Private Tour
Private Dubai City Tour Half Day
Overview
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Perfect Blend of Old & New
See Dubai’s stunning contrasts—from ancient Al Bastakiya and traditional souks to the futuristic skyline of Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina.
Iconic Photo Stops
Capture unforgettable moments at top landmarks like the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm, and Jumeirah Mosque.
Traditional Abra Ride Included
Enjoy a charming Abra boat ride across Dubai Creek—an authentic local experience that most city tours skip.
Convenient for All Travelers
With pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai, it’s ideal for cruise passengers, hotel guests, and residents alike.
Quick Yet Comprehensive
In just 4–5 hours, you get a rich taste of Dubai’s culture, architecture, and history—perfect for those short on time.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Visit to Gold & Spice Souks and historic Al Bastakiya area
Photo stop at Atlantis The Palm on Palm Jumeirah
Photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for transportation
Traditional Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Photo stop at Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach
Pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai (hotels, residences, or cruise terminal)
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Dubai
Convenient pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai – including hotels, residences, and cruise terminals – is included in your tour. Just let us know your location, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Jumeirah Mosque
Begin your tour with a visit to the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque – a perfect example of Islamic architecture and one of the most photographed landmarks in Dubai. (Note: Entry is not included, but you'll have time for photos outside.)
Options
Private Dubai City Tour Half Day
Pickup included
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour to see an overview of Dubai.
Jacob F,
May 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00Mohammed our driver guide was knowledgeable, spoke English well and had a very comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. My wife needs a walker and he was helpful and made allowance for this during our tour. We visited a large variety of sights around Dubai with many good stops for taking photos. The stop at a museum to see beautiful tapestries, rugs , pashminas and jewellery was very good. We got to see most of the iconic buildings and magnificent architecture in Dubai as well as the palace. The visit to the old city was also interesting and worthwhile. We were able to vary what we wished to see which was an added bonus.
Did not meet our expectations
Jeff R,
Mar 23, 2022
- Viator
2.00Our tour was scheduled for noon. Driver postponed until 2:00. Finally drove up at 2:20. He was distracted during the tour with his phone and we had stayed busy earlier so we were not as energetic as we would have been earlier. We covered the basics of the tour but not what we expected given other reviews. If you sign up for this tour, only do the morning tour. Afternoon will be a disappointment.
Our driver was nice, but...
Travis S,
Feb 27, 2022
- Viator
2.00Our driver was nice, but there was no abra boat ride, no visit to the Dubai Museum, no visit to the mosque, no visit to Burj Khalifa (just a VERY far off view while driving) ... It just didn't deliver what the description promised, so it was a little disappointing and overpriced considering what we actually got.
Wonderful half day city tour Dubai
Anja B,
Feb 16, 2022
- Viator
5.00Many thanks to Waseem for this wonderful private city tour. We were able to tailor the tour to our own preferences and Waseem gave us lots of great information about each stop. We started at the Dubai Marina Area, to Bluewaters Island, the Palm, Souk Madinat, Burj Al Arab, Kite Beach, Downtown, Deira and Bur Dubai. Waseem stopped whenever we liked to take photos or walk around. It was a lot of fun and such a great experience to get to know Dubai this comfortable way and I definitely recommend this tour.
Good intro to the city
Jeremy L,
Jan 28, 2022
- Viator
5.00This was a good intro to the city (as a first timer). Kunal was my guide and he did a great job - including teaching me the water taxi across the river and walking me around the spice and gold markets.
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