Is the Dubai National Museum included on this tour?

The museum is currently closed for renovation, so the stop focuses on the Al Fahidi Fort exterior and the Al Bastakiya neighbourhood rather than the museum interior.

Can we go inside Jumeirah Mosque?

The itinerary includes an exterior visit to Jumeirah Mosque but does not include a guided interior entrance. The mosque is open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (08:45–09:45 AM) and on Mondays and Wednesdays (09:00–10:00 AM and 10:15–11:15 AM). It is closed on Fridays.

Out of respect for the mosque visit, ladies must cover their heads with a scarf and wear clothing that covers arms and legs — no shorts, sleeveless tops, or beachwear. Men should wear long trousers. Modest dress is advisable throughout the old city.

Children aged three and under travel free of charge. Check the ticket options at booking for applicable child pricing above that age.

What is the difference between the two ticket options?

The standard tour ends at Dubai Mall by early afternoon. The Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience adds a visit to the Burj Khalifa, with the tour concluding there instead.

Where does the tour drop me off?

At the end of the tour you can be dropped at Dubai Mall, Emirates Mall, BurJuman Bur Dubai, or Deira City Centre — whichever suits your onward plans best.

Dubai's Ancient Charm Tour

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected locations

Admission fees

Live guide commentary

Audio guide

Traditional abra (boat) ride across Dubai Creek

Not included

Guided entrance to Jumeirah Mosque (exterior visit only)

Dubai National Museum entry (currently closed for renovation)

Personal purchases at the souks

Burj Khalifa entry (available as an upgrade ticket option)

What to expect

Hotel pickup
08:45 AM
Your guide collects you from your Dubai hotel and you board the tour vehicle.
Jumeirah Beach photo stop
09:15 AM
A brief coastal pause for photographs along one of Dubai's most scenic stretches of shoreline.
Jumeirah Mosque
09:45 AM
Admire the exterior of this striking Fatimid-style mosque — one of the few in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors on selected days.
Marjan Gallery
10:10 AM
A short cultural stop that sets the scene for the heritage quarter ahead.
Dubai National Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
10:30 AM
Visit the grounds of the 18th-century Al Fahidi Fort and the Al Bastakiya neighbourhood (note: the museum interior is currently closed for renovation).
Abra Station — Dubai Creek crossing
11:10 AM
Board a traditional wooden abra and cross Dubai Creek as traders have done for over a century.
Spice Souk and Gold Souk
11:20 AM
Browse the aromatic lanes of the Spice Souk before stepping into the glittering Gold Souk — browse, barter, or simply take it all in.
Dubai Mall and end of tour
12:45 – 1:00 PM
The tour concludes at Dubai Mall; drop-off is also available at Emirates Mall, BurJuman Bur Dubai, and Deira City Centre.

Dubai's Ancient Charm Tour

Dubai's Ancient Charm Tour

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