Private: Contrasts of Dubai - from Spices to Skyscrapers

Experience the contrast between old traditions and the modern side of Dubai with a local guide. Discover city’s heritage and be amazed by its opulence. Personal local stories from your host and city recommendations are included! Experience a full-day private tour and discover the traditional and spectacular Dubai. Wondering where to go and what to see while you’re here? Your local host has you covered! Have your private driver worry about finding a suitable parking spot every time you make a stop. Save time and enjoy this experience to its fullest! Start by walking with your local guide to Al Fahidi Quarter also known as Al Bastakiya and explore the city’s oldest quarter. See the mud-built wind towers and after, head towards the Coffee Museum. Your local guide will tell you more about the origins of coffee and the Arabic traditions behind of the rituals on how they drink it. After you have discovered Al Fahidi Quarter, move on to your next stop: Al Shindagha historic neighborhood. Here you’ll visit the Sheik Saeed al Maktoum House. Check out the collection of authentic jewelry, coins, stamps and other items that date back to Dubai’s historic era. Hear all of the stories behind Dubai’s history and development, straight from your local guide. Hop on an abra and enjoy the views as you cross Dubai Creek. Let your private guide show you the Spice & Gold Souk and get amazed by exotic aromas and glittering gold jewelry. If you wish, you can buy a souvenir. Meet your personal driver here and continue to Mosque al-Farooq Omar Bin al-Khattab. A hidden gem of Dubai, the mosque impresses with its whitewashed walls decorated with gold and blue ornaments, and four 60 m minarets topped with gold crescent moons. You won’t believe your eyes when you see such spectacular designs! Feeling hungry? Let your local host take you to a very cool spot and enjoy an Arabic lunch. With the beach right next to you, enjoy a relaxing moment and ask your host more about the places you have visited. Next stop will be the famous hotel Burj Al-Arab, one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. Be stunned by its beauty and breathtaking design. Then, your local journey will continue to Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional Middle Eastern bazaar with stalls & restaurants under a wooden covered arcade. After that, you and your local guide will move on to the Dubai Marina, a cosmopolitan area with spectacular views. What would Dubai be without its fabulous malls? In the Dubai Mall, you’ll find over 1200 stores plus the largest suspended aquarium in the world. You can take a look at it from the mall and be ready to take some pictures of the Sand Tiger sharks. Your private tour will end with a spectacular view of the Burj Khalifa where you will enjoy the famous Dubai dancing fountains starting at 6 PM. After such a visual feast, your local host can take you back to your hotel or you can stay there and enjoy the rest of your day. This tour's perfect for a layover between your flights. You can ask your host to personalize this tour for you and your friends, it's 100% possible. Pick your favorite local host for the ultimate discovery tour of Dubai.