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.
See Dubai’s old quarters, Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Marina by open-top bus, with flexible 24 to 72-hour access and a night tour.
“The Hop On Hop Off buses arrived on time, getting a free bottle of water on board was wonderful as Dubai is very hot.”
Explore Dubai’s old souks, Blue Mosque, Creek abra ride, heritage house, Burj Al Arab, and Museum of the Future for $40.
“Great experience, very good guide. Learned s lot new about arabic culture and The City. Just should have More Time at The market Place.”
See Abu Dhabi from Dubai in a small group with mosque access, hotel pickup, Heritage Village, Ferrari World, and city sights.
“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.”
See Dubai in five hours, from Burj Al Arab and the Blue Mosque to Old Dubai souks, an abra ride, and Emirati coffee for $49.
“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.”
See Dubai in four hours, from Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab to an abra ride, spice stalls, Gold Souk, and Burj Khalifa views.
“Good value bud tour with informative guide. Easy pick up from hotel and saw all the sights in a few hours.”
See Dubai’s modern icons and old souks on a guided half-day tour with an abra ride, mosque visit, hotel pickup, and practical local insight.
“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”
See Abu Dhabi from Dubai in one day, with the Grand Mosque, Louvre, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, and Ferrari World.
“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”
See Dubai’s biggest sights in 2.5 hours with air-conditioned transport, photo stops at Burj Khalifa, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Old Dubai.
“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”
Private DXB airport transfer to Dubai hotels with flight tracking, terminal pickup, air-conditioned cars, and clear advice on extra-distance fees.
“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.”
Review of the $36.93 Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai, covering Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, Yas Island, BAPS Mandir, and tour value.
“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.”
See Dubai lit up at night on a four-hour tour with Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Canal, and Downtown stops.
“It was sooooo amazing omg and my tour guy was the best rizwan very nice person and on time …”
See Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Corniche, dates market, and Ferrari World on a busy, budget-friendly day from Dubai.
“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.”
Explore Abu Dhabi from Dubai in a private vehicle with flexible stops at the Grand Mosque, Corniche, Heritage Village, and Yas Island.
“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”
See Dubai’s modern icons, old souks, Al Bastakiya, and cross Dubai Creek by abra on a four-hour guided city tour.
“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.”
See Dubai’s old souks, Blue Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Al Fahidi, and Museum of the Future on a practical five-hour city tour.
“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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