An Exclusive Heritage Dubai City Tour with Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House Visit from Port Rashid
Highlights
Dubai
Private Tour
6 Hours
EASY
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German
Description
Dubai is one of the world's fastest developing and most modern cities.Its futuristic architecture and modern lifestyle excite everyone who visits the city.At the same time, the city holds its rich heritage and unique culture.Vibrant culture with rich Bedouin traditions, warm hospitality, and rich culinary heritage, there is more to experience than the glitz and glam.Above all, this tour will take you back to the days before the discovery of oil.
A Short 4-hour guided tour to explore the Iconic locations, historic sites, and cosmopolitan lifestyle of Dubai.Taking a heritage city tour of Dubai, you will learn about Dubai's rich history and culture through narrow sikkas, wind towers, and fascinating stories from the past.On this tour, you will see a Jumeirah Mosque, ride a water taxi (Abra), enjoy an authentic Arabian lunch, and shop in Dubai's Gold and Spice Souks.
Itinerary
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Experience Dubai's iconic locations, historical sites, and cosmopolitan lifestyle in this heritage tour.
- The tour will begin with a pick-up from the Port Rashid Cruise Terminal by an experienced guide.
- The tour's first stop is a photo stop at the Jumeirah Mosque, the only mosque in the world that welcomes non-Muslims.
- As part of the tour, we will visit the Al Fahidi Historical District, commonly known as Al Bastakiya, which contains recollections of times before the Seven Emirates' alliance.The Bastakiya quarters are Dubai's oldest residential area.The ochre-colored buildings in the Bastakiya quarter feature corals, mud, gypsum, and palm wood.The towers adorning the houses are another notable feature of the building.Wind towers are the traditional form of air conditioning in the Middle East.Take some good pictures as you explore the alleyways.
- The Next stop on this tour is the House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, A historic building and former residential quarters of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.The original building dated back to 1896 and was expanded and renovated several times to get it to its current magnificence.HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was born in 1949 and spent the first decade of his life in this Al Bastakiya area.
- SMCCU: Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding will be our next stop.They operate with an open-door and open-mind policy.You can learn about Dubai's traditions and heritage at the center while enjoying a traditional Arabic lunch.
- Abra rides are the oldest form of transportation in Dubai, which we will experience after lunch.A water taxi will transport you to the enticing Gold and Spice Souk, where gold jewelry sparkles and aromatic scents fill the air.
- Your tour will conclude with a drop-off at Port Rashid Cruise Terminal after you have finished shopping.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.