Private Dubai City Tour incl Burj Khalifa entry ticket
Description
A private Dubai City Tour combining all famous highlights and landmarks like Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Hotel Atlantis, Dubai Marina, Souq Madinat, Jumeirah Mosque, Texile Market, Abra watertaxi ride and a visit to the traditional Spice Souq , Gold Bazar as well as Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountains. This tour gives you an orientation and overview of the city and is perfect for first time visitors. The tour is private for you and your party only and can be customized in advance or spontaneously according to your interests and expectations. Therefore the tour is also ideal for repeat visitors. The tour takes 4 - 5 hours and is also suitable for families with children or persons who cannot walk long distances. Also one person in a foldable wheelchair can participate. At extra cost for special transportation I can arrange for groups with up to 10 electric wheelchairs.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be collected from your hotel or cruise ship in a comfortable, air conditioned vehicle according to the size of your group. The tour is private and therefore flexible, the itinerary can be adjusted according to your interests and expectations. If there are no special requests the tour usually takes us first to Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's famous man-made island shaped like a palm tree. Here we stop for photos outside hotel Atlantis with its impressive architecture.
Next stop will be at Dubai Marina, the most modern and popular residential /commercial area of Dubai. The Marina has not only stunning architecture but also many hotels with excellent nightlife.
We drive past some of the Sheikhs palaces and reach Madinat Jumeirah, a resort that houses a modern but traditional bazar. We walk around and visit a few shops, if you like.
From Madinat Jumeirah we have the best view of Dubai’s' no 1 landmark Burj Al Arab. This unique hotel has made Dubai famous in the world.
Our tour continues with a nice drive along the coast through Jumeirah, the most exclusive residential area of the city. Before reaching "old" Dubai, we stop for photos at Jumeirah Mosque
and Zabeel Palace, the official residence of the ruler of Dubai.
The traditional part of town is situated at the mouth of the creek, a natural inlet. Here we walk through the textile market Souq Al Khabeer, a perfect place for good bargains on souvenirs, pashmina scarves and traditional clothing and textiles.
Next, we take an Abra (watertaxi) ride to the other side of the creek
in order to explore the traditional Spice market
and to marvel at the extravagant shop windows in the Gold Bazaar.
A special highlight of the tour is a visit to the observation deck on the 124th floor of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. After 4 hours of touring, the tour ends at the entrance to Burj Khalifa, where you will be given your entry tickets. The entrance to Burj Khalifa is inside Dubai Mall, the largest Mall in the Middle East with more than 1000 shops and many other attractions such as a the Dubai Aquarium, The Underwater Zoo, Kidzania, Sega Republic, Dubai Ice Rink and most important The Dubai Fountains. So don't make plans for after the tour. It is up to you how long you will stay on the observation decks inside Burj Khalifa and afterwards you will need a break to let it all sink in and plenty of time to explore the mall.
The Dubai Fountains operate every day from 6 pm onwards, every half an hour. The Fountain Show is mesmerizing and takes place by the lake at the base of Burj Khalifa. The lake is surrounded by many restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating. You will return to your hotel or cruise ship in your own time by taxi or metro. Taxis are always available and inexpensive. I look forward to welcoming you in exciting Dubai!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Your Dubai Hotel Entrance / Exit of the Cruise Ship Terminal in Port Rashid Return point: Dubai Mall
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The tour is suitable for one person in a foldable wheelchair at no extra cost if there are other travelers in the group willing to assist. I can conduct tours at extra cost for up to 10 electric wheelchairs with special vehicles equipped with ramps and if there are other travelers willing to assist.
- infant seats can be provided at no extra cost if requested upon booking mentioning the age of the children
- tour starts at the hotel of the traveler and ends at the entrance of Burj Khalifa. There are many options for public transportation, even for persons in wheelchairs. This will be explained in detail by the guide before the end of the tour.
Reviews(24)
It was an incredible experience! Our guide was wonderful! Just be prepared to wait on a long cue at the Burj Khalifa.
Great overview of the city with proper time to spend at each stop. Out tour guide was great and very knowledgeable
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family.
The tour guide was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, friendly and polite. I am in my 80’s and he adjusted the tour meet my physical limitations. I would also not recommend the Burj Khalifa observation deck because we waited in line 1 hour 15 minutes and we had a reservation!
We were very disappointed with the entry to the tower. Even more disappointed that this company will do nothing to compensate and would NEVER recommend It was a complete rip off.
Ute accompanied us on a magical journey, from the old to the new Dubai. Born in Germany, she has lived in Dubai for 28 years and introduced our tour group to the cultural intricacies of the UAE. And to the many places we visited, she was able to give us fantastic insider information.
A great trip trough Dubai ! This was a fantastic Day. 😁👍🙋♂️ Wie learn a lot about this fantastic City in the dessert!
Ute is a virtual encyclopaedia of the history and culture of UAE. In our 2 days with her we saw all the highlights of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We highly recommend her.
The Guide Ibrahim is the Best. Amazing. Stays with you till end. Well Spoken Educated in Germany. Humble and Caring.
Amazing! Selected this tour our first day in Dubai so we could. get our bearings, Ute was thorough, friendly and she helped us map out our plans for following days. Her knowledge of the city was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend, thanks Ute!!
Aladdin (our magical tour guide ) and driver were absolutely wonderful. They met us at the arranged time & place and off we went . We got excellent information on all aspects of Dubai . Saw every major place and had ample time to enjoy each . Our favorite was the boat ride across the creek and the spice & gold souks. Aladdin had our time slot for 8 pm to go to the top of the Burj Khalifia and made sure to explain where to check in our back packs . He was very thorough and accommodating. I am so glad we booked this for specific tour . A large group would have been a nightmare . This was perfect and personal and exactly what we hoped for !!
