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Full 2 day schedule
Dubai is a city of contrasts, where old traditions merge with modern life. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of an extraordinary desert metropolis on a two-day experience across sand, sea, and city. Learn about life here before the oil boom, explore the city’s most iconic old neighbourhoods and symbolic landmarks.
Discover Dubai’s best vantage spots. Journey back through time in Al Seef living museums and the gold and spice souks. Round out your trip with a desert safari and cultural experience in the region’s conservation reserve.
Your itinerary
You can add, remove, or change activities to suit what you’d love to do.Day 1
- Culture on Wheels & Emirati Hospitality Experience - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding
10:30 Culture on Wheels & Emirati Hospitality Experience - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding
Jump on board our trolley and learn the true story of the UAE
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- Duration 4h4 Hours
- Gold and Spice Souk
13:00 Gold and Spice Souk
A trip to Dubai’s gleaming Gold Souk – one of the city’s traditional markets
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- Duration 3h3 Hours
- Dubai Abra
15:30 Dubai Abra
Take a trip back in time while viewing Dubai's spectacular city sights on an abra, a traditional water taxi.
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- Duration 30m 30 Minutes
- Creek Cruises
20:30 Creek Cruises
Sail along Dubai Creek to the sound of the waves and with a summer breeze in the air, onboard a traditional wooden dhow
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- Duration 2h2 Hours
Day 2
- Jumeirah Mosque Visit - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding
10:00 Jumeirah Mosque Visit - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding
Interact with your Emirati guide and learn more about Islam inside a mosque
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- Duration 1h 30m1 Hour 30 Minutes
- The Hamptons Cafe and Restaurant
14:00 The Hamptons Cafe and Restaurant
This boutique restaurant is inspired by the Hamptons' luxe but laid-back lifestyle
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- Duration 1h 30m1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Evening Desert Safari
16:00 Evening Desert Safari
An iconic Dubai desert dinner experience that shouldn’t be missed
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- Duration 6h6 Hours
Where to find your hotels and activities
Where to find your hotels and activities
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What's included
This is a self-guided experience and transportation between activities is not included.
Culture on Wheels
2 hour morning tour onboard the Heritage Express TrolleyCreek Royal Dinner
Two hour creek cruise with dinnerJumeirah Mosque
Ticket for Jumeirah mosque visitDesert Safari
Safari with dune bashing and dinner