The 15 Private Tours in the UAE That Earn Their Price

Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard - The 30-minute dune bash is the main thrill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews Our pick

Start early with a private 4x4 pickup from Dubai and head to Lahbab for sunrise, a 30-minute dune bash, camel riding, and sandboarding. Guides such as Shaban, Ahsan, and Hussein also help with photos and local insight. Quad biking costs extra.

“What a great way to spend a morning in Dubai! Shaban, our guide , was kind and informative! We loved the dune bashing and sand sledding!”

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3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding – Private Experience

2.3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding – Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,486 reviews · from $388

Take a private 4x4 from your Dubai hotel to the desert, then drive your own 3,000cc V6 buggy for about an hour with a convoy leader and backup vehicle. Stop for sandboarding, photos, water, Arabic coffee, and dates. Guides such as Jay and Sultan are noted for friendly, careful help.

“This was a great experience. Everyone got to drive powerful machines at a great pace through some amazing terrain. Wide track meant no need for helmets which enhanced the experience for sure. The team were great. Highly recommended.”

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Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City

3.Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 978 reviews · from $12Best value

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.”

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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

4.Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews

Charter a private yacht from Dubai Marina for three hours with up to 10 people. Your crew serves bottled water and soft drinks as you pass Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening, then add a one-hour Jet Ski session for riders aged 16 and older.

“Everything was awesome, full 3 hours no problems… catered to us even when were late, happy that we reviewed what whay we paid for”

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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

5.Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 863 reviews

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”

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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

6.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 5 - 10 hours

You choose the Dubai stops, and an English-speaking driver handles the roads, parking, waiting, and hotel transfers. Drivers such as Vicky Ali, Fahad, and Mannan have helped guests fit major sights into one day. Expect a private air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and flexible timing, but no formal guide is included.

“The driver was courteous and spoke good English.His instructions were clear for our pickups during the day.All in all a fantastic service that saved us not only time but stress too.We would recommend to use this service.”

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Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding

7.Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews

Spend six hours with a private guide such as Noori, Haider, or Yousaf, racing across Lahbab’s red dunes, sandboarding, riding a camel, and watching sunset. Your evening ends at an Al Awir camp with BBQ dinner, henna, Arabic dress, Tanura, fire shows, and return transport.

“We had a private car our guide was Kashi he was fantastic. Amazing driver , driving in the dunes felt really safe , stopped when we wanted to , offered all the activities was thoughtful and so helpful .thanks Kashi so much Sally and Fran ( Australia )”

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Dubai: Marina Private Boat Tour & Palm Jumeirah Sightseeing

8.Marina Private Boat Tour & Palm Jumeirah Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 801 reviews · 80 minutes - 2 hours

Meet See X Sea Cruise Line near Pier 7 for a private guided boat ride around Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Choose 80, 100, or 120 minutes, connect your music, and stop for photos of Ain Dubai, Atlantis, Royal Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab.

“Brilliant, Captain Jitu was really good and informative throughout the trip.”

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Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City

9.Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 771 reviews · from $13

Book a private Rimo Tours transfer between Dubai Airport and your hotel or residence. A professional driver meets you at the terminal, then drives you in an air-conditioned sedan for up to three people or minivan for up to five. Service runs 24 hours a day.

“The man who fetched me from the terminal to the car was a super gentleman. He was very kind. The driver too was such an amazing person. Together, they managed to give me an amazing experience. 💚”

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Private Evening Red Sand Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

10.Private Evening Red Sand Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews

You’ll leave your Dubai or Sharjah hotel in a private 4x4 with a guide such as Rashid, Salim, or Khalid, then cross Lahbab’s red dunes by dune buggy-style SUV. Expect sunset photos, a short camel ride, henna, Arabian coffee, a BBQ buffet, belly dance, Tanura, and a fire show.

“As the sun began to set, the adventure began! The Dubai desert safari took us on a thrilling ride through sand dunes that stretched as far as the eye could see. The 4x4 vehicle drive by our tour guide Salim expertly navigated the rolling hills, sending you soaring up and down Read more”

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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

11.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Take a private 50-foot yacht from Dubai Marina with an English-speaking guide and skipper. You can cruise past Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, and the marina, then stop for photos or a swim. Bring food for the electric BBQ, connect your music, and choose a 2 to 8-hour outing.

“A very-very nice team, we strongly recomand the activity with this boat. We were 6 persons and we felt very well!”

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Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

12.Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 712 reviews · from $125

Use a Dubai layover of 2 to 10 hours for a private city tour with airport pickup, air-conditioned transport, local snacks, tea, and a flexible guide. Guides such as Tamour, Furqan, Mohammed, and Sarfaraz are praised for fitting major sights into tight schedules, with Old Dubai and the Burj Khalifa among the highlights.

“Mohammad was a great guide. He arrived early, was very knowledgeable and informative and flexible in what we were interested in seeing. We really liked the boat ride across the river and he got us our own private boat each time. Thanks for the fun day!”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option - Heritage Village and the Corniche

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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option

13.Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a private air-conditioned 4x4 for 8 to 9 hours. Your driver-guide takes you to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, dates market, Ferrari World, and Qasr Al Watan. Guides such as Sadik, Mazhar, Rana, and Major have earned praise for their local insight.

“Mazhar was a well experienced and humble tour guide. We couldn't have asked for a better person to take us. The Mosque's architecture was worth witnessing in person to completely take in the handiwork and craftsmanship involved in Read more”

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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

14.Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a private, air-conditioned 4WD with a driver-guide. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Corniche Beach, the Dates Market, and Marina Mall, with optional paid visits to Qasr Al Watan and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

“Our driver was friendly and communicated with us effectively. He was flexible with our itinerary and accommodated our requests. The only downside of the trip was a stop he recommended at a local shop that was trying to sell gold mats. ThRead more”

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Dubai: Private Sea Escape Cruise – Swim, Tan & Sightsee

15.Private Sea Escape Cruise – Swim, Tan & Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 660 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Take a private Beneteau boat from Dubai Marina past JBR, Dubai Eye, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose one, two, or three hours, connect your music, bring a picnic, and swim during the two or three-hour options. Captains including Santhosh and Sarath provide sightseeing tips and photos.

“Our captain Santhosh was amazing, went to loads of sightseeing opportunities and always made sure we got loads of photos. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to view Dubai's beautiful sights and relax for a few hours.”

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