UAE · CITY TOURS
A city that is forty years old in places and four hundred in others needs a route. These 15 tours cover both halves — Downtown and the creek — priced, timed and clear about how much of it happens off the bus.
See Dubai’s old souks, Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Marina by open-top bus with flexible 24, 48, or 72-hour access.
“Chill manalo from 360 adventure is an excellent host , she has kept us informed and helped us to make happy memories of Dubai with taking photos of us both of the stunning views”
See Dubai’s Blue Mosque, souks, Creek, Burj Al Arab, and Al Fahidi in one useful half-day tour with pickup included.
“Mohammed was a helpful and knowledgeable guide. Interesting photo stops. A good introduction to life in Dubai.”
Review of a $35 small-group Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai, with Grand Mosque entry, hotel pickup, guided sightseeing, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide was very kind. I had to leave early for the airport and he hailed a taxi for me and made sure the driver knew where I was going.”
See Dubai’s old and new sides in five hours, with Blue Mosque, souks, Creek abra ride, heritage house, and Burj Al Arab views.
“Ziad was an excellent guide. Couldn’t fault him or the tour. Even the fact it rained was ok!!!”
See Dubai’s old and new sides on a $16 half-day tour with hotel pickup, an abra ride, souks, mosque views, and Burj Khalifa.
“Nitin was a very knowledgeable guide. He taught us a lot about Dubai culture and took,us to some fun places”
Review of Dubai’s Old and New City Tour, with Palm Jumeirah, souks, mosque, Dubai Creek abra ride, and practical booking advice.
“The tour guide Wiskey and the driver Nasim was very informative and friendly. They did a great job showing us around in Dubai. I would recommend them to my friends and family.”
Review of Abu Dhabi from Dubai: Grand Mosque, Louvre, Emirates Palace, practical tips, value, timing, guides, and honest drawbacks.
“Very packed but well organised , initially they put us by mistake to another group! however after reminding them, that was fixed”
See Dubai’s icons in 2.5 hours, from Burj Khalifa to Atlantis, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and an air-conditioned ride.
“Our tour guide, Samuel was very friendly and knowledgeable of Dubai. The tour took us round many of the picturesque and famous parts of Dubai. We had the opportunity to get out and have a few minutes taking pictures, although in the Dubai heat a few minutes was enough. I highly recommend this tour to see the sights. Thank you Samuel.”
Review of Rimo Tours’ private DXB airport transfer, with pickup details, vehicle limits, extra-distance fees, value, and booking advice.
“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 Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai, with Grand Mosque, BAPS Mandir, Yas Island, Heritage Village, transport, tips, and value advice.
“The museum was interesting and an unexpected bait and switch. Did not expect a sales presentation. Farrarri tour was a waste of time. It was very congested with buses and cars for a brief stop. Lunch stop was just ok. Never made it to Mariner Mall.”
See Dubai lit up at night on a four-hour tour with Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Canal, and Downtown stops.
“Great way to see Dubai by night. Informative and driver was very helpful. Highly recommend.”
See Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Corniche, markets, and Ferrari World on an 8-hour trip from Dubai.
“Friendly and good guide. Car with 6 pax on the limit. 3 pax in one row. For the passenger who had to dit in the middle extremely uncomfy. Program overloaded. Tour took 12 h. Ferrariworld was a rubbish. Only a shop where they sell overprized items with a Ferrari emblem. Better book an individual tour or driver so you can make your own program”
Review of a private Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with mosque, Corniche, Heritage Village, flexible stops, value tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Driver inam was very punctual, patient he is verygood guy .We had a nice experience 🙏we recommend. He knew what he was talking about had was extremely informative on our way to abu Dabi”
See Dubai’s modern icons and old quarters in four hours, with an abra ride, mosque visit, souks, hotel pickup, and multilingual guide.
“It is an absolute good way to learn a little about the history and culture in the UAE. It covers a lot of areas and you get a lot of time to explore. We also got picked up from out hotel which was great. The tour guide was very well informed. It’s totally worth the price. The only thing though is that we were a little behind schedule which wasn’t a problem for me.”
See Dubai’s old souks, Blue Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Creek and Al Fahidi in five hours with hotel pickup and a friendly guide.
“Hossom our tour guide was excellent. The stops weren't long, but you got to see multiple places in one trip for a great price. He was very informative. If you dont have clothes for the Mosque, there is a changing room and you can borrow the attire.”
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