Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop worth booking?
Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop is a 5-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $59 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (12)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $59 per person
A city of superlatives ‘Dubai’ is home to Burj Al Arab the only seven-star hotel in the world. Home to the tallest building ‘Burj Khalifa’ also home to the largest performing fountain in the world. Our Modern Dubai city
What you get
- Bottled Water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick Up & Drop Off Service
- Professional Guide
About this experience
A city of superlatives ‘Dubai’ is home to Burj Al Arab the only seven-star hotel in the world. Home to the tallest building ‘Burj Khalifa’ also home to the largest performing fountain in the world. Our Modern Dubai city tour is perfectly designed to show you the glitz and glams of the city of dreams. Discover the man-made wonders with our 05 hours city tour where you can see the Iconic Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall and you will also get shopping time in Souk Al Madinat. This tour will give you the best chance to discover the new Dubai and learn about the new additions to the ever-growing city.
What's included
Included
- Bottled Water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick Up & Drop Off Service
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Dubai Marina
By 08.30 am Meet our professional guide in your hotel, who will explain the tour plans. Your City tour of Dubai will kick start by visiting Dubai Marina. The Largest man-made marina in the world Dubai Marina is the new hang out hub of Dubai. The stunning area is filled with skyscrapers, more than 300 retailers, restaurants, department stores, cafés, and gyms. The Marina Walk is a place where your photos will look and rich and beautiful.
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Ain Dubai
From Dubai Marina, you will drive to Bluewaters a new lifestyle destination in Dubai and home to Ain Dubai- The largest ferry wheel in the world. Bluewater is a new destination with 200 retail and dining concepts, surrounded by water and detached from the hustle and bustle of the city. Bluewater is a perfect hangout place for family and kids.
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Palm Jumeirah
The city tour will then take you to another man-made wonder Palm Jumeirah Island, a palm-tree shaped artificial archipelago which features most wanted residential complexes, Iconic Hotels. We will give you a glimpse of the island and we will stop at Atlantis The Palm Hotel for a photo stop. It cost more than US$1.5bn to build in 2008 and now became one of the most famous hotels in the world. The Ocean themed hotel is a must-see attraction in Dubai. We will take you to The Pointe, to get a better view of Atlantis The Palm. The pointe is your best choice for shopping in Palm Jumeirah. It’s a place where you can buy the best brands at the best price. Preferred by all and loved by Men, Women, and kids The pointe has something to offer for everyone.
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Burj Al Arab
The next stop is a very special one, A photo stop at an Iconic landmark of Dubai ‘Burj Al Arab’. The guide will escort you to Jumeirah Beach where you will have the best view of the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel. The world’s most luxurious hotel Burj Al Arab is an example of Dubai’s Architectural excellence. You will have 20 minutes for taking the photos of the sail-shaped architectural masterpiece the Burj Al Arab with your loved ones.
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Souk Madinat Jumeirah By Dubai Retail
few minutes’ drives take you to Madinat Jumeirah, built to recreate the enchanting beauty of ancient Arabia. Roosted directly by the Arabian Gulf and flaunting its private seashore, Madinat Jumeirah is a city within the city and the newest attraction in Dubai. A luxury destination within a destination Madinat Jumeirah is home to three hotels five-star hotels ‘Jumeirah Al Qasr’, ‘Jumeirah Mina A’Salam’ and ‘Jumeirah Al Naseem’. Souk Al Madinat is a recreation of traditional middle eastern shopping culture. With a mix of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, luxury fashion, and jewelry this will be a unique shopping experience for you. If you need to take a quick bite, there are more than 25 restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world.
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United Arab Emirates
Our next stop will be an attraction which is not only the tallest building in the world but the most popular tourist attraction in Dubai. Burj Khalifa the tallest and visited by more than 1.87 million each year. After the photo stop at Burj Khalifa.
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The Dubai Mall
if anyone wishes to spend more time in Dubai Mall, we can drop you in the mall. If not, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Thu, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Surprise Tourism LLC
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Half day city tour
Overall we have a good time during the half day trip. The only thing is that the future museum has a long waiting line, which took us almost an hour to get in. The tour guide is nice, knowledgeable, and very accommodate.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a good time overall and that you found the tour guide to be nice, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We appreciate your patience regarding the waiting time at the Museum of the Future, and we truly value your understanding. 😊
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Full-Day Dubai Modern City
The Full-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Hussein was excellent. He took the time to show us various key locations, allowed us time to shop, and was always willing to take pictures of us. Hussein was friendly, patient, and very accommodating, which made the tour enjoyable and stress-free. We truly appreciated his professionalism and would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Dubai.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the Dubai Modern City Tour with Hussein ✨ His friendliness and professionalism truly make a difference. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again! 🌟
via Tripadvisor
Half day tour Dubai &full day Abu Dhabi
Our guide Mr Hussain was a knowledgeable and interesting guide. It was a half day tour for $80 and very enjoyable with numerous photo stops. We also took a full day tour for $90 to Abu Dhabi with Mr Hussain as guide where he was skillful and educating. The highlight of that tour was a visit to the Grand Mosque and since we were not wearing the appropriate clothing, Mr Hussain took us to a store in the adjoining Mall where I bought a top that I could have gotten for half the price a few stores away, I saw later. I feel that Mr Hussein had an interest to take us to that specific expensive luxury Boutique. Later we split up into 2 groups for lunch and Mr Hussein did not send the vehicle at the pre-arranged time but made us wait for 15 minutes in the heat outside. Mr Hussain had gone with the other group a restaurant only 10 minutes away and had kept the vehicle with them. Overall the tour was fine but the high cost of the garment from the luxury Boutique and the waiting in the heat was quite irritating to me.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed both tours and found Mr. Hussain knowledgeable and engaging. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the clothing purchase and the delay during the lunch pickup. This is not the experience we aim to provide. Your comments are valuable, and we will address these points with our team to ensure better service in the future. We appreciate your honesty and hope to welcome you again for an improved experience.
via Tripadvisor
Informative tour with wonderful guide
Very interesting tour of the modern buildings of Dubai including Palm Jumeirah Island, the Marina area with the Eye, the Financial District, Dubai Mal and the Burj Khalifa area. Our guide, Hussein, was wonderful - extremely informative and accommodating.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon! 🌟🏙️
via Tripadvisor
Book this tour!
Hussain was an excellent guide. We enjoyed our tour. Highly recommend! We saw everything that we hoped to see and more!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! 😊 We're glad you had a great time with Hussain and got to see everything you hoped for (and more!). Hope to welcome you again soon! 🌟
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Thu, Sun
- Price range
- $59 to $76
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Surprise Tourism LLC, who run 5 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.4.
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Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubai is not rushed.
Is Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half-Day Dubai Modern City Tour with Burk Khalifa Photo Stop start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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