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Dubai City tour - Half day
This is a fascinating tour through the city of Dubai, also referred to as the City of
Gold, we will explore a contrast between the past and present. The journey begins at the
magnificent Jumeirah mosque and continues along the Jumeira beach road, which is the most
luxurious urban area in Dubai. We pass in front of the Mercato themed shopping mall and
stop for photographs at the Burj Al Arab (Arab Tower) hotel. We continue towards the Nad
Al Sheeba camel and horse race tracks, where we can witness camels training. We then head
along the skyscraper area of Sheikh Zayed Road, also referred to as little Manhattan,
where we pass by the Emirates Towers and Dubai World Trade Center. Then we drive along the
Zabeel road, passing by the palace of Sheikh Mohammed, as well as the Sheikh Rashid
palace, (No photography). We now head towards the Dubai creek, where we will stop for
photographs of the creek side. We pass by the Al Bastakiyas old-wind tower houses,
which were built by the wealthy merchants of the past. Our next stop takes us to the
historical Al Fahidi Fort, which has been converted into the Dubai Museum. The Museum is
the 200 year-old restored Palace of Sheikh Saeed, which has important records of pearl
diving and trading activities that went on. The tour takes us to the Abra station, where
we will take an Abra (water ferry) to cross to the opposite side of the creek, as was done
in the not so distant past. We then set out on foot as we navigate through the bustling
alleys towards the spice and gold souks (markets) as you see insight of Dubais
growth as a major trading center.
Cost : US$40 Per Person. Discounts available for groups. Contact us for details
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