Dubai Full Day City Tour From Abu Dhabi: Marina to Burj Khalifa

See Dubai's waterfront, heritage and modern landmarks in a single day

A full-day guided tour departing from Abu Dhabi that covers Dubai's major sights (Marina Walk, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa and Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood) with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. The guide leads you through each stop, pointing out the city's mix of modern architecture and older heritage districts, with three hours of travel time built into the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Palm Jumeirah30m
2. Burj Al-Arab Jumeirah30m
3. Dubai Mall1h · entry included

Explore Dubai's iconic landmarks

• Visit Dubai Marina Walk
• Photo stop at Palm Jumeirah
• Photo stop at Burj Al Arab
• Visit Dubai Mall
• Explore Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
• Photo stop at Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain

The experience

The tour leaves from your Abu Dhabi hotel and heads into Dubai, starting at Dubai Marina Walk, where you stroll past luxury yachts and high-rise buildings along the waterfront. From there you move to Palm Jumeirah for a photo stop at the man-made island shaped like a palm tree, then to the Burj Al Arab for shots of its sail-shaped silhouette on the private beach. The Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain come next (you'll see the choreographed water displays at the base of the world's tallest building) followed by time at Dubai Mall, which sits at the foot of the Burj Khalifa and holds shops, restaurants and views of the fountain.

The route also includes Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai's oldest district, where narrow lanes and wind-tower houses show what the city looked like before the modern towers went up. A live English or Hindi-speaking guide walks you through the stops and explains what you're seeing. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided throughout the day. Travel time between sites takes about three hours of the eight-hour total, so you're moving between locations as much as you're standing still at each one.

Lunch is not part of the booking, so you'll either eat before the tour starts or grab something during a stop: Dubai Mall has plenty of restaurants if you want to eat there. The tour runs in a shared group format, and guided services are provided when the group reaches 10 participants.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Abu Dhabi.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• bottled water.
• guided stops at Dubai Marina Walk, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Mall with fountain views, Burj Khalifa, and Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.
• a live guide in English or Hindi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Audio guideEnglish and Hindi

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Riyago Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you're coming from Abu Dhabi and want a guide-led group tour that moves through Dubai's landmarks on a fixed itinerary, rather than exploring at your own pace.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

6 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood like compared to the rest of Dubai?

Al Fahidi is Dubai's oldest district, with narrow lanes and traditional wind-tower houses that show the city's heritage before modern development. It's a photo stop where you can see authentic Emirati architecture and the charming, timeless side of Old Dubai.

Can I get close to the Burj Al Arab, or is it just a photo stop from a distance?

The Burj Al Arab is a photo stop where you view the hotel from the beach and coastline nearby. You don't enter the hotel, but you get close enough to photograph its distinctive sail shape and the Arabian Gulf behind it.

How much time do I spend at Dubai Mall?

The itinerary includes a stop at Dubai Mall where you can see the Burj Khalifa and watch the Dubai Fountain's choreographed water displays. The exact length of the stop isn't specified, but it's one of several photo and viewing stops across the eight-hour day.

Is there a guide with the group the whole time, or just at certain stops?

A live guide in English or Hindi leads the tour throughout the day, walking you through each attraction and explaining what you're seeing at Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Al Fahidi.

How much of the eight hours is actually spent driving between sites?

Travel time between locations takes about three hours of the eight-hour total, so roughly a third of the day is spent in the vehicle moving between Dubai's different neighbourhoods and landmarks.