Start your layover tour with a pickup from Dubai International Airport at a time that suits your flight arrival. Hop inside your air-conditioned private vehicle and set off on your tour of Dubai’s highlights. Chat to your guide about any sights you want to see more or less of — as this a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored around you. As you travel, hear fascinating facts about Dubai and its incredible transformation from a fishing port to the city it is today, all since the discovery of oil in the mid-20th century.
Snap photos of the sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab, one of the world’s tallest hotels, and catch glimpses of the soaring 2,716-foot (828 meter) Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest building. Continue into Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s upmarket residential areas, and admire Jumeirah Mosque before driving to the Al Bastakiya quarter, home to a cluster of restored courtyard houses with traditional wind-towers. Stretch your legs around the narrow lanes as your guide explains how the towers capture and circulate cool breezes, and hear how the area was first settled by pearl and textile merchants in the 1900s. Next, board a traditional abra water taxi to sail across Dubai Creek, the central waterway, to the Deira district. Absorb the city views from the water and breathe in the heady aromas around the colorful spice and herb stalls of the traditional Spice Souk. Then, when the time comes, your tour ends with a drop-off at Dubai International Airport.
More than the tour itself, i think Faizal was the key in making tour a productive one. His vast knowledge and calming demeanor made it a very engaging experience. He managed the time well as we worked it out together our wishlist on where to go. Faizal is Highly recommended as a tour guide.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable regarding the culture and the city. He was very accommodating.
Great tour with a wonderfully informed guide. They helped us out when our accomodations fell through. In
You are basically paying for a drive around town and 2x 5 minute photo stops. Don’t forget to ask for your complimentary water if not offered. Be wary of the very overpriced shops driver may take you to.
Junaid was a very well informed tour guide who very quickly picked up on our interests and helped us get a good understanding of Dubai and the culture and story of its rapid evolution. This is a good way to spend a long layover in Dubai!
My husband and I spent the evening touring around Dubai with Faisal during our layover. We were able to see SO much and learn so much about the city and culture. Faisal was full of information and we really enjoyed his company. We had an 11 hour layover and the tour took about 4.5 hours with multiple stops for photo opportunities. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to get out of the airport during a Dubai layover
I wasn't sure what to expect for our layover in Dubai- this tour exceeded our expectations! After 2 weeks in Africa we were ready to be home! We had 2 teenagers in tow- both of who also had a fantastic time on our tour of Dubai. Our guide was amazing- showed us all the sites we wanted to see and more! He was very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. Would highly recommend!
Our guide was fabulous, he was very informative and tailored the tour to cater for our limited mobility. Great communication before the tour. A very enjoyable and educational experience.
Had an extremely knowledgeable and excellent tour guide, Anees! As I was on a 9hr transit, he tailored the 4hr tour to fit in the tourist areas of my interest (history, culture, modern architecture) well within the time for me to return to the airport and answered all my (rather challenging) questions on these topics - highly recommended. Orient Tours were very responsive as I booked the tour 2 nights before Christmas, and they arranged accordingly. Do note that it can take some time to pass immigration - provision 1-1.5hrs (unless you’re fast tracked) if you’re entering the UAE for the first time.
We had an AMAZING DAY in Dubai thanks to Tahir and our driver! We are seasoned travelers who specialize in doing A LOT with LITTLE time and Tahir was up for the task. We saw ALL of the places we asked for and more. With his depth of knowledge, photography skills, and our style of humor, we all had the absolute best time! Leaving was hard, but it didn't feel like goodbye. That's the sign of an exceptional experience with an experienced professional. THANKS SO MUCH❤️ - Rhonda and Marjorie - Celebrating a 50th Birthday in style We would do it all over again in a heartbeat. He is an AWESOME photographer as well- he captured moments that we could never have gotten on our own.
I took a 4 hour Dubai sightseeing tour with Tahir. This guide was super knowledgeable, accommodative, and reasonable. We packed a lot in the four hours time frame. I wish I had more time to continue on, I had such a good time. Pick up and drop off were very convenient and on time which is very important for layover passengers like me. I would highly recommend this tour option and shall I be back in Dubai, I’ll reach out this operator to go and see Abu Dabi or do a safari and dinner deal. Thanks Tahir!
Loved it! Perfect way to spend a long layover getting to know the city instead of stuck in the airport. Faisal was excellent and very knowledgeable on the history of Dubai.
This tour was perfect to give you a taste of Dubai when you have limited transit time. My tour guide Saqib was very informative and helpful. he even got to the pickup earlier for me as my flight arrived early. Saved me hanging around as I was on my own. Would recommend this tour to anyone who has some time to fill during transit. Will definitely be returning to Dubai for a longer stay!
We had a fantastic stopover tour with Chamil (tour guide) and Hussain (driver). Chamil was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about Dubai and the UAE more broadly. Hussain was a great, safe driver. They were both easygoing and professional, and everything about the tour was smooth from start to finish. Also, the car was comfortable and kept very cool which was deeply appreciated on a hot summer day. I would 10/10 recommend Orient Tours. We are so happy we didn't decide to spend our long layover in the airport!
We loved our tour with tour guide Chamil & driver Santhosh. They tried to give us the best experience and helped us get a good insight into Dubai life. Would reccommend this tour to anyone who has a layover of 10+ hours.
The tour is a bit expensive, but I definitely think it's worth it. In 4h we were able to see Dubai's top locations not only by car, but with several stops to enjoy and see it properly and take great photos. Which was perfect for our 9h layover. We know some other people who had the same layover that went on their own to explore and weren't able to see 1/3 of what we saw. So if you really want to make the best of the layover and truly see Dubai, I would recommend this tour, as we saw both the new and modern side, as well as the old side with the souk and more traditional part, and even had time to get on a taxi boat. Plus our tour guide Nimesh Kumara was extremely friendly and so knowledgeable of Dubai's history and facts. We left not only with a sense of seeing several top spots, but also with a better idea of what Dubai is all about.
We had a 13 hour layover in Dubai and decided to spend some of that touring since we had never been. Diana and Kishore picked us up from the airport and gave us an amazing experience. The tour is organized in such a way that you get some of everything. Very efficient. We experienced both old (Al Fahidi) and new (Palms) Dubai. One of my favorite experiences was riding the Abra over to the souks to shop for spices. Diana is so incredibly knowledgeable of Dubai and UAE both historically and culturally. She is also an amazing photographer who made sure we got great pics for our memories. I learned a ton and plan to come back to Dubai to visit based on this tour.
Had an amazing experience. The driver knew so much history about old and new Dubai we felt as if were were there for 2-3 days not 7 hours. Would highly recommend!!
The tour guide and the driver were excellent. He was very knowledgeable and took us on an amazing tour of Dubai
The absolute BEST tour by Waseem & Kishor! The add said 4,5 hrs hrs, however, it took over well and truly 5+ hrs. They take you to so many places including the Burj Khalifa, spice and gold souk, boat ride, the Kings palace, traditional UAE houses and multiple restaurants, the famous palm tree island and so many more stops! We even dressed up in traditional clothes, just for free. We had a 9 hr layover and were travelling with 3 kids, and this tour was the best we could have imagined. My family loved every bit! Thank you Washeem & Kishor.
Did a quick tour with Nimesh. It was great! He was very knowledgeable and pointed out key landmarks as we drove around the city. Professional and knowledgeable guide. For a short stay, Nimesh gave us a great overview and taste of key aspects of Dubai. Highly recommend!
The tour is an excellent opportunity to explore Dubai in one day. Our guide Mehul was very knowledgeable and polite. He took us to the best points to take pictures of the main attractions and customized the trip in accordance to our requirements. Highly recommended.
Our driver and tour guide were wonderful .Very knowledgeable and respectful of our time commitment. Would strongly recommend the Orient tour
Vehicle was very roomy and comfortable Driver and guide were very helpful, knowledgeable and flexible
This was the perfect solution for a long layover. It gives you the opportunity to see and learn about the amazing city of Dubai and its evolution.
Our guide, Wallace was absolutely wonderful. We were picked up on time at the airport and from the moment we were in our private van, we felt safe and well taken care of. Wallace immediately began to answer questions and explain what we were seeing around us. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the sights, history and culture. He was friendly and kind and took us to the best spots to photograph us with the important sights we were being shown. The quality is his tour was excellent because Wallace had a plan but was also open to our desires to stay longer or shorter at different locations. He was very accommodating when we asked to stop and get a bite to eat. He went over and above his job description and we can’t recommend him and this tour more highly!
<p>Excellent overview tour of Dubais main attractions. A few extras were thrown in because we had time it was Saturday and traffic was relatively light. Regina was iformative, congenial, accommodating and efficient. The driver ?Habib was also effective and timely. I was picked up at my hotel right on schedule, and dropped off at the airport with plenty of time to catch my flight. Overall, a memorable experience.</p>
<p>Not enough time to see everything. Too many lines to get to see all the main events.</p>
<p>Accommodating, pleasant and caters to our needs. Highly recommended.</p>
<p>Our tour guide was absolutely the best! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone! There was a contact person holding up a sign at the airport with our name on it. He connected us with our tour guide and driver. The van was nice and had air conditioning. Our guide listened to our requests and did his best to accommodate our requests! This tour was fantastic!</p>
<p>Very promptly received at Dubai airport as per plan and provided superb arrangements with personal touch. Ms.carla guide is awesome and excellently explained all places.</p>
<p>We had a great tour! Our guide Mr. Mehul was very knowledgeable and very friendly, he accommodated all our request and made our trip very memorable, we are very grateful to him. We enjoyed all the places we visited and enjoyed shopping at gold souk.</p>
Very nice day. For a stopover of a few hours, it's excellent. Our guide picked us up at the airport on time. Go around the city, explain life in Dubai, culture, etc., really a beautiful day discovered in a few hours and then take us back to the airport. Thank you.
Wir haben kurzfristig unsere Flüge umgebucht, um einen Stopp in Dubai zu haben. Ebenso kurzfristig mit problemloser Buchung und Zahlung habe ich Viator gefunden. Sehr vertrauensvoll hatte ich unmittelbar nach Buchung die Bestätigung und einen WhatsApp-Kontakt zur individuellen Abstimmung. Die individuelle VIP-Tour mit Orient-Tours war dann genau die richtige Wahl. Zuverlässig getroffen am Flughafen. Individuell im gut klimatisierten Kleinbus sind wir die schönsten Spots angefahren. Wir haben in der Kürze der Zeit viel gesehen, konnten super Fotos machen und haben viel erfahren. Ganz individuell macht Orient-Tours Vorschläge und baut individuelle Wünsche ein. VIELEN DANK. Vor allem wird bestens und angepasst an die Rückkehr zum Airport gedacht, dass der Anschlussflug pünktlich erreicht wurde. Speziell Danke an Sarah für die Tour sogar auf Deutsch. So haben auch die Kinder noch mehr direkt erfahren. Sehr sicherer Fahrer auch - Lob und Danke.
Sehr gut organisiert, guter Überblick über die Stadt und ein wirklich freundlicher Reiseführer (Nimesh). Insgesamt ein schönes Erlebnis bei längerem Aufenthalt am Flughafen Dubai.
How to see in a single day the wonders of the modern world? Just visit Dubai and its beauties: Dubai Marina with its skyscrapers, The Palm Jumeirah with the Atlantis hotel overlooking the Persian Gulf, the "sail" of Burj al-Arab, the immensity of Burj-Khalifa which from the 125th floor offers you a view from above the skyscrapers. Experience to do at least once......
Recolha no hotel à hora prevista, guia muito profissional, simpático e disponível, ótimas condições de transporte.
Esperábamos una excursión en ingles y resulto que nos toco una guia hispano hablante por lo que disfrutamos mucho mas. Nos recogieron en el aeropuerto incluso antes de la hora fijada y no escatimaron en tiempo para que viéramos lo mas representativo de la ciudad. La guia fue muy simpática y tenia muy buen conocimiento de los puntos que nos fue mostrando y de los datos mas importantes del pais. Recomendaria sin duda esta excursión.
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