Dubai City Tour from Ras Al Khaimah: Burj Khalifa & Souks

A single day covers Dubai's landmarks and its traditional heart, from the Spice Souk to the Palm's artificial shoreline.

A full-day guided tour of Dubai departing from Ras Al Khaimah with hotel pickup and drop-off, visiting Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, the Spice Souk, Dubai Frame and Museum of the Future in a spacious SUV. The guide speaks English or Russian and the itinerary balances modern landmarks with the traditional souks that anchor the city's culture.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dubai Mall3h · entry included
2. Dubai Frame15m
3. Dubai Spice Souk40m · entry included
4. Museum of the Future20m
5. Burj Al-Arab Jumeirah15m
6. The View at The Palm30m · entry included
7. Dubai Marina30m · entry included

Dubai city tour highlights

• Pick up from Ras Al Khaimah hotel
• Visit Dubai Mall near Burj Khalifa
• See the Dubai Frame
• Explore Dubai Spice Souk
• Visit Museum of the Future
• Photo stop at Burj Al Arab
• Drive along Palm Jumeirah
• Walk Dubai Marina promenade
• Return to Ras Al Khaimah hotel

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Ras Al Khaimah hotel and heads into Dubai, starting at Dubai Mall next to the Burj Khalifa before moving through the city's defining sights. You'll see the Burj Al Arab from outside (the sail-shaped 7-star hotel framed against the Arabian Gulf), then drive along Palm Jumeirah's trunk and crescent, passing the Atlantis and Royal Atlantis resorts that line the artificial island. The route also takes in Dubai Frame, a 150-meter-high golden structure offering views of both historic and modern Dubai, and the Museum of the Future, where you can step inside a structure covered in Arabic calligraphy designed to evoke the year 2071.

What sets this tour apart is the time spent in Dubai Spice Souk, where you'll encounter saffron, sumac, za'atar, cinnamon and cardamom alongside local vendors who explain traditional Emirati cooking ingredients. A walk along Dubai Marina's 7-kilometer waterfront promenade rounds out the day: lined with skyscrapers, yachts and cafes, it's one of the city's most photographed stretches. The guide travels with you throughout, speaking English or Russian, and the SUV stays stocked with bottled water and WiFi so you can stay connected between stops.

The full tour runs 10 to 12 hours, which means you're covering significant ground but not racing through each site. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ras Al Khaimah are included, along with parking fees, so the only variables are meals and any purchases at the souks or shops you visit.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ras Al Khaimah.
• spacious SUV for the full day.
• English or Russian-speaking guide.
• bottled water on board.
• WiFi access.
• parking fees at all stops.
• booster seat or infant seat available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Raha al rak tourism

Is this one for you?If your guide needs to speak English or Russian to follow comfortably, confirm the language at booking. Both are offered on this tour. The 10- to 12-hour span works for travelers with a full day free but not for a quick afternoon outing. If you're splitting time between Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai, this tour fills the entire visit.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What's actually inside the Museum of the Future, and is entry included in this tour?

The Museum of the Future is a single structure designed around innovation and technology, with exhibits meant to evoke the year 2071. The tour includes a visit to the building itself. Entry to the interior exhibits is not included in the base price.

How much time do we spend at the Dubai Spice Souk, and can we buy things there?

The Spice Souk is a working market where vendors sell saffron, sumac, za'atar, cinnamon, cardamom and other traditional Emirati cooking ingredients. You'll have time to walk through, talk to vendors and purchase spices if you want to. The guide will explain what you're seeing.

Do we go inside Burj Khalifa, or is it just a photo stop?

Burj Khalifa is viewed as part of the Dubai Mall stop. Interior entry to the tower is not included in this tour.

Is lunch included, or do we need to arrange our own food?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You'll have opportunities to eat at Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina or other stops along the route, but you'll need to budget for meals separately.

How does pickup work if I'm staying in Ras Al Khaimah?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your Ras Al Khaimah accommodation. The driver will collect you in the morning and return you at the end of the day. The exact time depends on your hotel location and the tour's schedule.