After breakfast, depart the hotel at approximately 08:00am. You will have the opportunity to discover the spectacular and lively metropolis of Dubai on your city tour.
As a melting pot of culture and nations, this tour comprises both the traditional and the modern.
First you will visit Bastakia area to view the traditional wind towers and the old Fahidi Fort. Then enjoy a beautifully authentic experience of Emirati traditions and culture at the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU).
This non-profit organization is located in the Bastakiya area of Dubai in a lovely traditional wind-tower house. A homemade lunch will be served whilst a local Emirati guide speaks about the culture, tradition, and everyday lives of the Emirati people. Open dialogue and questions are encouraged, with the aim of promoting understanding and tolerance.
After that, board one of the traditional local Abras (Water taxi) which is used until today to cross the Dubai creek.
Next stop, located in the heart of old Dubai is the famous Gold and Spice Souk. A walk through the bustling alleys affords you a wonderful experience - enjoy the dazzling gold and the beautiful aroma of the local spices.
At 1:30pm, drop to SMCCU for Cultural Lunch. Enjoy traditional Lunch Emirati cuisine and conversation in our interactive cultural experiences hosted by our Emirati presenters inside the traditional houses of Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, located in one of Dubai’s oldest communities, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood. Guests can expect to taste new food, learn about the Emirati culture and traditions through the shared experience. All guests need to pack is curiosity, a camera and lots of questions!
After lunch continue our tour, take a photo stop at what is also known as JBR. It's one of the trendiest residential communities with more than 40 residential Towers, Restaurants, Cafes, and a Public Beach. The scenic tour includes a drive along the trunk and onto the final branch, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Atlantis Hotel.
After the tour, drive back to hotel and rest at your own leisure.
Hotel: Hyde Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch