Metro Station, Exit 2, Dubai, 2760, United Arab Emirates
  • Sapphire Hotel ApartmentsSheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Reflections HotelAl Jaddaf, Near Al Jadaf Metro Station, Dubai, 30531, United Arab Emirates
  • Coral Park Hotel ApartmentAl Muraqqabat Rd, P.O.BOX 82999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Park Regis Kris Kin HotelSheikh Khalifah Bin Zayed St, Opp Burjuman Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Rove Bur Dubai - Healthcare City19th B Street, Dubai, 119440, United Arab Emirates
  • Copthorne Hotel DubaiPort Saeed - Deira, Deira, Dubai, 119311, United Arab Emirates
  • Carlton Downtown HotelSheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Armani HotelSheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Canopy By Hilton Dubai Al SeefAl Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Dolphin Hotel ApartmentsKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Metro Station Meena Bazaar - 90 - 92, Next To Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Majestic Premier HotelKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & TowersBaniyas Street, P.O. Box 4250, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Quality Inn HorizonAl Rigga Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Deebaj Al Khabisi Plaza4 45 A St, 8b Street, 12, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Al RiggaAl Rigga Road, Dubai, 33178, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl DistrictAl Wasl District, Near Al Ghurair Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Citymax Hotel Bur DubaiKuwait Street, Mankhool Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Piccadilly HotelBaniyas Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Deebaj Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments33rd St, Al Muraqqabat, Near Al Ghurair City, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Green Desert HotelAl Muraqqabat Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • City Avenue HotelAl Muteena Street, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Smana Hotel Al RiqaAl Rigga Al Rigga Rd, 26b Street, 31; Al Muraqqabat, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sadaf Delmon HotelStreet # 36A, Al Riqqa, Deira, Behind Taj Hotel, Dubai, 21969, United Arab Emirates
  • OYO 350 Al Rabia117 - 187, Al Mussalah Road, Dubai, 27760, United Arab Emirates
  • Dorus HotelOmar Bin Al Khattab St, Naif; P.O. Box No: 34296, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyde Park Hotel16 Al Raffa, Al Souq, Bur Dubai, Near Al Gubaiba Bus Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Somewhere Apartment HotelDubai, 113562, United Arab Emirates
  • Sun and Sands Plaza HotelAl Musalla Road, Near Baniyas Square Metro Station, Dubai, 55808, United Arab Emirates
  • Tulip Creek Hotel Apartments4 34 Street, Port Saeed, Opposite Business Village, Near Clock Tower, Dubai, 11402, United Arab Emirates
  • The Meydan HotelAl Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Odessa Hotel27, 25B St, Naif, Dubai, 73002, United Arab Emirates
  • DAMAC Maison Mall StreetDubai Mall Street, Burj Area, Dubai, 2195, United Arab Emirates
  • Al Buraq Hotel5 Old Baladiya St, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Grand HotelAl Khaleej Street, Al Khor Street, 106; Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Shalimar ParkNife Road, Deira, 5, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Vendome Plaza Hotel42 Al Rigga Rd, Sun And Sands Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • DAMAC Maison Cour JardinAl Abraj St, Business Bay, Dubai, 2286, United Arab Emirates
  • Royalton Hotel13 2nd Street, Al Maktoum Hospital Road, Near Fish Roundabout - Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Millennium Plaza Downtown, Dubai23215 Sheikh Zayed RD, Dubai, 23215, United Arab Emirates
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: With Burj Khalifa Ticket

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Emirate of Dubai

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

End / drop-off

Emirate of Dubai

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • Le Wana HotelSt. 4th, Opposite Al Ghurair Mall, Near Union Metro Station, Exit 2, Dubai, 2760, United Arab Emirates
  • Sapphire Hotel ApartmentsSheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Reflections HotelAl Jaddaf, Near Al Jadaf Metro Station, Dubai, 30531, United Arab Emirates
  • Coral Park Hotel ApartmentAl Muraqqabat Rd, P.O.BOX 82999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Park Regis Kris Kin HotelSheikh Khalifah Bin Zayed St, Opp Burjuman Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Rove Bur Dubai - Healthcare City19th B Street, Dubai, 119440, United Arab Emirates
  • Copthorne Hotel DubaiPort Saeed - Deira, Deira, Dubai, 119311, United Arab Emirates
  • Carlton Downtown HotelSheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Armani HotelSheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Canopy By Hilton Dubai Al SeefAl Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Dolphin Hotel ApartmentsKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Metro Station Meena Bazaar - 90 - 92, Next To Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Majestic Premier HotelKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & TowersBaniyas Street, P.O. Box 4250, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Quality Inn HorizonAl Rigga Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Deebaj Al Khabisi Plaza4 45 A St, 8b Street, 12, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Al RiggaAl Rigga Road, Dubai, 33178, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl DistrictAl Wasl District, Near Al Ghurair Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Citymax Hotel Bur DubaiKuwait Street, Mankhool Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Piccadilly HotelBaniyas Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Deebaj Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments33rd St, Al Muraqqabat, Near Al Ghurair City, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Green Desert HotelAl Muraqqabat Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • City Avenue HotelAl Muteena Street, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Smana Hotel Al RiqaAl Rigga Al Rigga Rd, 26b Street, 31; Al Muraqqabat, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sadaf Delmon HotelStreet # 36A, Al Riqqa, Deira, Behind Taj Hotel, Dubai, 21969, United Arab Emirates
  • OYO 350 Al Rabia117 - 187, Al Mussalah Road, Dubai, 27760, United Arab Emirates
  • Dorus HotelOmar Bin Al Khattab St, Naif; P.O. Box No: 34296, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyde Park Hotel16 Al Raffa, Al Souq, Bur Dubai, Near Al Gubaiba Bus Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Somewhere Apartment HotelDubai, 113562, United Arab Emirates
  • Sun and Sands Plaza HotelAl Musalla Road, Near Baniyas Square Metro Station, Dubai, 55808, United Arab Emirates
  • Tulip Creek Hotel Apartments4 34 Street, Port Saeed, Opposite Business Village, Near Clock Tower, Dubai, 11402, United Arab Emirates
  • The Meydan HotelAl Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Odessa Hotel27, 25B St, Naif, Dubai, 73002, United Arab Emirates
  • DAMAC Maison Mall StreetDubai Mall Street, Burj Area, Dubai, 2195, United Arab Emirates
  • Al Buraq Hotel5 Old Baladiya St, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Grand HotelAl Khaleej Street, Al Khor Street, 106; Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Shalimar ParkNife Road, Deira, 5, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Vendome Plaza Hotel42 Al Rigga Rd, Sun And Sands Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • DAMAC Maison Cour JardinAl Abraj St, Business Bay, Dubai, 2286, United Arab Emirates
  • Royalton Hotel13 2nd Street, Al Maktoum Hospital Road, Near Fish Roundabout - Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Millennium Plaza Downtown, Dubai23215 Sheikh Zayed RD, Dubai, 23215, United Arab Emirates
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm

What's included

Included

  • Drop off at Hotel (Only available in the second option)
  • Bottled water
  • Pick-up at Dubai Central hotels otherwise we provide a meeting point
  • Professional & experienced English speaking Local Tour Guides
  • Transportation in Air conditioned clean Vehicle
  • Burj Khalifa Entry Ticket (only available in the first option ''With Burj Khalifa Ticket'')

Not included

  • Any personal expenses
  • Tipping
  • Drop off in the hotel is not included with BURJ KHALIFA TICKET option.

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (2–3), Child (4–11), Adult (12–75)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 5 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Dubai
Product code
75746P9

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

4.8/ 5339 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (66) and Tripadvisor (273).

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