Dubai Full Day Tour: Palm Jumeirah, Souks & Burj Khalifa

An abra ride across Dubai Creek puts you in the middle of the city's working waterfront, not watching from a distance.

A full-day guided tour from Abu Dhabi to Dubai with private transportation and hotel pickup covers the city's landmarks and neighborhoods in one trip. You'll see Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab by car, take a traditional wooden boat across Dubai Creek, walk through the Gold and Spice Souks, and have free time at Dubai Mall. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide and stops at the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Frame.

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10 Hour Tour. 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Private tour lasting 10 hours in a 7-seater private vehicle. Pickup is included.

8 Hour Tour. 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Lasts 8 hours; includes pickup.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Dubai city tour from Abu Dhabi

• Private drive from Abu Dhabi to Dubai
• Visit Dubai Marina waterfront district
• Explore Palm Jumeirah island
• Photo stop at Burj Al Arab hotel
• Photo stop at Burj Khalifa building
• Watch Dubai Fountain show
• Photo stop at Dubai Frame landmark
• Explore Dubai Textile Souk market
• Ride traditional Abra boat on Dubai Creek
• Visit Dubai Spice Souk market
• Visit Dubai Gold Souk market
• Free time at Dubai Mall for shopping and dining
• Private drive back to Abu Dhabi

Stops and time spent at each 11 stops

1. Dubai Marina Entry included 25m
2. Palm Jumeirah 30m
3. Burj Al-Arab Jumeirah 25m
4. Dubai Mall Entry included 1h
5. Burj Khalifa 20m
6. The Dubai Fountain Entry included 20m
7. Dubai Frame 20m
8. Bur Dubai Village Entry included 20m
9. Dubai Spice Souk Entry included 30m
10. Dubai Gold Souk Entry included 30m
11. Etihad Towers 2h

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Abu Dhabi.
• a live guide who speaks English.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Times

• Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Abu Dhabi and heads into Dubai, where the route takes you past Dubai Marina's waterfront high-rises and out to Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island shaped like a palm tree. You'll see the Burj Al Arab from outside (the sail-shaped hotel that anchors the Jumeirah coastline), then move into the city center to view the Burj Khalifa and catch the Dubai Fountain show at its base. A photo stop at Dubai Frame gives you a vantage on both old and new Dubai before the day shifts toward the souks.

The Textile Souk comes first, a narrow marketplace of colorful fabrics and traditional garments, then you board an abra (a wooden ferry that's been crossing Dubai Creek for decades) for a short sail that puts you on the water among the city's working waterfront. From there you walk through the Spice Souk, where narrow alleyways open onto stalls of cardamom, saffron and oud, and the Gold Souk, where shop windows glow with jewelry and ornaments. Both are working markets, not staged for tourists, and the crowds and narrow streets are part of what makes them feel like a different Dubai than the malls and towers.

Free time at Dubai Mall gives you space to eat, shop or simply sit. The mall holds over 1,200 shops and multiple restaurants. The return to Abu Dhabi is a private drive back through the desert landscape between the two cities. You choose between an 8-hour or 10-hour option at checkout, which adjusts how much time you spend at each stop.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What's included in the Dubai tour from Abu Dhabi?

Private transportation, a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Entry tickets to attractions are not included in the price.

Do I get to go inside the Burj Khalifa or just see it from outside?

The Burj Khalifa is a photo stop from outside, so you see the world's tallest building and the Dubai Fountain show at its base, but interior entry is not part of this tour.

What is an abra and why is it part of this tour?

An abra is a traditional wooden boat that ferries passengers across Dubai Creek. The ride gives you an authentic view of the city's maritime heritage and lets you see the skyline from the water, which is how locals have crossed the creek for generations.

How much free time do I have at Dubai Mall?

Free time at Dubai Mall is included so you can choose your own lunch or dinner and explore the shops and restaurants at your pace. The amount of time depends on whether you book the 8-hour or 10-hour option.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces visited are accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.