Put on your walking shoes, we’re exploring the city of Dubai! During the Half-Day Dubai City Tour, you’ll get to explore some of Dubai’s best attractions, beloved by tourists and locals alike. The captivating city is known for its luxury shopping, unique and thrilling experiences, and impressive modern architecture, and that’s exactly what you’ll get on this half-day adventure.
This Dubai city tour will take you through renowned landmarks and historical sights to help you get to know the city. From the Dubai Mall to the Burj Khalifa, here are five of the destinations you can expect on this exciting adventure:
1. Jumeirah Mosque
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the Islamic religion. - Credit: Mitesh
The Jumeirah Mosque is one of the most popular landmarks on Dubai city tour itineraries, with guided tours available and doors open for visitors of all faiths. The mosque was built using pink sandstone and multi-coloured marble stones, engraved with verses from the Quran and Arabic scriptures. The grandeur of the mosque is evident in its elegant and massive interior, as it can hold up to 1,200 worshippers. While the mosque welcomes all, women are asked to bring their headscarf/cover, and everyone is encouraged to dress modestly.
2. Burj Al Arab
Who can resist staying a night at this luxurious hotel? - Credit: Mohd1993
This iconic luxury hotel first opened its doors on December 1, 1999, and stands as one of the tallest hotels in the world at a whopping 1,053 feet. The Burj Al Arab features many architectural marvels, one of which that it rests on a man-made island just a short distance away from the shores of Jumeirah Beach. The building is also well-known for its unique shape that’s meant to resemble the sail of a J-class yacht. Learn more about the engineering feats its builders had to undertake to create the beautiful building today on this tour.
3. Palm Islands and Atlantis Hotel
Wouldn’t it be nice to fall asleep and wake up to a view of this gorgeous beach every day? - Credit: Faisal Manga
Another popular destination to add to your Dubai city tour itinerary is the Palm Islands. The name is attributed to the artificially created shape of the islands resembling a palm tree. The Palm comprises three man-made islands: Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island, and Palm Jebel Ali. Palm Jumeirah is the only island open to visitors and is where the Atlantis Hotel can be found. Atlantis, The Palm Dubai is located at the apex of Palm Jumeirah and was the first resort built on the island. The hotel boasts more than 1,500 nautical-themed rooms, some of which are underwater hotel rooms where guests can observe a variety of marine creatures right outside their window!
4. Dubai Mall
It may sound strange, but this awesome aquarium really is inside the Dubai Mall. - Credit: Mostafa Meraji
Head on over to Downtown Dubai for an unexpectedly spectacular sight: a shopping mall—more specifically, the Dubai Mall. It is the second-largest mall and the most-visited retail and entertainment destination that welcomes over 80 million visitors every year. The prestigious shopping center is the home of more than 1,500 retail outlets, which includes over 150 luxury brands in their Fashion Avenue section. The Souk is another popular section of the mall, which consists of jewellery and accessory shops, traditional Arab clothing brands, and handicraft stores; score some stunning pieces of jewellery at one of the many stores here! One also can’t help but mention the world-class Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo tunnel that catches everyone’s eyes in the mall. From a view of thousands of aquatic animals to an Olympic-sized ice skating rink, the Dubai Mall offers a fun, out-of-the-box shopping experience that the whole family can enjoy.
5. Burj Khalifa
What’s it like at the top? You’ll find out at the Burj Khalifa. - Credit: Jeshur Jacinto
Behold the tallest building in the world at 2,716.5 feet. The Burj Khalifa is unlike any building you’ve ever seen before. The enormous skyscraper stands with 162 floors of commercial, residential, and hospitality spaces. There’s also an observation deck on its 148th floor, which holds the Tallest Outdoor Observation Deck titles in the World. There, you can witness the breathtaking height and get to know the ideas and work behind one of the most iconic buildings in the world.
Visit these stunning destinations and more of Dubai’s historical places on this Half-Day Dubai City Tour. Book your tickets now through Klook, and you won’t have to worry about making a Dubai city tour itinerary. Enjoy the company of a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide, along with round-trip transfers to and from your hotel so that you can focus on the sightseeing.
