Dubai Travel Guide

See Dubai properly. With someone who knows it.

The destinations worth your time, the itineraries that flow, and a chauffeur who stitches them together without a single wrong turn.

Destinations

Eight places that define the city

Downtown

Burj Khalifa & Downtown Dubai

The world's tallest tower, the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain in one sweep. At 555 metres, At the Top SKY is the finest view in the city.

Chauffeur tip · The fountain shows run every 30 minutes after dark — arrive just before one begins.

Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah & Atlantis

The man-made palm island, The View at the Palm observation deck, and the Atlantic-front resorts along its crescent.

Chauffeur tip · Evening is best — the island lights up beautifully on the drive out.

Marina

Dubai Marina & JBR

A glittering canal city of yachts, towers and the beachfront Walk. Towering skyscrapers on one side, the Arabian Gulf on the other.

Chauffeur tip · Take the coastal route along Jumeirah Beach Residence for the full skyline effect.

Bur Dubai / Deira

Old Dubai — Al Fahidi & the Souks

Wind-tower houses in Al Fahidi, an abra ride across the Creek, and the Spice, Gold and Textile souks that built the city.

Chauffeur tip · Cross the Creek by traditional abra — one dirham for a ride your chauffeur will time to the minute.

Sheikh Zayed Road

Museum of the Future

The iconic chrome ring beside Emirates Towers — part museum, part manifesto, and the most photographed building in Dubai.

Chauffeur tip · Pre-book timed entry; your chauffeur will drop you at the dedicated entrance on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Zabeel

Dubai Frame & Zabeel Park

A 150-metre golden picture frame between old and new Dubai, with a glass walkway across the top facing both skylines.

Chauffeur tip · Slot it between the old town in the morning and Downtown in the evening — it sits exactly between them.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road

Global Village

Ninety pavilions of food, crafts and shows from around the world — Dubai's most loved seasonal attraction, open October to April.

Chauffeur tip · Weekday evenings are calmer; allow the full evening for it.

Al Marmoom

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

Forty minutes from Downtown, a protected desert of oryx, gazelles and towering dunes — the authentic Arabia behind the skyline.

Chauffeur tip · Time the drive to reach the dunes thirty minutes before sunset.

Recommended itineraries

Routes that flow, hour by hour

Each itinerary is priced from your vehicle's starting rate — request a quote and our concierge confirms the exact fare for your date and party size.

Signature Half Day

4 hours
  1. 01Hotel pick-up anywhere in Dubai
  2. 02Museum of the Future — photo stop & timed entry
  3. 03Downtown: Burj Khalifa viewing or Dubai Mall
  4. 04Dubai Fountain show from the promenade
  5. 05Return via Business Bay Canal

Ideal for a layover or a first evening in the city.

Classic Full Day

8 hours
  1. 01Al Fahidi historical district & coffee museum
  2. 02Spice and Gold souks, abra crossing of the Creek
  3. 03Jumeirah Mosque & Dubai Frame photo stops
  4. 04Palm Jumeirah and The View at the Palm
  5. 05Dubai Marina sunset and JBR beachfront

Lunch arranged at a Creek-side or Marina restaurant to suit your taste.

Desert Escape

5 hours
  1. 01Afternoon departure from your hotel
  2. 02Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve drive
  3. 03Sunset over the dunes with refreshments
  4. 04Optional Bedouin-style dinner under the stars
  5. 05Comfortable return after dark

Perfect pairing with a morning city tour for a one-day Dubai sampler.

Evening Luxury Tour

4 hours
  1. 01Dubai Frame illuminated at nightfall
  2. 02Zabeel Park and the new skyline viewpoints
  3. 03Dubai Marina walk after dark
  4. 04Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai
  5. 05Final fountain show in Downtown

Our most requested itinerary for celebration evenings and proposals.

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