EXCURSIONS City of Merchants –Dubai City Tour
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EXCURSIONS City of Merchants –Dubai City Tour This fascinating tour catches the contrasts of modern Dubai with fast paced developments and the flair of trade on merchants markets. As we drive along the many kilometers of Jumeirah Beach Road, you will get an insight of today’s wealth in vibrant Dubai when going past exclusive residential neighborhoods with villas, mansions and palaces. On the way to the old centre of Dubai we will stop at the marvelous Jumeirah Mosque. After a short break, we continue our journey to the Zabeel area, an impressive and illustrious part of Dubai, to see the palace of the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed among many other majestic & opulent residences. Next we reach the banks of the Creek, there is the opportunity to catch sight of the amazing skyline of Dubai and take photographs of a modern metropolis with its splendid architecture. Just a few- minutesdrive away is the Al Fahidi Fort, a museum that records the city’s past as an important pearl diving and trading centre. By Abra, a type of a water taxi, we reach the opposite bank of the Creek, a suburb called Deira to mix and mingle with merchants of all origins in bustling alleys within both the gold and the spice souk. You will experience an amazing contrast of just one city with shopping facilities like in the old times as well as in the modern world. AM/PM 4 Hours Price per person USD 38.00 Walking Tour with lunch Discover Dubai on Foot across Dubai’s Old Center. The old centre in Dubai shows its ancient spirit for trading in gold, pearls, spices, fish, etc. with its neighboring countries in the Arabian Peninsula and with the South East Asian countries. A breathtaking historical excursion on foot that takes you across the Gold Souk with its charming market atmosphere to the “Heritage House” that symbolizes traditional way of living. Its adjacent neighbor is the first operational school in Dubai called “Al Ahmadiyad School”, a historical institution showing the beginning of the city’s educational ambitions and efforts. “The Grand Souk Deira” offers besides all types of spices, countless commodities. We continue our journey by crossing the Creek in an Abra, a local water taxi, to see the area and the palace of “Shindaga”, the old governmental buildings of the leading “Sheikhs”. After a visit to the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House (residence of the grandfather of the present leader of Dubai), a brief walk along the Creek leads directly to the “Grand Souk Bur Dubai” past the magnificent Grand Mosque in Bastakiya, an old quarter of Dubai established at the end of the 19th century by textile and pearl trading immigrants from Bastak in Iran and is known for its winding streets and restored merchants houses. On your arrival at the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Culture & Understanding you will be welcomed by Emiratis for a traditional lunch and an informal chat Half Day Tour Price per person USD 40.00 Future of Modern Dubai City of future prospects with technology, dynamics and superlatives. Dubai is a city that constantly grows, improves, expands and develops to the surprise of those who are residents or visitors to Dubai or the Middle East for the first time. This tour is a must as it shows some of the recently developed projects as well give insight into its future prospects. By newly built Metro we travel across the Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island in the shape of a palm tree, to the Atlantis Hotel past themed boutique hotels, signature villas, apartment buildings and a variety of retail outlets. We then drive to the new marina for more photo opportunities. This modern suburb is an intriguing contrast to the lush green districts of the “Meadows” or “Emirates Hills” bordering the “Emirates Golf Club”. Proceeding to the Dubai land Information Centre, you will get a preview of dynamic and upcoming projects. It has the potential for large tourism, leisure and entertainment project. Our next and last stop is at a very popular site called the “Downtown” that has become the epitome for worldwide superlatives: the tallest tower with 828 meters high called Burj Khalifa and the largest shopping mall called Dubai Mall. A just meter away behind the “Dancing Fountain” is the Souq Al Bahar that is themed as a traditional Arabian marketplace, offering a variety of shopping and dining choices. PM 4 Hours Price per person USD 72.00 Dhow Cruise with Dinner An enchanting dinner aboard a dhow by moonlight. Slipping softly and silently along the Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden vessel, invites you to delight in charmingly different perspectives of this city of contrasts. Modern and traditional views display the rather fast pace from a time-honored centre of trade to a focal point of commerce over just a few decades. You will see old wooden dhows and luxury yachts, spectacular modern architecture like the National Bank of Dubai and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry buildings, whilst the birthplace of Sheikh Rashid – Sheikh Saeed’s House and the Heritage Village are reminiscent of the old times. An overwhelming delicious buffet adds to the enchanting atmosphere in the dimmed far-distant light of the city. Cruising down Dubai creek is a novel experience, one which you cannot miss when in Dubai. Imagine yourself on having dinner on a Dhow Cruise with the fascinating lights of Dubai creek with music and belly dancing with a sip of your favorite drink and BBQ buffet dinner. Evening 19:00 Hrs 3 Hours Price per person USD 72.00 East Coast Tour Travel through a variety of terrain on a road trip to explore the picturesque East Coast of the United Arab Emirates. Drive through Hajjar Mountains Stop at the Friday Market Visit a beach house hotel for a swim Lunch at the hotel (Not included) Photo stop at the Al BIdyah Mosque Photo stop at Fujaireh Fort Visit Fujaireh Museum Full Day Price per person USD 55.00 Dubai Frane & Miracle Garden It’s no doubt that Dubai is famous for its modern and breathtaking architecture. The city has been transformed and curated over the last few decades to cater to the needs of travelers of all preferences. It is now a city with many faces, one which has hosted over 20 million tourists annually. One of its more recent marvels and now an important cultural landmark is the Dubai Frame, situated in Zabeel Park. This 150-meter-high glass bridge that opened in January 2018, gives visitors a glimpse of Dubai’s past, present, and future. Also known as Berwaz Dubai, one of the highlights of this unique structure is the glass skywalk deck that stretches across a length of 93 meters, connecting both sides of the Dubai Frame. Here’s a list of all the information you need to explore inside Dubai Frame. Each season, as the weather begins to cool at the onset of winter, the gates reopen at Dubai Miracle Garden. With more than 150 million flowers in full bloom, this 72,000-sq-m paradise has flowered into one of the region’s most picturesque, sweet-scented destinations since it first opened nearly nine years ago – fittingly, on Valentine’s Day. Dubai Miracle Gardens—a vast, colorful garden blooming in the middle of this desert city. Dubai Miracle Gardens is an enormous park, a mere 15 minute taxi ride from Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road. Now when you see the Miracle Gardens, you just a relaxing oasis to enjoy some greenery in Dubai. And I see all of that too, but I also see something else. Half Day AM/PM Price: Per person USD 45.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Each excursion will be operated in English There will be a minimum of 15 guests to operate the excursion If you require further clarification, please send an email to [email protected] Service adjustments due to COVID-19 We’re committed to your safety and have implemented all requirements set out by DTCM (Dubai Tourism), including: Limited capacity in vehicles according to the latest guidelines All equipment and facilities are highly sterilized after use Our staff undergo temperature checks, wear masks and gloves while practising social distancing Contactless temperature checks will be done on pick-up masks are to be worn at all times .