Dubai private tour: Marina, Burj Khalifa & Gold Souk at night

Dubai Marina, old souks and the lit-up skyline in one evening

A private evening tour of Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, covering Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, the Gold Souk, Dubai Water Canal and Al Seef. Your guide speaks English, Hindi, Arabic or Malayalam and educates you on the city's history, culture and cuisine. The tour runs six hours including travel time and is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dubai's iconic landmarks

• Visit Dubai Marina and promenade
• See Palm Island and luxury hotel
• Shop and stroll Souk Madinat Jumeirah
• Relax at Jumeirah Public Beach
• Photo stop at Burj Al Arab
• View Burj Khalifa from outside
• Pass by Dubai Water Canal
• Explore Al Seef waterfront district
• Photo stop at Zabeel Palace
• Visit Dubai Gold Souk market

The Experience

Dubai Marina is the starting point — a man-made harbor lined with upscale yachts, waterfront promenades and The Beach at JBR, a leisure complex with al fresco dining and sandy stretches. From there the route passes Burj Al Arab on Palm Island, the seven-star hotel that appears on postcards worldwide, where you stop for photos outside. Jumeirah Public Beach comes next, a local favorite for its clean sand and calm water.

The evening takes you through Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a modern take on a traditional Arabian market within the Madinat Jumeirah resort. The souk stays open late with live music, glowing lanterns and over 25 dining outlets woven through the alleys. You walk the Gold Souk afterward, one of Dubai's oldest markets, where gold designs from around the world hang in the glittering bazaar. Both stops let you browse at your own pace.

The tour passes the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 828 meters, and includes a view of it — the two observation decks sit on the 124th and 125th floors, with a third at 555 meters on the 148th. You also see Dubai Water Canal, an artificial waterway opened in 2016 with 450 restaurants and hotels along its canalside walk, and Al Seef, a heritage district on Dubai Creek with waterfront views. Zabeel Palace, the former residence of the UAE's prime minister built in the 1960s, is a photo stop outside. The route ends at your hotel.

Your guide is a live person fluent in English, Hindi, Arabic or Malayalam. Bottled water comes with the ride, and the vehicle is fully air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible, as are all areas you visit. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned private vehicle.
• a walk through Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Public Beach.
• photo stops at Burj Al Arab and Zabeel Palace.
• entry and browsing time at Souk Madinat Jumeirah and the Gold Souk.
• a view of Burj Khalifa.
• a passing view of Dubai Water Canal.
• a walk through Al Seef.
• bottled water during the tour.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Hindi, Arabic or Malayalam.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Our Choice Tourism

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer watching Dubai's landmarks from a vehicle rather than walking through souks, and want to see the city's illuminated skyline at night instead of by day.

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Top questions

What is the Gold Souk and why is it on this tour?

The Gold Souk is one of Dubai's oldest traditional markets, a glittering bazaar where gold designs from around the world are crafted and sold. It's included because a trip to Dubai isn't complete without walking through it, and the evening timing means you see it lit up and active with shoppers.

Does the tour include entry to the Burj Khalifa observation decks?

The tour includes a view of the Burj Khalifa from outside — you see the building and learn about its 828-meter height and the two observation decks on the 124th and 125th floors. Entry to the decks themselves is not part of this tour.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English, Hindi, Arabic or Malayalam. You choose your preferred language when you book.

Is hotel pickup included, and how does it work?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in an air-conditioned private vehicle. The driver collects you from your hotel at the agreed time and returns you there at the end of the tour.

How much time do you spend at each stop?

The tour runs six hours total, including travel time between stops. You walk Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach and both souks at your own pace, while other stops like Burj Al Arab and Zabeel Palace are photo stops outside the attractions.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?

Yes. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces you visit are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.