EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
The first human settlement in the history of Dubai was in approximately 3000 BCE, when the area was inhabited by nomadic cattle herders. Dubai became a separate Sheikhdom in 1833, when the Al-Maktoum dynasty of the Bani Yas clan (initially from Abu Dhabi) took it over peacefully. Spend a rewarding time exploring Dubai, experience its culture and learn about the UAE’s history on this full day tour.
Start your full-day adventure in the Al Seef district at Dubai Creek, where the city began to grow. Retrace the footsteps of fishermen, pearl-divers, and weavers who once came to trade here as you wander through the Sikkas, the pedestrian streets that line the water’s edge.
Stroll through narrow alleyways in Dubai’s oldest Al Bastakiya quarter as you make your way to Dubai Museum located in Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787. This is the oldest existing building in Dubai with square-shaped towers occupying three of its corners. It was built of coral rock and mortar in several phases.
Next, you will be mesmerized by the vibrant, colorful trade in Souk Al Kabeer. Also referred to as Souk Al Kabir or Meena Bazaar, this trading area is a community all to itself. Located in the area of Bur Dubai, this is one of the oldest residential areas in the city with a predominantly South Asian population, restaurants and shops. You will then board an Abra, a traditional water taxi, and cross Dubai Creek.
Walk through the Spice Souk, where sacks of jute overflow with fragrant spices and herbs brought by Dhows sailing in from India and Iran, as in bygone times. This souk is in eastern Dubai, in Deira, and comprises several narrow lanes which are lined with open and closed-roof stores. Stores in the Spice Souk sell a variety of fragrances and spices from frankincense and shisha to the many herbs used in Arabic and South Asian food.
By now you will have no doubt worked up an appetite, so make a stop and enjoy lunch at an Emirati restaurant.
Continue after your meal to Zabeel Palace for a photo-stop outside the home of Dubai’s ruler and UAE’s Vice President. Stop next at the 21st century Etihad Museum; be enthralled with the story of UAE’s foundation, told via a unique experience-driven journey through pavilions, exhibitions and interactive programs exploring the events leading to UAE’s unification in 1971. Finally, you will see Union House where the documents of unification were signed.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
