Private Dubai Fully day Historical & Cultural tour with Lunch


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From $326.97

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Dubai, Dubai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Spend a rewarding day experiencing Dubai & the UAE’s history & culture starting in Al Seef district whence the city spread. Retrace the steps of fishermen & pearl divers as you wander through the Sikkas lining water’s edge. Stroll through Dubai’s oldest Bastakiya Quarter enroute to Dubai Museum located in the 1787 built Al Fahidi Fort. Watch a vibrant trade in Souk Al Kabeer before boarding an Abra across Dubai Creek. Walk through the Spice Souk with its overflowing sacks of fragrant spices and herbs brought in from India & Iran. Work up an appetite then enjoy lunch at an Emirati restaurant. Drive to Zabeel Palace for a photo-stop outside the home of Dubai’s Ruler. Stop at the 21st century Etihad Museum; be enthralled with the story of UAE’s formation told via a unique exp.-driven journey exploring the events leading to unification in 1971. Finally, see Union House where the documents of unification were signed.


What's Included

Abra ride across the Creek ( Traditional water taxi)

Bottled water in the coach

Dubai Museum Entrance Ticket

Hotel pickup and drop-off with private vehicle

Professional private English speaking tour Guide

Set Menu Lunch

Transport by air-conditioned Private Vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • In the light of the precautionary measures buffet service is not allowed at this time, So lunch will be option of Set menu or A la carte ( Subject to change)
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of the actual tour takes 7 – 7.5 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, some of the Tourist sites which is included in the given itinerary remain closed, so alternate visits / photo stops will be arranged.
  • Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adeq
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Pickup will be in a Suitable Private vehicle
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Starting in Al Seef district at Dubai Creek whence the city spread, retrace the steps of fishermen, pearl-divers and weavers who once came to trade as you wander through the Sikkas, pedestrian streets that line water’s edge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Al Fahidi Historical District, commonly referred to as Al Bastakiya, holds the memories of an era that pre-dates the federation of the Emirates.Visit the Dubai Museum and encounter colourful dioramas and enlightening historic exhibits. Housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, this is the oldest existing building in the city, and is a must-visit for a taste of old Dubai

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dubai Spice Souk
Make your way to Spice Souk in Dubai where you can find a wide range of spices, herbs, incense and traditional medicinal products.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zabeel Palace
Dubai residence and administrative headquarters of the Ruling Royal family of Dubai.

• Admission Ticket Free

Etihad Museum
In a magnificent new building located in Jumeirah, the museum offers a series of interactive pavilions where visitors can explore the UAE’s history.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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