UAE · GUIDED

Top 15 Guided Tours in the UAE

69 tours  ·  from $9

Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Starting with coffee inside Al Khayma Heritage House
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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

1.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,170 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $9Our pick

Walk through Al Fahidi with a live guide, visit Al Khayma Heritage House, taste Arabic coffee and dates, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and explore the Gold and Spice Souks. The premium option adds karak, samosas, luqaimat, shawarma, falafel, camel milk ice cream, and fresh lemon mint juice.

“Had an amazing time learning about the history Our guide Khan was very professional with great knowledge I recommend”

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Dubai: Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour - Burj Al Arab and the Museum of the Future
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Dubai: Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

2.Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,980 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $49

See Dubai’s modern icons and older quarters in 5 to 6 hours with an English, German, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Burj Al Arab and the Museum of the Future, visit the Blue Mosque, cross Dubai Creek by abra, browse the souks, and finish at Dubai Frame if your option includes entry.

“Very well organized, the tour guide Hossam Hassan let us know when he was on the way. He was very knowledgeable about the sites and history of UAE. It started to rain when we were shopping at the spice market. He was very quick and decisive as he had to arrange every one’s separate tours, while finding cover from the rain. I highly recommend OceanAir Travels the local operator. Many thanks to Hossam.”

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Dubai: Inside Burj Al Arab Guided Tour with Optional Extras - Meeting at Jumeirah Beach Hotel
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Dubai: Inside Burj Al Arab Guided Tour with Optional Extras

3.Inside Burj Al Arab Guided Tour with Optional Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,262 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $67

Meet at Jumeirah Beach Hotel for a welcome drink and buggy ride to Burj Al Arab. An English-speaking guide leads you through the atrium, Experience Suite, Royal Suites, and 25th-floor viewing areas. Add a gold cappuccino or UMA Lounge drink for extra time and memorable photos.

“Inspiring tour topped by a delicious golden Cappuccino. We loved the experience suite and the great views from the 25th floor”

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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque - Qasr Al Watan adds palace scale
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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

4.Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,286 reviews · from $46

Spend about 10 hours touring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and selected palace stops, with photo stops at Yas Island, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, and Etihad Towers. Guide quality can vary, so check the pickup details carefully.

“Well organized and we were able to avoid all the rush hours and big groups!! Able to take great pictures. We got a great tour guide, he provided interesting information on Dubai’s history too. Shopping tips too.”

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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat - Ain Dubai and Bluewaters Island from the sea
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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

5.Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,914 reviews · 30 - 99 minutes · from $26

Race along Dubai’s coast on a Yellow Boats RIB with an English-speaking guide and captain. Choose a 30, 75, or 99-minute route for Marina, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Madinat Jumeirah views, with water and photo help included.

“Absolute must when in Dubai! So much fun and spectacular views. Our captains - Rubin and Max - were awesome, super friendly and helpful. Interesting facts about Dubai during the ride. 1000/10 recommend”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Starting with coffee inside Al Khayma Heritage House
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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

6.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,664 reviews · from $17Top rated

Meet your guide at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant and walk through Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Bur Dubai, and Deira. Expect Arabic coffee, dates, a Creek abra ride, and souk visits. Guides such as Khan, Abdul, and Maaz Khan are often praised for clear stories and helpful bargaining tips.

“The tour guide sameh was unfriendly and he barely explained anything apart from the photos inside the restaurant... It felt like a restaurant tour not old town tour !! We have spent nearly an hour inside the restaurant and the group was big more than 16 people with nRead more”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour - The 90-minute ride from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour

7.Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,472 reviews · from $59

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a licensed guide. Expect details on Islamic design, calligraphy, mosaics, chandeliers, and the famous carpet, plus time for photos and independent wandering. Guides may include Nasser, Sahil, Hamza, or Ibrahim.

“We had a spectacular time exploring the beautiful mosque. It has breathtaking views and the pictures are incredible Ocean Air Travels is a great tour operator. They communicated perfectly and ensured we had an amazing time.”

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Dubai Desert Trail: Guided Quad/Polaris and Red Dunes Safari - Choosing between a quad bike and Polaris RZR
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Dubai Desert Trail: Guided Quad/Polaris and Red Dunes Safari

8.Dubai Desert Trail: Guided Quad/Polaris and Red Dunes Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,059 reviews · from $78

Ride a guided Yamaha quad bike or Polaris RZR across Dubai’s red Lahbab Desert, then tackle 45 minutes of 4x4 dune bashing, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with guides such as Awais, Shari, and Mian Sajid praised for safe driving and helpful service.

“I had a fab time on this trip, the guide was brilliant (Sajid) very informative and great us a completely chilled out feeling -nothing was an issue ,highly recommend this guide 5 star service 👍”

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer - Emirates Palace and the Corniche Photo Stops
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

9.Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 963 reviews · from $36

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.”

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Dubai Marina Guided Sightseeing High-Speed Boat Tour - Leaving Dubai Marina at full speed
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Dubai Marina Guided Sightseeing High-Speed Boat Tour

10.Dubai Marina Guided Sightseeing High-Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 830 reviews · from $41

Join The Yellow Boats at Dubai Marina for a guided high-speed RIB ride past Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, Burj Al Arab, JBR, and royal palaces. Guides such as John, William, Ruben, and Reuben are praised for safe driving, clear commentary, and taking photos at the stops.

“Ruben was great loved the trip Took loads of photos for us We worth the money Kept us topped up with water”

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Dubai: Old & Modern Guided Half-Day City Tour - Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab photograph
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Dubai: Old & Modern Guided Half-Day City Tour

11.Old & Modern Guided Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 804 reviews · 5 hours · from $49

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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Dubai: Sightseeing Speedboat Tour with Live Tour Guide - Choosing between 60 and 90 minutes
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Dubai: Sightseeing Speedboat Tour with Live Tour Guide

12.Sightseeing Speedboat Tour with Live Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 754 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $26

Join an English-speaking captain and guide such as Maria or Aron for a fast RIB boat ride from Dubai Marina. Choose a 60-minute Marina and Palm route or a 90-minute tour adding Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, with bottled water, music, and photo stops.

“5pm Nov 9th tour -> Captain Jessica and guide Maria (sorry if I got this wrong) were absolutely amazing. Could not have had a better experience. Both were so friendly and welcoming. Maria took so many photos of us (all much better than I could have taken) and kept offering us water if we wanted some. Jessica made sure and kept the boat smooth when going slow so that we didn’t rock, but when going fast she made sure we felt every bump and wave. Such good fun and a great way to see so many of the key sites from the water.”

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Dubai: City Tour with Professional Guide in Luxury Car - Starting in the Spice Souk and Gold Souk
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Dubai: City Tour with Professional Guide in Luxury Car

13.City Tour with Professional Guide in Luxury Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 5 hours · from $81

See Dubai’s souks, Creek, beaches, Palm Jumeirah, Marina, Burj Khalifa, and more in five hours by air-conditioned luxury car. English-speaking guides such as Jacob, Irshad, Thansar, and Basheer tailor the route when time allows, making this a useful first look at the city.

“Our driver Irshad was excellent, friendly, professional and possed a wealth of knowledge about Dubai. He accommodated all our special requests and he adapted the tour to our liking. Excellent experience!”

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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour from Dubai - The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in 30 minutes
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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour from Dubai

14.Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $83

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with a guide, hotel pickup, and stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, a dates shop, and Ferrari World. The tour suits first-time visitors who want major sights in one day, though Ferrari World is a photo stop only.

“Great experience. Enough time to enjoy each place we visited. Our tour guide Bilal was very knowledgeable and shared good information with us during the entire tour.”

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Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, Tastings & local boat Guided Tour - Al Fahidi’s narrow lanes and traditional homes
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Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, Tastings & local boat Guided Tour

15.Authentic Old Dubai, Souks, Tastings & local boat Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $27

Walk from Al Seef and Al Fahidi through Dubai Creek, the Old Souk, Spice Souk, and Gold Souk. Your licensed guide may be Anis, Cyn, Mustafa, Ahmed, or another team member. Expect local sweets, tea or coffee, spice samples, a traditional abra ride, and plenty of walking.

“My wife and I had a wonderful morning touring old Dubai with our guide Ahmed. He was very knowledgeable and helped us navigate the souls with ease.”

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