Best guided tour. Awesome experience. Safe and secure travel and informative trip with the driver.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Burj Khalifa (choose Photo Stop or At The Top entry option)
- Photo Stop at top sights like Dubai Frame, King's Palace, Museum of the Future, Burj Al Arab, & more
- Exploration of the Historical Neighbourhood and heritage sites
- Private Guided Tour of Old and New Dubai with Local Guide
- Visit to gold, spice, and textile Souks for shopping
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle with Pickup and Drop-off (Hotel, Airport, Cruise Port, or any location in Abu Dhabi)
- Abra Boat Ride Experience and tastings like Arabic Tea 'Shai' or Coffee 'Ghawa' and Dates
- Guided Tour of Blue Mosque with provided traditional dress
Excludes
- Meal Optional (at own expense)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Journey comfortably throughout the tour in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with sufficient luggage space and the ease of pick-up and drop-off from your desired location in Abu Dhabi.
Itinerary for reference only: Customize and discuss with your guide to create the best possible experience based on your interests. While we will make every effort to follow the planned itinerary, we cannot guarantee visits to any attraction in the event of unexpected closures or circumstances beyond our control. The route can change due to traveler preferences, traffic conditions, opening hours, and other factors.
Visit Historic District: Walk the narrow alleys of Al Fahidi Village and see the heritage buildings that encapsulates the essence of historical gems and learn about their cultural significance with your local guide.
Discover the vibrant culture, history, and heritage of the fascinating city of Dubai and uncover the true spirit of old Dubai with the commentary of our enthusiastic local experts.
Experience the tradition of crossing the Dubai Creek by a short ride on a wooden Abra boat and admire the views of old architecture.
Shop at the traditional souks and markets of Dubai to discover unique souvenirs and traditional handicrafts like carpets, jewelry, and ceramics at stalls.
Walk through Dubai's largest gold market to learn about the region's rich gold trading history and see the 64-kg gold ring which holds the Guinness World Record.
Wander through the Spice Souk for a sensory overload of exotic aromas and flavors that are a feast for the senses.
Photo Stop at Zabeel Palace: Next, enjoy an exterior visit to Zabeel Palace. The official residence and administrative headquarters of the ruling royal family of Dubai.
Photo Stop at Dubai Frame: See Dubai Frame, the UAE’s latest cultural landmark, an iconic structure that ‘frames’ impressive views of Old and New Dubai.
Photo Stop at Museum of the Future: Stop outside the Museum of the Future to admire "the most beautiful building in the world" that captivate visitors from the moment they set their eyes on it.
Blue Mosque Visit Possible with Traditional Attire (Afternoon only)
Photo Stop at Burj Al Arab: An iconic landmark that resembles a billowing sail. it is a testament to Dubai's architectural prowess and a global symbol of luxury and extravagance.
If you have enough time, unwind at Jumeirah Public Beach, a picturesque stretch of golden sand with crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views of the Burj Al Arab.
Next, make your way to the crescent-shaped manmade Palm Jumeirah and drive through it.
Spend free time at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, an authentic re-creation of an Arab marketplace with over 75 boutique shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Next, pass by Dubai Marina.
Continue to the Jumeirah Mosque. The Mosque is one of the most visited attractions in Dubai, encouraging visitors of all religions to appreciate the culture and explore Islam, contributing to the principle of "Open Doors, Open Minds".
Spend time at Dubai Mall, which is not just a paradise for shopaholics but also a vibrant entertainment hub with options such as the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater, Ski Dubai and more.
Located within The Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo offer visitors a chance to witness a vast array of marine life up close through its unique underwater tunnel. There are also several interactive experiences such as shark dives and glass-bottom boat tours. In this tour the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Ticket is not included just Photoshop from outside.
Choreographed to music, the Dubai Fountain shoots water as high as 500 feet –that’s as high as a 50-story building. Designed by creators of the Fountains of Bellagio in Vegas, Dubai Fountain Performances occur daily on the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake.
Choose to pass by or photo stop at Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, with basic option Full Day Without Burj Khalifa Entry. To include Burj Khalifa At The Top and experience an overwhelming feeling as you admire panoramic, breathtaking views from the observation deck choose full day with standard tickets 124 & 125 floor or choose full day with fast track tickets skip-the-line access to 124 & 125 or choose full day with VIP tickets skip-the-line access to 124, 125, & 148 floor.
Next, visit the Dubai Creek area, a resemblance of the lost Arabian world, surrounded by wind towers called Barjeels, traditional-style wooden dhows, and old-style markets.
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Reviews
Our tour guide / driver Abdul is very nice and knowledgeable person. He has a fully knowledge about the places. I am 100 % recommend him.
The listing shows an itinerary marked "for reference only" and says it can be customized and discussed with the guide. However, we were never given the chance to choose which stops we wanted to make or to spend more time at any of them. In practice, the tour felt like a taxi service with no guiding, and the stops were decided by the guide. Guided tours: The listing includes a "Guided Tour of Blue Mosque" and a "Private Guided Tour of Old and New Dubai with Local Guide." We did not have a guided tour at any point. At the Blue Mosque, the guide told us it wasn't worth visiting, so we didn't go in, even though it is on the itinerary. Souk Madinat Jumeirah: The itinerary includes free time there. We did not visit. Abra crossing: The listing includes an Abra Boat Ride Experience. To cross to the Gold Souk, the guide wanted us to pay for the Abra ride even though the price we paid already included it. He parked, and we had to get out and ask about tickets ourselves, without any explanation of how it worked. King's Palace: The listing includes it as a photo stop. We had to ask the guide to drive past it. Dubai Mall Fountain show: The listing says the show is included. On the day, the guide said there wasn't enough time and asked us to pay extra. After we pointed out that our booking covered it, he made a phone call and agreed to wait up to five minutes. Overall, we did not receive the tour we paid for. We had no say in which places we visited or how long we stayed, and several included experiences did not happen. Before booking, ask the operator to confirm in writing which stops are included and whether you can change them or spend more time at each one
Had an amazing Dubai sightseeing experience with Shahzad Bashir! He was extremely friendly, professional, helpful, and made the whole trip comfortable and enjoyable. He explained everything clearly, guided us very well throughout the day, and made sure we had enough time to enjoy every place, especially the Burj Khalifa. His positive attitude and hospitality made the trip even more memorable. I would definitely recommend Shahzad Bashir to anyone looking for a great Dubai tour experience. Thank you for making the day so special! ❤️
I give 5 stars to our driver and guide Abdul. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and satisfied with the trip. He gave us clear instructions and flexibility with our itinerary. He also had a warm and pleasant demeanor which created a very positive vibe throughout our journey. He was an excellent guide. I loved seeing the Palm Jumeirah area, Atlantis, & Burj Al Arab. They were all very beautiful. However, the Museum of the Future wasn’t great in my opinion and there were extremely long lines at Burj Khalifah. We went to the top but spent one hour standing in line to go up and another hour standing in line waiting to go down. I would strongly recommend buying the fast track option which bypasses the long lines. Burj Khalifah staff should find ways to resolve this issue of long lines. Overall this was a nice trip, perfect for first time visitors to Dubai.
Rafeek did an amazing job at the tour. He was very personable and professional. He attended to all of our needs. Would highly recommend for a private tour. Will definitely return in the future.
Really nice tour, with even nicer guide. We had good experience visiting most known places in Abu Dhabi. Totally recommend taking tour with Naseer!
I had wanted a trip with no hassle and our guide Mr Adbul delivered it well! He was able to accommodate to our requests and lead us to efficient use of our short stint in Dubai!
We booked an 8 hour private city tour. Rahi was our tour guide and was punctual, knowledgeable as well as incredibly flexible about what we wanted to see and when. He took good care of us and managed to source all tickets and throughout the trip offered great service. Thank you
Fantastic day trip to Dubai. Abdul’s been a phenomenal tour guide - very flexible, courteous and accommodating. We strongly recommend Abdul for Abu Dhabi and Dubai day tours.
We visited Abu Dhabi for a a day trip with my extended family. Abdul was very warm and friends, and helped us plan the day well and ensured we covered maximum places.
Rahim was our tour guide in Abu Dhabi. He was excellent! Friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him.
We had an incredible experience with Habib tour operator guide Rahim on my one-day trip through Dubai. Everything was well-organized The guide was punctual, knowledgeable, and patiently showed all major landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, miracles garden and the Dubai Frame—all without feeling rushed. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and water was provided throughout the day. I especially appreciated the flexibility in the itinerary and the guide’s willingness to tailor the experience to our interests. For anyone short on time but wanting to roam around Dubai, this tour is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended! Thanks Rahim!
Trip to Dubaj was wonderful. Driver Rahim was amazing from beginning to the end. He showed us interesting places of Dubaj . He’s knowledge of area was great. Thank you and I would do it again
Ahmed was very nice and patience with us. He very very knowledgeable about Dubai culture. Would definitely rebook when back in Dubai
House keeping chari The best house keeper and good service The rooms were well kept The supervisor zara also very good So far i have loved the attendance and the service
Excellent door to door service. We were able to move at our own pace. Tour guide was on time and communicated very clear instructions.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this was a great half day. We began our tour at 4pm and Farhan was right on time. He was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I went with my 3 boys 16,17 and 21. Not always easy to entertain. They rated today as really high. Thank you Farhan - so grateful for an incredible tour.
We took the private Dubai tour with Shahzad and it was a perfect day. Shahzad knew all the great photo spots and took perfect photos of us. We can recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Dubai compactly in one day!
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