Our guide was fantastic Shivan(sp) navigated through old and new city Dubai and was so patient and genuinely kind answering all of our questions. Our first trip to the UAE ever and he made our first day amazing. We saw everything we hoped to see and his extensive knowledge and understanding of the city’s history and culture made all of the sights we visited even more interesting.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private Transport with Pickup and Drop-off (Hotel, Airport, Cruise Port, or any Dubai location)
- 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
- Visit to gold, spice, and textile Souks for shopping
- Abra Boat Ride Experience and tastings like Arabic Tea 'Shai' or Coffee 'Ghawa' and Dates
- Old and New Dubai Tour with a Private Guide and a Customizable Itinerary
- Blue Mosque Afternoon Visit with provided traditional dress
- Photo Stop at Burj Khalifa (select correct option to upgrade and include Burj Khalifa At The Top)
Excludes
- Meal Optional (at own expense)
- Depending on the tour option you have chosen - Burj Khalifa. Please ensure to check
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Journey comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour with the ease of pick-up and drop-off from your desired location in Dubai. ○ Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged outside Dubai at an extra cost. ○ Sufficient space for luggage or large bags in vehicle. ○ Infant seats are available upon request.
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.
Walk the narrow alleys of Al Fahidi Village and see the heritage buildings that encapsulates the essence of historical gems. Visit historic sites and museums and try Try local delicacies such as 'Shai' Arabic tea or 'Ghawa' Arabic coffee and dates.
Experience the tradition of crossing the Dubai Creek by a short ride on a wooden Abra boat and admire the views of old architecture.
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.
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.
Shop at the traditional souks and markets of Dubai to discover unique souvenirs and traditional handicrafts like carpets, jewelry, and ceramics at stalls.
Arrive at Deira and explore the souks and markets of Dubai.
Visit Dubai Frame, the UAE’s latest cultural landmark, an iconic structure that ‘frames’ impressive views of Old and New Dubai.
Next, enjoy an exterior visit to Zabeel Palace. The official residence and administrative headquarters of the ruling royal family of Dubai.
Visit 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.
See the striking Blue Mosque, inspired by Istanbul’s famous namesake. Choose between a quick exterior photo stop or an "afternoon" visit inside the mosque, where traditional attire is available for guests to wear.
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 time, explore the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, an authentic re-creation of an Arab marketplace at your own pace.
Next, make your way to the crescent-shaped manmade Palm Jumeirah and drive through it.
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. After shopping and leisure, you can indulge in a culinary journey with diverse cuisines from around the world.
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You will also see Atlantis the Palm which features stunning architecture and is a popular destination for tourists.
Next, pass by Dubai Marina.
We offer private pick-up and drop-off from hotels, airports, cruise ports, and any preferred locations in Dubai.
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.
See the Dubai Fountain (only if show is operating during your tour duration). Water and light performance choreographed to music.
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.
Pass by the Bluewaters Dubai.
The View At The Palm Jumeirah (Tickets can be prearranged on request at an extra cost).
Drive through the Palm to pass by Atlantis, The Palm.
Abu Dhabi is not visited during this tour. However, pick-up can be arranged from Abu Dhabi at an additional cost or you can book this tour: Dubai Sightseeing Full Day Trip with Burj Khalifa from Abu Dhabi (Product code: 415902P45).
Choose to pass by or photo stop at Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, with basic options like Half Day Without Entry or choose 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 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
We had a fantastic and memorable experience exploring Dubai with our tour guide, Rajesh, and captain, Heera. Both were extremely professional, knowledgeable about Dubai and its many attractions, courteous, and genuinely helpful. Nothing was ever too much trouble! They took us to every attraction we wanted to visit and allowed us plenty of time to explore each location at our own pace, making the entire day relaxed and enjoyable. The full-day tour offers excellent value for money, considering the number of incredible sights you get to see and the distances covered throughout Dubai. Rajesh and Heera truly made our Dubai experience special. We were extremely happy with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic way to discover Dubai!
If you want to see Dubai and find out the local history and facts this is the trip for you! Was so relaxed but informative. Ahmed our guide was unbelievable so friendly, funny and nothing was a problem. Great guide, great driver and took us everywhere we wanted to go. Even arranged extra as I wanted to see the palm from the tower. He sorted it and it was just perfect x very very happy.
Sheikh Zayad Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace Hotel were both spectacular. Our quide Abdul All in all our experience of the days attractions and our driver/guide were superb.
I had a great tour with Abdul. We covered a lot of ground and saw many sites in a half day. It is a great option to see key sites if you don’t have a lot of time in the area.
Our driver/ guide Abdul is fully knowledgeable about touring and all places. We booked private tours. He gave us more than time to visit places. If you book with TripAdvisor you are not disappointed. Personally I will book my future trip with TripAdvisor. I am fully recommending Abdul BC He is nice.
Had a great 4 hour tour of Abu Dhabi. Mohamed was excellent!
Excellent tour guide with a driver. Knowledgable and accommodating every step of the way through our city wide tour of Dubai. One complaint, we were taken into a spice market that we did not ask to see and were basically swindled out of $100 usd for 2 small bags of spices. Partially my fault for not being more forceful in my refusal but you know how it is when they show you everything etc. Terrible rip off.
Our half day Dubai tour delivered everything we were looking for. A mixture of old and new Dubai and we were able to pick and choose what we wanted to do. Our guide Farhan was first rate and delivered an informative and enjoyable tour. Would highly recommend
Big thank you to our guide Altaf Ahmad. He was prompt and picked us up from our hotel on time. He was very well spoken and knowledgeable and thoughtful. My wife used her wheelchair a few times during our tour and he was always on hand to help load/unload it. Despite his vhlehicle suffering some technical issues, a replacement vehicle was sought and we continued our tour within half an hour, which we spent walking around Dubai Mall anyways. The tour itself is tailor made, you can basically ask wherever you want to go. We stuck with a few of thentourist sport like The frame, Science Museam, Burj, Old Town, all were very good. It filled our day and gave use a great way to see just some of Dubai even though our mobility is restricted.
Our Guide Farhan was spectacular! We learned so much along the way and at each destination, and he was such a pleasure and very patient explaining the culture and our destinations. He was an excellent driver and extremely professional and I highly recommend him and the company said he works with.
Mr Rahi was eager to adjust the tour based on our likes, recommended some wonderful experiences, flexible and willing to make us feel comfortable and at ease. Amazing tour!!!
I had such a wonderful experience exploring Abu Dhabi with Farhan. From the very beginning, he was organized and communicative, coordinating our pickup and making the entire day feel effortless. Farhan was extremely knowledgeable about Abu Dhabi and shared so much interesting information about the places we visited, but what I appreciated most was how personalized he made the experience. He never rushed us or made us feel like we had to follow a strict itinerary. He gave us the flexibility to take our time, skip attractions that weren’t as important to us, and spend more time at the places we truly wanted to experience. That flexibility made such a difference. It felt less like a standard tour and more like having a knowledgeable local guide who genuinely wanted us to enjoy our day. I would absolutely recommend Farhan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, accommodating, and personable guide in Abu Dhabi. He helped make our trip memorable from start to finish!
Sheikh Zayad Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace Hotel were both spectacular. Our quide Abdul was friendly and professional We needed to buy new luggage as ours was damaged on our flight to Abu Dhabi. He drove us to Marina Mall All n all our experience of the days attractions anc our quide were superb! Joann
My guide was very accommodating with altering the day's plan due to my jet lag and preferences. He was kind and informative teaching me some basic language and about the way of life in Dubai.
After an amazing Abu Dhabi tour, we booked the Dubai City Tour with Trip Habibi because of Rajesh’s outstanding service. Once again, he made our day unforgettable. We explored both Old and New Dubai, and visiting the stunning Burj Khalifa was a highlight. It wasn’t too crowded, so we enjoyed the views and had plenty of time for photography. Rajesh’s knowledge, professionalism, and friendly nature made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Rajesh and Trip Habibi, for another fantastic tour. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Dubai!
A very comprehensive tour of both old and new Dubai with historical and cultural comentary by the tour guide. The guide knew his stuff and covered all the itinerary and then some.
This was the perfect way to start our time in Dubai. Our driver, Shehzad collected us from the airport on arrival and commenced a very informative and enjoyable tour of the city. His knowledge and friendly approach made our day. We got to see all the major sites and got our bearings for our following days in this amazing town. We highly recommend this tour for anyone who is new to Dubai. Thanks again Shehzad.
Rajesh was experienced, familiar with Dubai and provided a lot of info. He was pleasant, courteous and accomodated all our needs
we customized our tour and start time which was perfect for some of our guests suffering from jet lag.
Our guide, Subhan was great. Extremely knowledgeable and flexible. This was a great rour, in one day I felt like I saw and learned all about Dubai.
We had a wonderful 6hour tour withHafiz through Dubai.His knowledge and insights of Dubai were second to none! He was courteous and helpful and a great photographer,giving us lasting memories. His lunch suggestion,turned out to be a treasure.So Thank you Hafiz for a wonderful trip!
The tour was fantastic! Zaka was a great guide!! The gold sticker and fast pass are definitely the way to go when visiting the Burn Khalifa.
Great tour of this beautiful city!! Totally recommend! The convenience of seeing all the highlights in such an efficient way made navigating the busy city so much more relaxing. Hafiz was so kind and informative. We learned a TON about the culture, custom and sites. Thank you for a great day!
Hafiz was super knowledgeable and we had a great day exploring Dubai!! Highly recommend this type of tour to see the city!
Good itinerary and an exceptional guide who was very informative, helpful and courteous. Can't thank him enough.
The only thing that was challenging was that the guide walked fast! We thought he organized the tour thoughtfully, he was pleasant, informative and on top of things like pre purchased boat tickets to avoid lines. And showed us a nice variety of things in Dubai, both new and old.
We had a great experience on this full-day Dubai city tour. The tour was very well organized, and the highlight for us was our extremely knowledgeable guide, who I believe was called Mohamad Ali. He made a real effort to spend one-to-one time with every guest, answering questions and offering helpful suggestions throughout the day. His local knowledge really added value to the experience, and his recommendations were spot on. We especially loved his lunch recommendation, which turned out to be excellent and something we probably wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Overall, this was a fantastic way to see Dubai, and having such a professional and attentive guide made the day even better. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Yousaf was an excellent tour guide who tailored the tour to our time constraints. He went above and beyond by showing us everything he possibly could. Great experience. Would recommend asking for him as your guide.
There was some initial confusion with our original tour guide but our replacement tour guide Ahmed more than made up for this. He was kind and knowledgeable and we were able to see so much of Dubai in a short period of time. We were very happy with this tour! Thank you Ahmed!
Our tour was pleasant enough, however the guide was OK (we just toured Egypt and had the most amazing guides, so our guide yesterday fell a little short). Also, we didn’t go to the Burj Khalifa (I believe the entry fee was included in this tour). I’m not sure why this stop was missed.
Rajesh was a very informative and friendly tour guide, nothing was too much trouble for him. We loved every minute of the tour , Dubai old and new was spectacular, just loving life on holiday which is what its all about.
Had an amazing experience with guide Mr. Rajesh sajan during my Dubai city tour as a solo traveller. I felt very respected and completely safe throughout the journey. Got the chance to explore Dubai’s hidden gems like Marina skylines, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel, the iconic 7-star Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, an Abra boat ride, and the King’s Palace in a very short time. Highly recommended.
The tour was very well-organized, covering Old Dubai and the breathtaking sights of New Dubai. Rajesh was extremely informative, kind, and made the whole journey memorable. Definitely recommending him to others.
I had a fantastic day with Shehzad on a private day tour of Dubai. Shezhad was super knowledgeable, sharing information with me about Dubai, its history and its people. He first brought me to Burj Khailfa, allowing me to get in the line before the crowds built up later in the day. Then we zipped all over town, seeing many of the city's major sights. He was a personable and friendly driver. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and comfortable traveling with Shehzad. I would highly recommend this tour and Shehzad if you have a day to spend in Dubai.
The guide provided a good comprehensive insight into the history of Dubai (which we were interested in therefore he tailored the tour to focus on that) plus key sights. There was much to observe but we felt our objectives were fully met.
Fantastic tour! Rajesh was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and was very nice. I highly recommend this tour. It gives nice highlights of both new and old Dubai.
Our tour guide, Zaka Qasim, was absolutely wonderful! He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient throughout the entire tour. We never felt rushed—he let us take our time capturing photos while still keeping us on schedule and getting us to each site quickly and safely. Zaka shared so much interesting information about each location, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. He was also very personable and made everyone feel comfortable. Highly recommend him if you want a fun, safe, and informative tour experience
My guide, Altaf, was the epidemy of professionalism and entertainment. He authentically wanted me to enjoy the experience and consistently delivered on aspect of the tour. So worth it. Thank you, Altaf.
perfect city tour we did with Ahmed Shabbir! He took us to all the Dubai tourist spot. He made sure we we were well taken care of, courteous and oh so kind! We learned so much information about Dubai and he was so patient in answering all our questions . We highly recommend Ahmed to be your guide whenever you are in Dubai! Thank you Ahmed! From all of us.
The hole trips takes some time because of the Dubai traffic, but with a driver who has a lot of knowledge then it will be interesting. A lot about the history of the UAE and the transition from a poor country to a high-quality and high tech country. The royal family has done a Great job here. I will recomend this trip, but buy tickets in advance to Burj Khalifa and also Burj Al Arab if yut want to have a close look and a wonderful view over the City.
Main idea was that driver comes with a plan and knowledge. Subhan, the driver, was on time and have offered his suggestions to us. Our ideas were fully accepted, despite some inconvenience to Subhan himself. Overall impression of the city we got was as full as possible for such a short time. Bottom line: my highest recommendations. For short time we had this trip and especially this provider are excellent choice.
I chose a city tour plus going to the top of the tallest building in the world. I had a long layover. I needed to be picked up and dropped off at specific times. Everything was accomplished by a very knowledgeable driver.
If you only have limited time in Dubai, this is a great way to get a taste of the major tourist attractions in a day. We spent 8 hours with our driver/guide Rajesh yesterday and really enjoyed it. We walked around the gold and spice souks, had a brief boat cruise on the Dubai Creek, had photo opportunities in front of the Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, and the Dubai Marina. After lunch (not included) we went inside the Blue Mosque which is a stunning building, and then to the Dubai Mall to take photos around the fountain area and to see the aquarium and Burj Khalifa. Rajesh was kind enough to take many of our photos so that both myself and my husband could be in our photos. We saw many architecturally amazing buildings and learned a lot from Rajesh about life in Dubai. Our thanks to Rajesh for ensuring we saw as much as we could, and for being a very safe driver. The vehicle we travelled around in all day was modern, clean, spacious and air-conditioned.
My private tour guide Ali did an exceptional job today. From the agenda for the day…what sites to hit first due to the passing time of day, taking into account Dubaiʻs daily traffic, and taking known alternate routes to beat some of the stop-and-go traffic. We covered every site as listed on the Viator app and I was happily exhausted at tourʻs end. For someone whom has made Dubai his permanent home for three years now, Ali is quite knowledgeable about Dubai. I also admire those who speak more than one language and Ali is certainly a shining example. Heʻs worked hard for his tour guide license. I wish him well in his bright future.
In principle anyone, but it is our decision to inform friends to use this service in the future. The guide/driver has made a very deep, and clear explanation on Dubai´s kingdom; history; economy; population; etc. He coordinate in a very good manner all aspects of the tour and our free time space.
What a wonderful tour! We chose this experience because we were leading a small group of students, and had just one day to see all that Dubai has to offer. We definitely made the right choice! It was our last day in Dubai, and though a tour on the last day can be stressful, Rajesh made everything easy for us, by picking us up at our hotel, and arranging a drop-off at directly at the airport with plenty of time to make our evening flight. Even with a group of very tired teenagers, Rajesh was able to captivate everyone during the entire 9 hour day. We were able to see all of the highlights of both new Dubai and old Dubai in one day, traveling in a comfortable and cool van. A highlight was definitely taking the traditional boats to the souk at sunset. A huge plus - and this cannot be overstated - Rajesh is a wonderful photographer! When taking us to a landmark, he knew exactly where to take the best photos, and then took amazing group and individual photos for us all. We left with not only unforgettable memories, but an album of gorgeous pictures. I cannot recommend this tour with Rajesh enough!
I was a bit nervous at first, taking a solo trip to Dubai on my own but my guide Ahmed.S was amazing. I felt very comfortable with him. He showed me around explained a lot of things to me. He even help me take my pictures. Making it very memorable for me. He also bought me a smoothie on my boat ride. He was with me all day. Made sure I see what I wanted to see. After my trip, I was exhausted he took me back to my hotel. I will definitely be coming back to Dubai with family. Hope to have him as my guide next time.
Awesome time today. Hafiz was my guide the whole day and he was awesome. Was patient when I navigated the souks. Took pictures of me by landmarks. I cant say enough good things. This tour was awesome.
We had an absolutely amazing tour with our guide Mr Al Taf. We are travelling with our 2 year old and Mr Al Taf was very accommodating, kind, patient and helpful throughout. We learnt so much from him about the Emirate culture and super interesting history, while visiting landmarks sites around stunning Dubai. This is a must do! We had such a great time and could not recommend this more! Thank you so much!
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