Private Tour
Layover & Stopover Half-Day Private Dubai Tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the luxury of seeing Dubai in few hours between your layover at Dubai airport. This private tour is personalized, full of comfort and entertaining. You will fall in love with Dubai and instead of sitting at the airport we will provide you the best introduction and overview to the city which will definitely be your next holidays destination Dubai.
You will be able to get to know about the history and present of Dubai with a local guide to get a local touch while traveling. Get amazed by the tall sky scrappers and many other world records, followed by tour of Old Dubai and get admired by the history and hidden gems of the city.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total duration.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood dates back to the 1890s. We will take 30 minutes in route to arrive to this point of interest.
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
Take an Abra (Traditional water transport ) across the creek side. We will take 10 minutes in route to arrive to this point of interest.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
6 hours - layover
Duration: 6 hours
Local Snacks
Pickup included
3 hours - Short Stopover
Duration: 3 hours
Local Snacks
Pickup included
2 hours stop over
Duration: 2 hours
local snack
Comofortable 7 seater vehicle
Pickup included
4-5 hours Dubai Stopover Tour
Pickup included
8 hours - Dubai long stopover
Duration: 8 hours
Local Snacks
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Dubai Layover Tour with Waseem
Sightsee16864028992,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent experience touring Dubai with Waseem during my layover. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the country, its history, and all the major attractions — he explains everything in a way that makes the city come alive. Waseem truly goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. He was right on time, picked me up in a very comfortable car, and remained attentive to my schedule, time limitations, and personal preferences throughout the tour. His professionalism, honesty, and genuine care for his clients really stand out. If you’re considering seeing Dubai during a layover, I highly recommend booking a tour with him. To truly enjoy the key highlights without rushing, I’d suggest setting aside at least 6 hours if your schedule allows. Overall, a fantastic guide and a great experience — highly recommended!
Dubai city tour
dayronl915,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour around the city with Waseem the best guide you can ever have if you want know Dubai. Very professional and knowledgeable about the city.
An amazing job by Asim...
Paola T,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing job by Asim Ali, who was punctual, took us around the beautiful city of Dubai, and his car was very comfortable. He also helps us with our 3 year old boy. It made our journey to explore Dubai easier.
Best ever night city tour
NilangaAbey,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Right from the start we felt in good hand with Waseem. He was friendly, caring and very knowledgeable about Dubai and its history. He took the private tour to a next level and showed us all main attractions in Dubai. We highly recommend their service.
Great layover, awesome guide!
JoannaNabs,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a 6-hour layover in Dubai (from So galore going on to Seattle) and feel incredibly lucky that we found Asim to make the most of our brief time in Dubai. Literally from the moment he picked us up, everything ran like clockwork!!. He was early, communicative (we were worried we wouldn’t find the meeting spot), he was super calm, and really thoughtful in how he structured the entire itinerary. It wasn’t just about hitting the big sights—it was about WHEN we hit them. Asim timed everything strategically based on traffic patterns and crowd levels, which made the experience feel extremely seamless, relaxed, and totally enjoyable and again because of the time limits we had we got a chance to do More things! So in just a few hours, we saw an incredible bunch of highlights, including the Burj Khalifa, passed by the AMAZING Burj Al Arab (that famous 7-star hotel), visited the interesting spice markets where he taught us how to identify real saffron (explained how to tell it apart from the fake stuff), and went to the Dubai Mall, which was far more than just a shopping center!. Even there, Asim pointed out cool facts—like the story behind the massive indoor waterfall and the giant aquarium wall, and how the layout of the mall connects to broader themes in the city’s planning. He really brought everything to life in a way that was informative but never boring. My kids loved it!! We also went out to Palm Jumeirah and drove along Palm Beach, where we stopped for photos and enjoyed the super incredible views. Asim took us to see the brand-new Atlantis The Royal resort—an architectural masterpiece that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie!!! Again, he had so many interesting details to share about its design and significance. It was such a cool experience, especially for our teens, who were impressed. Also, Asim was always trying to engage them in conversation so that they really felt part of the tour. It was really great he did that. What also really stood out was how comfortable and easy the whole experience felt. The car was clean and had great air conditioning (which we definitely appreciated), and Asim even brought cold bottled waters for everyone. He struck the perfect balance between being a knowledgeable guide and just a genuinely cool person to hang out with. Nothing ever felt rushed—even though we covered so much ground—and he was great with all of us (old and young). Honestly, we really wished we had more time in Dubai, but Asim made every minute of our layover count. He’s the kind of guide who not only shows you the city, but helps you FEEL it. We’d absolutely book with him again and would recommend him to anyone looking to experience Dubai in a meaningful, efficient, and memorable way.
Getting to know Dubai in 4 hours!
Angélica de Med... C,,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have done a quick but nice visit to Dubai. The guide was courteous and provided useful information regarding the city
Extremely reliably and knowledgeable
Jo L,,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just what we needed after a long flight and limited time in Dubai. Waseem was very knowledgeable and very reliable - had as back at the airport on time 😊
A private half day tour in Dubai.
Fearless41216482041,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A private tour with a spacious and clean vehicle tailored to our needs! Waseem at JPT is a real gem!..very attentive and accommodating. I strongly recommend this company!
The best tour guide!!!
Kattya T,,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has probably been the best tour with the best tour guide I have ever had on TripAdvisor. Asim has been an excellent guide with good knowledge of history and his city. This tour is excellent to see everything you can in a short time. I recommend it 100%.
Dubai half day tour
Debbie G,,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a half day tour to Dubai old and new the experience with Assim was amazing from the time we were picked up until we were dropped off Assim was very punctual very informative and made us feel very comfortable and special experience was exceptional And Assim made the tour first class would highly recommend
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