Discover the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum on the Future Dubai City Tour. At the start of the tour you will be picked up at around 0900h (09:00am) from your hotel in Dubai City center. (Please make sure you are ready for your hotel pick-up as the driver is unable to wait for latecomers.)
An English-speaking guide will accompany you on the half-day tour. You will first visit the sales office of Palm Island to view the miniature of the new modern Dubai. Then you will proceed to The Villas, known as the ‘street of dreams’, where 400 villas have been constructed.
Your trip also takes you to Madinat Jumeirah – an ornate and luxurious hotel, styled to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel. Meandering paths lead visitors through the bazaar-like atmosphere of Souq Madinat, a colorful and vibrant market exclusively known for unique brands and crafted quality.
The drive continues along Sheikh Zayed Road, past the Mall of the Emirates, an exciting retail and leisure complex. This vast structure is the ‘Biggest Mall Outside of North America’ with the largest indoor-ski slope in the world at 300+ meters.
You will then view Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper at more 828 m (2717 ft) high. The design of the tower is derived from the unique cultural and historical influences of the Gulf. The tri-lobed base was originally inspired by a six-petalled desert flower (Hymenocallis) typical of the region. The base of the Burj Khalifa ‘blossoms’ and allows the tower to rise gracefully from the ground. Soaring over the development known as 'Downtown Dubai', Burj Khalifa combines residential and commercial space including the first Giorgio Armani hotel, entertainment complexes, shopping malls, parks and water features.
If you wish, you can take the At the Top Burj Khalifa Tour to see the incredible views from the Observation Deck on level 124, extra charges apply.
Mineral water and soft drinks are provided during the Future Dubai City Tour. You will be dropped back at your hotel by 1300h (01:00pm).