Full Day Dubai City Tour with Burj Khalifa Ticket

See all of Dubai in a single day without planning the route yourself.

A full-day private city tour of Dubai with a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and Burj Khalifa ticket included. The itinerary covers old Dubai's Gold Souk and spice markets, an abra boat ride on Dubai Creek, Jumeirah Mosque, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Souk Madinat, and access to the top floors of Burj Khalifa. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour runs eight hours with stops for photos at Jumeirah Beach, Atlantis the Palm, and the Museum of the Future. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Options for this experience

2 options

From AED 824 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

City tour of Dubai featuring 124 & 125 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00 Guide in English Full-day Dubai city tour lasting 8 hours, pickup is included

Tour of Dubai with a skip-the-line entry 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00 Guide in English Burj Khalifa skip-the-line option: includes a skip-the-line ticket for the 148th floor. Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Dubai city tour highlights

• Hotel pick-up in private car
• Visit Dubai Marina waterfront district
• Explore Souk Madinat Jumeirah market
• Photo stop at Burj Al Arab hotel
• Walk along Palm Jumeirah boardwalk
• Visit Atlantis the Palm hotel exterior
• Stop at Jumeirah Mosque for photos
• Relax at Jumeirah Beach public area
• Drive along Sheikh Zayed Road
• Photo stop at Museum of the Future
• Visit Dubai Mall shopping and attractions
• Ascend Burj Khalifa observation deck
• View Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo exterior
• Abra boat ride on Dubai Creek
• Shop at Meena Bazar market
• Explore Dubai Gold Souk shops
• Hotel drop-off in private car

Stops and time spent at each 12 stops

1. Dubai Marina 20m
2. Souk Madinat Jumeirah 15m
3. Burj Al-Arab Jumeirah 10m
4. Palm Jumeirah 15m
5. Jumeirah Mosque 10m
6. Sheikh Zayed Road passing by
7. Museum of the Future 15m
8. Dubai Mall 1h
9. Burj Khalifa Entry included 1h
10. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo 10m
11. Bur Dubai Village Entry included 20m
12. Dubai Gold Souk 20m

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned private vehicle with professional English-speaking guide.
• Burj Khalifa ticket for floors 124 and 125.
• abra boat ride on Dubai Creek.
• visits to the Gold Souk, spice markets, Jumeirah Mosque (outside), Jumeirah Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Souk Madinat, Burj Al Arab (outside), Dubai Mall, and the Museum of the Future (photo stop).
• water bottle.
• customization available upon request.

Times

• Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 15:00 16:00 17:00

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Live guide English

Audio guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (9 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby

Operated by Dubai Tourism Services

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

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The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and heads into old Dubai, where you walk through the Gold Souk (a maze of small shops selling gold and jewelry), and the spice markets of Bur Dubai. From there, you board a traditional wooden abra boat for a ride along Dubai Creek, the waterway that separates the old city from the modern side. This crossing takes you past the historic architecture and gives you a sense of how Dubai's trade has moved through this channel for centuries.

The afternoon shifts to modern Dubai. You'll see Dubai Marina, a waterfront district built around a man-made harbor lined with yachts and high-rise hotels, then drive to Palm Jumeirah (the world's largest artificial island shaped like a palm tree), where you stop for photos of the Atlantis resort and views across to the city skyline. Along the way, the guide points out Sheikh Zayed Road's cluster of skyscrapers, takes you past the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab (viewable from outside), and stops at Jumeirah Mosque for 10 to 15 minutes to photograph its Islamic architecture. Jumeirah Beach offers another photo stop with views of the Persian Gulf.

The tour includes entry to Burj Khalifa on the non-prime-time ticket for floors 124 and 125, where you get a 360-degree view of the city from the world's tallest building. You also visit Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping center, and pass the Museum of the Future for photos of its futuristic design. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a photo stop outside. The ticket itself is not included. Throughout the day, you have a water bottle and a professional guide who speaks English, and the air-conditioned vehicle is yours alone, no shared groups.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the Burj Khalifa ticket on this tour?

The tour includes entry to Burj Khalifa on floors 124 and 125 during non-prime hours. This ticket does not include skip-the-line access for the elevator. Timing depends on availability. If you want to upgrade to skip-the-line or choose a specific time, you can arrange that before the tour date.

Does the tour stop for lunch or dinner?

Lunch and dinner are not included in the tour price. The eight-hour itinerary includes photo stops and visits to attractions, but meal breaks are your own expense.

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving at Dubai airport?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the operator provides pickup from Dubai airport, cruise port, or any location in Dubai city, so you can arrange a start time that suits your arrival.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

Both options cover the same full-day itinerary and include the Burj Khalifa ticket. The standard option uses the non-prime-time ticket for floors 124 and 125. The Skip The Line option upgrades your Burj Khalifa entry so you bypass the elevator queue and can choose your preferred time to visit the top.

What happens at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo?

The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a photo stop outside the facility. The ticket to enter and see the marine life exhibits is not included. You can purchase entry separately if you want to go inside.