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Dubai Classic City Tour

Unmissable sights of a sparkling city

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Discover all of Dubai’s most memorable and famous sights in one tour. Combining the charming, old and historical, with the contemporary and glittering, the Dubai Classic City Tour covers every attraction on your Dubai checklist, in a day of unforgettable sightseeing. Embark on a journey through Dubai’s modern, vibrant metropolis, and get to know a city infused with tradition, heritage, and modern achievements. Explore the oldest fishing villages and old towns, with a stop at the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque and Bastakiya area, before visiting Dubai’s record-breaking and modern landmarks including the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. Experience the authentic spice and sounds of the Souks, and explore the past in Dubai Museum, and then hop aboard a traditional Abra Taxi along Dubai Creek. Venture to the famous Palm Jumeirah, where city beach lifestyle meets luxury, before finishing your tour at the atmospheric Mall of the Emirates. Along the way, you’ll catch endless glimpses of magnificent ocean views along the bustling Sheikh Zayed Road, on a tour that combines boats, walking, transport, and hotel collection.

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How to get to there?

• 5 minutes by taxi 5 min by taxi
• 5 minutes by metro 5 min by metro
• 5 minutes by bus 5 min by bus

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General T&Cs

Location: Passengers should report to the concierge desk of the selected hotel at the designated pick-up time. Standard waiting time is 15 minutes from the designated pick-up time. Confirmation: Please show your Dubai Experience Itinerary to the driver. General T&C:        • Tour includes pick-up and drop-off from selected Dubai Hotels on sharing basis. Tour Itinerary:          - Between 08:30 and 09:30  Pick up from the hotel          - 09:30 to 10:00  Drive to New Dubai Harbour          - 10:00 to 10:30  30 Mins. Marina Sightseeing Cruise (Free soft drink or water on board)          - 10:40 to 11:00  Drive to Palm Jumeirah          - 11:00 to 11:30  Photo Stop at Pointe (Palm Jumeirah)          - 11:30 to 11:45  Drive to Burj Al Arab           - 11:45 to 12:00  Photo Stop at Burj Al Arab           - 12:00 to 12:30  Drive through Sheik Zayed Road to Old Dubai          - 12:30 to 01:30  Visit Old Spice Souk and Old Gold Souk          - 01:30 to 02:00  Drop off at the hotel  Service provider: Tour Dubai

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The UAE is an amalgamation of all a traveler could wish for. Bringing together the High-life of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the culture-bound Sharjah, the peculiarity of Ajman & Umm Al Quain, UAE offers nothing less than a memorable vacation. Day Out Dubai commits itself to be an excellent host for your ultimate city tour to the astonishing Arabian Emirates with a pleasant mixture of great traditions, picturesque desert beauty, and modernity. Whether you wish to explore the region’s iconic places or are willing to go on an off-beat discovery of hidden jewels, our selected city tour packages are thoughtfully crafted. These sightseeing tours allow you to get the most out of your UAE vacation. From fun, Abu Dhabi and Dubai city tours to shopping tours, limo rides, and combo packages with desert safari tours and dhow cruise trips, each of our packages is engaging & intriguing enough to fulfill your wanderlust.

Helicopter Tour

Thrilling flight over amazing Dubai on a groovy helicopter.

Seaplane Tour

Comfortable ride over breathtaking Dubai on a luxurious seaplane.

Hot Air Balloon

Magical ride over the sprawling deserts of Dubai on a hot air balloon.

Burj Khalifa Tour

Awe-inspiring tour of the tallest building in the world, a Guinness World Record

Shopping Tour

Shop till you drop at the world’s largest and biggest shopping destination.

Sharjah City Tour

Day tour of the remarkable emirate of Sharjah, the Islamic Culture Capital of the world

ABU DHABI CITY TOUR

Breathtaking tour of the richest city in the world, Abu Dhabi. Visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Dubai City Tour

Museum exhibits depicts the history

East Coast Tour

Day tour of natural environment and Exhilarating trip through the winding roads.

AL AIN CITY TOUR

Day tour of the beautiful Garden City of Al Ain. Hot springs of Jebel Hafeet.

Hand-Picked Dubai Sightseeing Tours and Activities

Being the global hub for travelers worldwide, Dubai is one of the most futuristic cities in the UAE. Dubai rightfully claims the world’s many bests, firsts, and kinds, like Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; Burj Al Arab, the only seven-star hotel; and the world’s first man-made island, the Palm Island. A city tour of Dubai will allow you to explore the region’s extraordinary development within 4 hours as a global tourist spot. However, in a Full Day trip, you can Explore Dubai City Tour with its usual glitzy sights and lesser-known heritage sites.

Our City Tour packages are crafted considering our guests’ comfort. From a pick up from your hotel or home to a drop off back, we take care of all transport facilities when you experience the UAE’s diverse sights with us. Our excursion experts carefully put up all our city tour packages, including the Dubai city tour, ensuring you cover the region’s major highlights in the stipulated time.

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Dubai city tour.

One of the world’s top destinations to visit, take a  Dubai city tour  and experience the breathtaking sights and sounds of Dubai, making it one of the world’s most sought-after tourist destinations. Hub of both the new and the old, see the awe-inspiring modern metropolis and its Bedouin past. Breathe the air of Dubai with us with the one-day Dubai city tour.

Abu Dhabi city tour

Visit the wealthiest city and the capital of UAE and bask in the awe-inspiring magnificence of the city with a one-day  Abu Dhabi city tour  with us. Witness the grandeur of the majestic cityscapes, opulent architecture, natural desert, and calming waterfront properties, which exude a serene elegance like no other.

Sharjah city tour

As part of the Dubai-Sharjai-Ajman area, Sharjah is known for its long-standing cultural uniqueness. Known as the Islamic Culture Capital of the world, the city lets you experience the traditional Islamic value, the rich cultural heritage, and the unique artistic character of Arab living.

Al Ain city tour

Al Ain radiates the timeless beauty of an enchanting Arabian desert oasis. Enjoy the sites of the flame-colored desert and the views of the Hili Archaeological garden. Travel to the heart of the oasis at Buraimi and visit the last souk of its kind, The Camel Market. Experience unique city tours with us on the one-day trip to these sites in Al Ain.

East coast tour

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the cityscape and enjoy the winding mountain roads of the Hajar Mountains and the sprawling farmlands of Fujairah. Shop at the Friday market and enjoy a refreshing swim at the beach in Khor Fakkan. Take the East Coast tour with us and get dazzled by its beauty.

Other tours

Other tours around the different sites of Dubai are also available. See the tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, and enjoy watching the landscape from the highest observation deck. Dine at one of the world’s most luxurious hotels, the Burj Al Arab, and shop till you drop in Dubai with our sensational Shopping tour. Let the adventure seeker in you be free with our  Desert Safari  and Seaplane tour, Helicopter tour, and hot air balloon offerings, which will let you see the city from the skies. Take in the beauty and elegance of the Arabian paradise with the best tour company in Dubai. Let us make your stay here a memorable experience!

DUBAI CITY TOUR PACKAGES

DUBAI SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Half Day Dubai City Tour

Half day dubai city tour package, price and itinerary.

The Dubai half day city tour is a widely recognized and highly recommended package for anyone wanting to discover both the modern and historic facets of the city, boasting its esteemed status as the shining jewel of the Middle East. Despite being brief, the Dubai half day city tour offers ample opportunities to witness the city’s impressive landmarks and gain valuable insight into its history and culture. Although exploring Dubai in its entirety is close to impossible in a single day, the half day Dubai city tour is tailored to help travelers experience as much as possible within a limited time frame.

Dubai half day city includes a visit to historical sites such as the Museum and the Jumeirah Mosque, as well as prominent attractions like the Dubai Mall, Mall Emirates, Palm Island, and The Atlantis Hotel. A drive-by of the luxurious Burj Al Arab Hotel and Sheikh Zayed Road, which offers scenic views of skyscrapers and shopping opportunities at one of the city’s malls, are also included. Our Dubai City Tours aim to satisfy all types of tourists, whether interested in history, shopping, or famous landmarks.

Half Day Tour Highlights

• Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi fort)
• Visit Dubai Creek, Bur Dubai creek side)
• Jumeirah Mosque, drive through
• Jumeirah Beach, photo opportunity
• Burj Al Arab, Great photo opportunity
• The Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm Hotel
• Dubai Marina skyline view with photo stop
• Mall Of The Emirates, drive through
• The Dubai Mall, drive through
• Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, drive through

The Cost Includes

• Sharing basis hotel pick and drop off in air-conditioned vehicle.
• Profession tour guide to assist you throughout the city tour.
• Plain water throughout the tour will be available in vehicle.

The Cost Excludes

• Entrance tickets to the famous attractions (Burj Khalifa)
• Food and beverages during the Dubai city tour.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusion or itinerary.

Half Day Tour Itinerary

Half day Dubai city tour starts with the hotel pick-up centrally located in Dubai or Sharjah Sahara center (Dubai Side). We will pick you up around 08:00 am from the given locations. The hotel pick-up time can be adjusted from 60 minutes depending on the trip schedule and traffic.

Dubai Creek, a saltwater creek in the UAE, is a critical seaport that separates the city into two and links the trading port to the desert. Due to its significance as a trading center, it has deep historical roots and excellent cultural value. Nowadays Dubai Creek offers visitors plenty of attractions such as dhow cruises or strolling around waterfront developments like Dubai Creek Harbour.

Jumeirah Mosque, located on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai, is a significant landmark. While often visited as a photo stop on city tours, non-Muslim travelers can enter for an hour-long visit accompanied by a guide from the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. The mosque offers morning and afternoon visits, and its majlis timings are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is known for its distinctive sail-shaped design and is considered a symbol of Dubai's economic boom and future-oriented outlook. Managed by Jumeirah hotel group, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, renowned for its seven-star status and features like fine-dining restaurants and private beaches.

An artificial archipelago in Dubai designed like a palm tree, The Palm Jumeirah invites you to discover luxury residences, hotels, and attractions. Among its remarkable landmarks is Atlantis The Palm Hotel, notable for its dazzling architecture that encompasses a water park, aquarium, and lavish amenities.

Dubai Marina is a lively wate­rfront district that offers breathtaking views of its magnificent skyline. The area boasts towering skyscrapers, opulent residential towers, and an active marina that all contribute to the urban landscape's captivating charm. For visitors looking to capture Dubai's beauty, a photo stop at this vibrant location is an absolute must do!

Mall of The Emirates in Dubai is a popular spot for visitors looking to indulge in some serious retail therapy. Beyond its extensive shopping options, the mall boasts exciting entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai and various dining venues. For those who want to experience all of this grandeur without leaving their car, a drive through option is available to take it all in at once.

The Dubai Mall boasts its position as one of the largest and most famous retail destinations globally. Its striking architecture and lively ambiance are worth experiencing with a drive-through. The mall houses an extensive array of luxury brands, while visitors can also explore various entertainment options including the amazing Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo as well as several dining choices.

The Burj Khalifa, recognized as the world's tallest skyscraper, may be experienced via a drive-through option. While it doesn't provide access to the building's interior, visitors can still marvel at its extraordinary exterior and towering height. This iconic structure represents Dubai's remarkable architectural innovations and engineering feats.

The half day Dubai city tour concludes around 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm and all the valued guests will be dropped back to their hotel accordingly.

Important Information

• It is advised to carry a copy of your valid passport for day travel.
• For children under 3 years of age will be taken as infants and will be free.
• Children aged from 3 to 10 years will be charged as per child rate.
• Children above 10 years will be taken as adults and will be charged full price.

Booking & Cancellation:

• All the tours must be booked and paid for at least 24 hours before departure.
• Cancellations made 24 hours before the tour departure will be free.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours before departure will be 100% charged.
• If you are eligible for the refund, the amount will be returned to your account within 10 working days.
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Dubai floods: Chaos, queues and submerged cars after UAE hit by record rains

Passengers report being stranded in the desert city as the international hub struggles in the wake of unusually heavy rain

Don’t blame cloud seeding for the Dubai floods

Dubai is wrestling with the aftermath of extraordinary torrential rains that flooded the desert city, with people describing harrowing stories of spending the night in their cars, and air passengers enduring chaotic scenes at airports.

Up to 259.5mm (10.2in) of rain fell on the usually arid country of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, the most since records began 75 years ago . The state-run WAM news agency called the rains on Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949”.

As the sun returned on Wednesday, along with it came stories of people stuck in cars and offices through an arduous night.

“It was one of the most horrific situations I had ever experienced,” said one Dubai resident in his 30s, who did not want to give his name, after his 15-minute commute turned into a 12-hour ordeal on flooded roads.

At Dubai’s airport, one of the busiest for international travel, with nearly every flight repeatedly delayed, Emirates passengers were told to stay away “unless absolutely necessary”.

Frustration from those already there began to build.

A large crowd formed at a connections desk, clapping and whistling in protest as they waited for information.

“They are completely lost, it’s complete chaos – no information, nothing,” fumed one passenger, who did not want to be named, after a 12-hour wait, Agence France-Presse reported.

Standing water lapped on taxiways as aircraft landed. One couple called the situation “absolute carnage”. They spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity in order to speak freely in a country with strict laws that criminalise critical speech. “You cannot get a taxi. There’s people sleeping in the Metro station. There’s people sleeping in the airport.”

The BBC reported other passengers were diverted to Dubai World Central Airport – also known as Al Maktoum airport – telling the broadcaster they had been “living on duty free” and that water was in short supply.

One furious British traveller told PA Media that once his flight was diverted to Dubai World Central, he had not been given any food or water either. “It’s just been an absolute disaster. We’re stuck here and seven hours without a single update is inexcusable.”

Emirates, Dubai’s flagship airline, posted on X on Wednesday night: “Customers should expect delays with departures and arrivals” and that while some passengers had been able to get to their destinations “we are aware that many are still waiting to get on flights”.

The airline cancelled all check-ins and announced that it would continue to suspend services until Thursday morning, apologising for the disruptions. Those on FlyDubai, Emirates’ low-cost sister airline, also faced delays.

Dubai airport posted on X early on Thursday that flights had resumed from Terminal 1 but urged people to travel to the airport only if they had a confirmed booking, as flights continued to be “delayed and disrupted”.

Paul Griffiths, the airport’s CEO, acknowledged the issues with flooding on Wednesday. “It remains an incredibly challenging time. In living memory, I don’t think anyone has ever seen conditions like it,” Griffiths told the state-owned talk radio station Dubai Eye.

Neighbouring countries were also hit by heavy rains earlier this week, including Oman, where 20 people have died, including 10 schoolchildren swept away in a vehicle with an adult.

Soldiers were deployed to badly affected areas of the sultanate, which rests on the eastern edge of the Arabian peninsula, to evacuate people trapped by flooding.

Schools will stay closed in Dubai until next week, authorities said, underscoring the difficulty of the clean-up.

In an unusual direct intervention, the UAE president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered “authorities to quickly work on studying the condition of infrastructure throughout the UAE and to limit the damage caused”, official media said.

The president also gave orders for affected families to be transferred to safe locations, said a statement carried by the WAM news agency.

Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, wrote on X about “efforts being made by teams of citizens and residents that continue day and night” as the city’s media office posted video overlayed with dramatic music of officials conferring in groups and water pumping appearing to take place in the background.

Photos too were posted of what it said showed water flooding into desert areas.

صور من جريان الأودية في صحراء القدرة في #دبي pic.twitter.com/pyXP8OpBVF — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 17, 2024

Similar scenes were visible around the Gulf state including in Sharjah, in neighbouring Dubai, where people waded through main streets and paddled around on makeshift boats.

At least one person was killed in the flooding. A 70-year-old man who was swept away in his car in Ras al-Khaimah, one of the country’s seven emirates, according to police.

The UAE government announced that remote working for most federal government employees had been extended into another day because of the impact.

Agence France-Presse, PA Media and Associated Press contributed to this report

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Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know

Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change and designing cities for intensified weather.

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By Raymond Zhong

Scenes of flood-ravaged neighborhoods in one of the planet’s driest regions have stunned the world this week. Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates and Oman submerged cars, clogged highways and killed at least 21 people. Flights out of Dubai’s airport, a major global hub, were severely disrupted.

The downpours weren’t a freak event — forecasters anticipated the storms several days out and issued warnings. But they were certainly unusual. Here’s what to know.

Heavy rain there is rare, but not unheard-of.

On average, the Arabian Peninsula receives a scant few inches of rain a year, although scientists have found that a sizable chunk of that precipitation falls in infrequent but severe bursts, not as periodic showers.

U.A.E. officials said the 24-hour rain total on Tuesday was the country’s largest since records there began in 1949 . But parts of the nation had experienced an earlier round of thunderstorms just last month.

Oman, with its coastline on the Arabian Sea, is also vulnerable to tropical cyclones. Past storms there have brought torrential rain, powerful winds and mudslides, causing extensive damage.

Global warming is projected to intensify downpours.

Stronger storms are a key consequence of human-caused global warming. As the atmosphere gets hotter, it can hold more moisture, which can eventually make its way down to the earth as rain or snow.

But that doesn’t mean rainfall patterns are changing in precisely the same way across every corner of the globe.

In their latest assessment of climate research , scientists convened by the United Nations found there wasn’t enough data to have firm conclusions about rainfall trends in the Arabian Peninsula and how climate change was affecting them. The researchers said, however, that if global warming were to be allowed to continue worsening in the coming decades, extreme downpours in the region would quite likely become more intense and more frequent.

The role of cloud seeding isn’t clear.

The U.A.E. has for decades worked to increase rainfall and boost water supplies by seeding clouds. Essentially, this involves shooting particles into clouds to encourage the moisture to gather into larger, heavier droplets, ones that are more likely to fall as rain or snow.

Cloud seeding and other rain-enhancement methods have been tried across the world, including in Australia, China, India, Israel, South Africa and the United States. Studies have found that these operations can, at best, affect precipitation modestly — enough to turn a downpour into a bigger downpour, but probably not a drizzle into a deluge.

Still, experts said pinning down how much seeding might have contributed to this week’s storms would require detailed study.

“In general, it is quite a challenge to assess the impact of seeding,” said Luca Delle Monache, a climate scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif. Dr. Delle Monache has been leading efforts to use artificial intelligence to improve the U.A.E.’s rain-enhancement program.

An official with the U.A.E.’s National Center of Meteorology, Omar Al Yazeedi, told news outlets this week that the agency didn’t conduct any seeding during the latest storms. His statements didn’t make clear, however, whether that was also true in the hours or days before.

Mr. Al Yazeedi didn’t respond to emailed questions from The New York Times on Thursday, and Adel Kamal, a spokesman for the center, didn’t immediately have further comment.

Cities in dry places just aren’t designed for floods.

Wherever it happens, flooding isn’t just a matter of how much rain comes down. It’s also about what happens to all that water once it’s on the ground — most critically, in the places people live.

Cities in arid regions often aren’t designed to drain very effectively. In these areas, paved surfaces block rain from seeping into the earth below, forcing it into drainage systems that can easily become overwhelmed.

One recent study of Sharjah , the capital of the third-largest emirate in the U.A.E., found that the city’s rapid growth over the past half century had made it vulnerable to flooding at far lower levels of rain than before.

Omnia Al Desoukie contributed reporting.

Raymond Zhong reports on climate and environmental issues for The Times. More about Raymond Zhong