Dubai Sunset Tour

From 2:30 PM

Dubai Sunset Tour — Half Day

Old Dubai in the afternoon, the Creek at golden hour, and the Dubai Fountain to finish. Timed around the light.

Sunset over Dubai Creek Wings of Mexico sculpture with Burj Khalifa behind Downtown Dubai at dusk with Burj Khalifa
Half day  starts 2:30 PM
Hotel pickup  included both ways
From 500 AED
4.9 / 5  185 TripAdvisor reviews
Pay on arrival  nothing in advance

What you will see

  • Gold Souk and Spice SoukThe old markets, while they are still busy and the light is good.
  • Souk Al SeefThe heritage-style waterfront on the creek.
  • Abra ride across Bur Dubai CreekThe wooden boat crossing, timed for late afternoon.
  • Dubai Creek at sunsetThe viewpoint we use faces the water as the light turns.
  • Wings of MexicoThe sculpture on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, with the Burj Khalifa behind it.
  • The Dubai FountainThe fountain show outside Dubai Mall to end the evening.

What is included

  • Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver and guide
  • Abra ride across the creek
  • Bottled water
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Burj Khalifa observation deck ticket
  • Shopping in the souks

How the day runs

We start at half past two, which is late enough to miss the worst of the heat and early enough to see the souks in daylight. Everything after that is timed so you reach the creek as the light turns, and the fountain show comes last.

4.9 / 5
185 reviews on TripAdvisor
Chiltan Tours is a licensed tour operator based in Dubai. Most of what guests write about is the driver and not being rushed, which is the part we care about most.

Questions people ask

What time does the sunset tour start?

2:30 PM. The finish time moves with the season, following the sunset and the fountain show.

Is this good for photographs?

That is the point of the timing. The souks in afternoon light, the creek at golden hour and the fountain after dark.

Is the abra ride included?

Yes.

Do I pay in advance?

No. You book now and pay on the day.

Is this a private tour?

Yes, private only, 500 AED for up to six people.

Ready to book?

Tell us your dates and how many people. We will confirm your seat straight away, and you pay on the day.

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