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Stopover

Top tips to get around Dubai on a stopover

Mon, February 5, 2024

Whether by land, sea or air, here are the best ways to travel across Dubai during your stopover in the city.

Rent a classic car and cruise around Dubai like a movie star
Dubai Tram operates around Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence and Al Sufouh
Dubai Ferry has various routes between both old and new Dubai
Take the bus for an easy and inexpensive way to see Dubai

The best guided tours of Dubai

Soar through the skies, sample delicious food and let the experts show you another side to the city

City Sightseeing Dubai
Sit back, relax and explore Dubai aboard an open-top bus. The hop-on, hop-off service takes you to fascinating attractions including Burj Khalifa, Gold Souk and Dubai Frame, with audio guides available in 11 languages.
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Falcon Helitours
Go on a helicopter ride and get a bird's eye view of the city, from a brisk 12-minute tour to a one-hour journey through Dubai's sunny skies. Your pilot will be on hand to point out major attractions and answer your questions.
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Frying Pan Adventures
Treat yourself to the city’s hidden culinary gems with a foodie tour by Frying Pan Adventures. Wander through the winding alleys of old Dubai and try a world of flavours, with plenty of other tour options available too.
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Wonder Bus Tours
Is it a bus? Is it a boat? Actually it's both. This brightly coloured vehicle is amphibious, so you can see the sights on land before floating along Dubai Creek. A tour guide will talk you through the journey in both English and Arabic.
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How to book a Dubai stopover with Emirates

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How to book your Dubai stopover via Emirates

Stroll through Dubai’s famous Gold Souk and discover a glittering array of precious items
Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai features the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood shows what life in Dubai was like during the mid-19th century
Mall of the Emirates is home to 560 stores, an indoor ski slope and much more