--- title: Old and Modern Dubai City Tour lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 339 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 72 of 86 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/old-and-modern-dubai-city-tour/ --- # Old and Modern Dubai City Tour **Guidekin's take:** A half day across old and new Dubai sold two ways: with a Burj Khalifa entry ticket, or without it but with the hotel drop off, which the ticket option does not include. An English speaking guide, water and pickup from central Dubai hotels are included; stays further out are given a meeting point. 4.81 from 339 reviews at €54 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #72 of 86 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The journey of Dubai from a pearl diving village to the world’s most fascinating holiday destination is surprising. Hence, a journey through this mesmerizing city is even more attractive for any kind of traveller. This package is an opportunity to travel through the miraculously beautiful attraction of Dubai which will provide you with an insight to the rich culture and varied history of this fabulous country. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the Without Burj Khalifa Ticket option; other options up to €118 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 339 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Oscar Knight Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.81 from 339 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 328 of 339. - 5 stars: 289 (85%) - 4 stars: 39 (12%) - 3 stars: 8 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Without Burj Khalifa Ticket | €54 / person | English | Pickup included | | With Burj Khalifa Ticket | €118 / person | English | Burj Khalifa Entry Ticket Pickup included | ## What's included - Drop off at Hotel (Only available in the second option) - Bottled water - Pick-up at Dubai Central hotels otherwise we provide a meeting point - Professional & experienced English speaking Local Tour Guides - Transportation in Air conditioned clean Vehicle - Burj Khalifa Entry Ticket (only available in the first option ''With Burj Khalifa Ticket'') ## Not included - Any personal expenses - Tipping - Drop off in the hotel is not included with BURJ KHALIFA TICKET option. ## Itinerary 1. **Palm Jumeirah** (20m) - One of the major attractions of your Dubai city tour is the view of Atlantis the Palm 2. **Burj Al Arab** (15m) - You will have a photo stop from the beach side of one of the most iconic hotels of the world. Click photos on the backdrop of this skyscraper which is the pride of Dubai. 3. **Jumeirah Mosque** (pass by, no stop) - You will have a chance to stop by Jumeirah Mosque to take photos. 4. **Sheikh Zayed Road** (pass by, no stop) - Street view is amazing. When you travel to the creek, you will pass by Sheikh Zayed Road, where you can spot many skyscrapers and buildings that stand as pride of Dubai. 5. **From the creek, you will board abra- the traditional water-taxi of UAE** (10m; admission included) - This traditional wooden boat is a popular transportation mode for centuries. As you enjoy the ride in Abra, You will get to see the the astounding view of old and new Dubai including traditional houses, towers and minarets. You will cross the creek and enter into the... 6. **Gold Souk** (20m) - The gold souk, displays a wide range of gold ornaments and this is one reason tourists are fond of Dubai. Gazing at the amazingly crafted gold jewelries displayed at various shops, 7. **Dubai Spice Souk** (20m) - You will visit the spice souk. The aroma of spice souk is energizing. An array of spices are displayed here. Guide will walk with you around the gold souk and spice souk, 8. **Dubai Marina** (20m) - Passed by Dubai Marina — a modern waterfront neighborhood featuring striking skyscrapers, a yacht-filled canal, and plenty of dining, shopping, and nightlife. It’s one of Dubai’s most popular and vibrant areas to live in and visit ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We provide pickup at all DUbai Hotels in central areas (Deira, Bur Dubai, Trade Center, Jumeirah, Downtown, Barsha, Tecom, Marina & The Palm Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #72 of 86** | €54 | 4h | 4.81 (339) | shared | | [Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-and-modern-city-tour-with-blue-mosque-visit/?format=md) | €46 | 4h | 4.95 (5041) | shared | | [Dubai Private Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfers](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-private-layover-tour-with-round-trip-airport-transfers/?format=md) | €73 | 2h | 4.96 (1162) | private | | [Dubai Private Layover, Stopover and Transit Tour with Transfer](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-private-layover-stopover-and-transit-tour-with-transfer/?format=md) | €70 | 2h | 4.99 (185) | private | Ranked #72 of 86 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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