UAE · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass to explore Dubai on two routes, from Al Fahidi and the souks to Atlantis, Dubai Marina, and Mall of the Emirates. An audio guide, free water, wheelchair access, and a two-hour Sunset and Night Tour are included.
“The Hop On Hop Off buses arrived on time, getting a free bottle of water on board was wonderful as Dubai is very hot.”
See Dubai’s old and new sides in four to five hours with hotel, airport, or port pickup. You’ll visit the 21-domed Blue Mosque, cross Dubai Creek by abra, browse the Gold and Spice Souks, and share coffee, dates, and rugag bread at Al Khayma Heritage House. Guides may include Ibrahim, Iqbal, Zee, or Mostafa.
“Great experience, very good guide. Learned s lot new about arabic culture and The City. Just should have More Time at The market Place.”
Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned SUV with a guide and a group capped at 15. Spend about two hours inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then see city highlights such as Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, Ferrari World, malls, and the Date Market. Pickup and drop-off are offered across Dubai.
“Tour great, driver/tour guide superb. But tour happened day after heaviest rain in 75 years and most streets and roads flooded. Had it not been for our excellent driver we would have been stranded in the dark in the middle of dubai. Trip took extra 4 hours to try and get everyone home safe. Trip should not have occurred.”
In five hours, a guide such as Iqbal, Abdul, or Zeeshan takes you from Jumeirah Beach and the Museum of the Future to the Blue Mosque, Gold and Spice Souks, Dubai Creek, Al Fahidi, and Al Khayma Heritage House. Expect air-conditioned transport, Arabic coffee, dates, and practical souk-shopping tips.
“The locations visited gave an excellent perspective of what Dubai was all about. Our tour driver/tour guide, Muhammad Iqbal was very knowledgeable and exceptionally hospitable. well recommended.”
Start with hotel pickup and a guide-led ride through Dubai’s old and new districts. Stop at Jumeirah, visit Al Farooq Mosque and Al Seef, cross Dubai Creek by abra, browse the Spice and Gold Souks, then drive past Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, and Burj Khalifa.
“Good value bud tour with informative guide. Easy pick up from hotel and saw all the sights in a few hours.”
See Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, Burj Khalifa, Zabeel Palace, and the Museum of the Future from outside, then cross Dubai Creek by abra. Your guide leads you through Al Shindagha, the Gold and Spice Souks, a perfume museum, and a traditional majlis with coffee and dates.
“It was amazing!! Liz was our tour guide and she was so knowledgeable, patient , and informative. We saw so much and leaned about the history and people of the area”
Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, bottled water, and admission included. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the dates market, and Yas Island. Guides including Ali, Khalil, Usman, and Afzan have earned especially strong praise.
“We had a great driver Afzan, who was very knowledgeable. He was punctual and I felt safe with him driving. He gave us several complimentary bottles of water. The trip to The Grand Mosque was an amazing highlight and worth the trip alone. Read more”
This fast-paced Gray Line tour takes you from your hotel or DXB through modern Dubai and Old Dubai, with photo stops at Burj Khalifa, Atlantis, Jumeirah Beach, and Burj Al Arab. English guiding and audio commentary in nine other languages help you make sense of the city between stops.
“I loved the experience and the guide Dhiya was super kind, friendly and an amazing photographer hahaha. 5 stars for the tour and 100 stars for the guide”
Book a private transfer from Dubai International Airport to your Dubai hotel or residence. Your driver meets you at the terminal, helps with luggage, and drives you in a sedan for up to three people or a minivan for up to five. Flight tracking and WhatsApp contact can make arrival easier, but confirm the 17-kilometer limit before paying.
“Paid hotel transfer for $25. We were asked to pay additional $25 in cash to driver at the airport without receipt 'cos our hotel out of zone of 14km. Should have been informed of additional fare amount instead of at arrival. This is much to our disappointment.”
Spend about 11 hours touring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, Ferrari World, Qasr Al Hosn, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, and possibly BAPS Hindu Mandir. Guides such as Ali Javed, Adil, and Vishal have earned strong praise.
“This was a great way to see so many different attractions in a very efficient manner. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because there were a couple of venues that were closed ( due to Ramadan) and we did not go into the Emirates Palace, but they compensated by making other stops. This is a great tour with friendly tour guides.”
Spend four hours seeing Dubai after dark with Gray Line UAE & OMAN. Your English-speaking guide, such as Umair Shah, Rahim, or Mohammed, leads the evening while audio commentary is available in several languages. Expect photo stops, Madinat Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, and the Burj Khalifa from outside.
“It was sooooo amazing omg and my tour guy was the best rizwan very nice person and on time …”
Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 14, with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Marina Mall, and Yas Island. Guides such as Ali, Khan, Anam, and Yasir have been praised for keeping the long day organized.
“Was really looking forward to visiting Qasr Al Watan and was unaware that it is closed. We did ride by. The tour info should be updated. Nevertheless Ali was amazing! He is an excellent driver, excellent photographer, and catered to all of our needs.”
You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Dubai or Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Yasir, Malik, or Ghulam Ali. Shape the day around the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Dates Market, and Yas Island, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and room for six.
“Ghulam Ali was our tour guide and he was amazing. Not only was he on time, but he was early! Very accommodating and knowledgeable about the sites. We were able to customize our tour to skip a few things and spend more time in others. Read more”
Start with hotel pickup and see Dubai’s grand contrasts, from Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab to Al Bastakiya and the Gold Souk. Your English-speaking guide leads you across Dubai Creek by abra, with multilingual tours and private options available.
“This tour was excellent. Our tour guide was very informative. We really enjoyed the spice markets but found the men very pushy and intimidating towards woman. We received a lot of information about the buildings and culture of dubai.”
Travel by air-conditioned vehicle through Dubai’s old and new districts with a guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German. Visit the Blue Mosque, Gold and Spice Souks, Al Fahidi, and Al Khayma Heritage House, with a Creek abra ride and hotel pickup included.
“Rez is the best tour guide ever! Kind, attentive and ready to answer every question and request if possible. He went out of his way to give us the best day. An experience we will never forget. He brought magic to every sight we visited.”
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